When I was growing up in Phoenix, most people had Bermuda grass lawns. Anywhere else, Bermuda grass would be considered a weed, and we’d fight to get rid of it. It takes very little water and grows in just about any type of soil. That makes it an ideal groundcover for the intense summer heat. […]
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How To Steal $80,000
Several years ago, I did some consulting for a large metropolitan gas utility. We were talking about how tiny, little choices lead to huge results. It didn’t take long for this group to get the concept, because they had just gone through a real-life example in their own company. Once upon a time, there was […]
There’s a Reason They’re Called “Vows”
Outdoor weddings are risky. When the date is reserved months ahead of time, there’s no guarantee what the weather will be like. So much could go wrong. But the ceremony is planned anyway, hoping for the best. Last Sunday, we attended one of those weddings where everything went right. The garden setting was framed by […]