Learning from Vacation…about Work

The first two weeks of August my family went on a camping road trip from our home in Maine to my brother-in-law’s wedding near San Diego.  It was the first two week vacation I’d  taken in at least five years.  It won’t be that long before I do it again. Here are are a few lessons I learned  (or was reminded of ) while on … Continue reading Learning from Vacation…about Work

Small Kindness

I’m on a trip doing important evaluation business.  Yesterday morning before leaving for what I knew would be a long and also enjoyable day, I left a tip for housekeeping with a note that read: Thank you for making this a more beautiful, peaceful and comfortable place to be. Housekeeping staff have an under appreciated and difficult job.  My sister used to be the front … Continue reading Small Kindness