A message to wait staff everywhere: when a customer asks for help with a meal order, be decisive.Recently, I strolled into a new Indian restaurant in Phoenix. The food was strong, the service was attentive and the experience was enjoyable...sans a two minute stretch in which the woman serving my table struggled to make a recommendation. She didn't want to be on the … [Read more...]
Turn the Page
Empty and dark, the weight room in the desert, rational thoughts and emotions collide I've been here before. Thought bubble pops, cursive emerges even though I don't know the alphabet "You fucked that conversation up, you lost all your cool." Your plan is out the window once you get punched in the face. Broken treadmill sounds are a crazy violation of my space. As fast as … [Read more...]
Pursuing Dreams – Aric Haut [Guest Post]
You know I don't plug restaurants around here. I will, however, plug friends and illuminate the relentless and inspirational work they're doing. We don't have rules or guidelines. That's the spirit of our blog. We're perpetually fascinated by learning about people and their stories, told in their own words. Aric, you've got the floor. Life-changing experiences don’t always … [Read more...]
Savoring the Moment
Sweet tooth? We can get candy flavors from our black coffee. We just have to be willing to slow down.I don't eat caramel anymore, but I still love the taste. Yesterday, I waltzed into Trader Joe's. It's been a while, but I was grabbing a bottle of Monkey Shoulder for a friend (TJ's carries my favorite basic scotch, among other things). I browsed the coffee selection and … [Read more...]
Speak Up
If you have strong opinions and share them unapologetically, you should expect to be disliked by a large percentage of the population.Being a leader typically means taking a stand on a position, even in the face of opposition. The best leaders are unquestionably empathetic individuals, ones who seek collaboration and work as a team. At the end of the day, however, they … [Read more...]