Accounting for who we are
Most of my friends, thinking of Spring, visualize yellow daffodils, tulips of many colors, and red, white, or pink azaleas. The few pessimists focus on the April showers forgetting to account for the May flowers held on layaway. I envision balance sheets, and the income and expense statements...Read full story »
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Open to Buy
Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to revisit the concept of “open-to-buy” – a methodology used to determine how much inventory a retailer should buy. Coincidentally, a young friend preparing for college graduation asked me for financial management tips he might employ...Read full story »
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Viewing Labor through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching
Labor Day traditionally marks the end of summer – and thank goodness the day itself iss actually one of rest, not labor. Rightfully so, we celebrate the efforts of those who work in our communities, in industries from auto manufacturing to hospitality, banking to retail, technology to c...Read full story »
Thursday, September 01, 2016
From the heart - making the journey of charity
The phones ring off the hook at this time of year. Families, organizations and employee groups want to make Christmas a perfect day for a deserving family. One can’t help but be thankful for all the offers. Working in the charity “business” also causes one to pa...Read full story »
Monday, November 25, 2013
Footprints and the Stewardship of Creation
Listen closely to television news, home and garden, DIY, and crime shows – and ads for technical equipment and garbage bags. Pay attention at work and home. You may be surprised by how often the word “footprint” is used. A contractor talks about the footprint of...Read full story »
Monday, October 07, 2013
To your health
“This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home….” I would bet most readers would be able to complete the rhyme. It’s this rhyme that comes to mind in recent months as the advertising and education regarding the workings of the health-care...Read full story »
Monday, September 16, 2013
It's off to work we go
One of my favorite scenes from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” has the dwarfs heading off to work: lanterns, picks and axes in hand. Dopey – who is not really so dumb – is climbing back in the window so he can catch a second goodbye kiss from Snow White. I often sing ̶...Read full story »
Monday, August 26, 2013
Let me count the ways
Creative lovers know flowers and candy are not the only ways to show one cares. Wise consumers know that the greatest value in a product or service may not be in the original intent of the designer. (Ladies will remember Avon’s Skin-So-Soft and how it gained greater fame as...Read full story »
Monday, June 24, 2013
Talk ain't cheap
Golf is a game of etiquette, with strictly adhered-to rules, monitored on the honor system. Silence is a critical element of the game's enjoyment. It allows for focus as well as escape from daily routine. Thus, I found myself on a recent vacation examining the clubs in my bag, evaluat...Read full story »
Monday, April 22, 2013
It's important to consider a complete package of giving
Time, talent and treasure. The three t's of charity. They are included in sermons and bulletin notices during the period of pledging funds and committing to participation in church activities. While it's tempting to automatically continue our past giving, God calls us to examine our giving each tim...Read full story »
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
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