Sunday, July 06, 2025

Picture of the Day - UPS CEO Challenge Coin

My goal this month is to take a daily picture of something that makes me smile. 

This was the letter and Challenge coin I received from the UPS CEO in recognition of my community service in 2023.  I was nominated by one of my Clark UPS partners, Tyrone Kit Del Rosario. I am very appreciative of him taking the time to nominate me for this recognition.  That year, I dedicated a total of 295 hours to supporting UFAF, the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life/Strides, and United Way.

Spring Cleaning

I'm not a fan of spring cleaning.
Let's be honest, I'm not into summer, fall, or winter cleaning either.

#joke #short

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Saturday, July 05, 2025

Picture of the Day - Be the Bridge

My goal this month is to take a daily picture of something that makes me smile. 

This picture was suggested to me by a person I had to let go at UPS after they left. He indicated that this reminded him of me in the actions I took to develop the team. Additionally, I have the nickname "Bridge." I never shied away from Challenging situations, and people were recognized for work done and held accountable when they did not live up to our team efforts. My Daughter always says I tend to explain everything all the time, but I don't assume people know what I know, as I believe in the Old military mantra of not assuming.  It only makes an Ass out of you and me.

Friday, July 04, 2025

Picture of the Day - Tracheotomy

My goal this month is to take a daily picture of something that makes me smile. 

This picture is art created by my daughter, which I call 'Tracheotomy' (not something she calls it). I have had this on my office wall when I worked at UPS, and now in my Man Cave. It's my favorite piece that she has done—one of the first pieces where she used her face as the central figure.  She is an Amazing artist and has won several awards over the years

Book Review - Be Water My Friend

Several months ago, a fellow martial artist recommended a book, which I bought and had on my desk to read, titled "Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee" by the Author and his Daughter, Shannon Lee. You don't have to be a Martial Artist to appreciate and get value from this book.

This was a very insightful reading. I love how she wove his teachings into various stories and real-life examples. I also appreciated how she incorporated his philosophy into self-care, extending beyond just martial arts. I was so impressed that I went out and bought the box set of Bruce's Movies to see what she was referring to. I have seen these movies a lot over the years, but it was good to see them from a different perspective.  

Many people only think of Bruce Lee as an action star, but he was also a deep thinker and quick to embrace people as friends, regardless of Race, color, or other differences. He truly lived his life to the fullest.  

In her book, I felt the most fantastic example of Bruce's impact on human existence was the statue they erected in Bosnia after their civil war. He had no cultural ties to Bosnia, but the leaders said, "One thing we all have in common is Bruce Lee."  Shannon indicated that "He was seen as a symbol of someone who bridged cultures and brought people together and made them feel uplifted."

After reading this book, I came away with the impression that Shannon has learned a lot more about her dad than most people generally know about their parents. Granted, her dad was very special and documented a lot, along with her mother maintaining his legacy, but that doesn't mean that we can't also be special. What legacy will you leave your kids, family, and Friends?