Archive for October, 2007

Re-reading a great book!

I haven’t re-read too many books. The HitchHiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is an exception… and, other than that, I can’t think of too many. Right now, I’m re-reading Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife. It was a fantastic read the first time through… almost life-changing. Recommended to me by a really good friend, I’ve […]

Another quote…

Ben Franklin said, “In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.”

Gandhi’s “Seven Blunders.”

Gandhi’s thoughts on the seven most perilous mistakes threatening society 50 years ago are as relevant today as they were then…  Just came across these in the office of a professor on campus.  I think I’d seen them before, but I’m glad I “re-discovered” them. Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Knowledge without character Commerce […]

Fringe Benefits…

Well, I haven’t posted much lately… haven’t had time!! I love my new job so far. It’s awesome. Non-stop walking around campus and great interaction with people. Two things I love. And it reminds me daily of why I love BGSU… Three things… Eye contact, smiles, and “Hello.” You don’t get that everywhere. But on […]