tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.comments2023-05-02T09:40:23.089-04:00Spinning Straw Into GoldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-3491843251124543732013-08-13T14:06:57.857-04:002013-08-13T14:06:57.857-04:00You are one of the rare few who really know what w...You are one of the rare few who really know what wisdom is about, especially in planning for future success. I am so glad we discovered each other on Twitter. I continue to enjoy your Google posts. Thank so much for appreciating my thoughts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-89915576885413509882013-08-13T14:01:22.430-04:002013-08-13T14:01:22.430-04:00This is great, Marjorie! I wish more people would ...This is great, Marjorie! I wish more people would take both responsibility and accountability for their own futures! Too often, we have an external locus of control (http://www.hullfinancialplanning.com/monkey-brain-gets-hit-by-a-plague-of-locusts/), which cause us to think that there's some "system" out there, and that "the man" will prevent us from succeeding.<br /><br />I may have been lucky to get to the position I'm in, but I had to expose myself multiple times to the possibility of good luck before it arrived.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540350128531076792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-31137903587066972702013-07-08T17:16:34.791-04:002013-07-08T17:16:34.791-04:00I had you in mind.I had you in mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-17260645871408903972013-07-08T13:58:48.124-04:002013-07-08T13:58:48.124-04:00Love all this information because we will be comin...Love all this information because we will be coming for a whirlwind weekend in October =)Murtonkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485655978462370944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-65591942595569578012013-06-20T08:58:40.263-04:002013-06-20T08:58:40.263-04:00Ooh! If you like French press coffee, you should g...Ooh! If you like French press coffee, you should get an Aeropress from Aerobie. It's a quick and easy one cup French Press maker. We even take it traveling on vacations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540350128531076792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-33293445148781295582013-06-18T15:34:21.508-04:002013-06-18T15:34:21.508-04:00Ellen you got my main point, which is that the mar...Ellen you got my main point, which is that the marketing is so good it overrides the product lure, which I find amazing. Toni, you are so sweet to comment even if to say no to coffee. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-79424821505118016972013-06-18T12:26:52.780-04:002013-06-18T12:26:52.780-04:00I can't relate; don't drink coffee!
from ...I can't relate; don't drink coffee!<br /><br />from Toni MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-31663203026120696482013-06-18T07:26:23.219-04:002013-06-18T07:26:23.219-04:00I don't like coffee, but I get a gift card eac...I don't like coffee, but I get a gift card each Christmas from my boss. Up until this year it was for Starbucks. I use it for Peppermint hot chocolate, and am pleasantly surprised at how long it lasts. This year I received a Caribu Coffee card. Hmm... Maybe he should have noticed that the closest one to me was in Pennsylvania. Oh well. That's what happens when your boss is in another state. Anyway, the power of marketing correctly is amazing. Starbucks and Apple have it down to a science. It's surprising that more companies don't. Is not enough to have a good product or service, you have to get people to like it on a "gut" level. All it takes to decide not to buy it is "It doesn't feel right." Marketing is extremely interesting, and something that I've been researching lately. <br />Ellen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17987249653215628702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-65207421285822086772013-06-17T11:17:23.805-04:002013-06-17T11:17:23.805-04:00Thank you Leah. I am really not aware of this eco ...Thank you Leah. I am really not aware of this eco cup thing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-58670952583447133702013-06-17T11:16:50.740-04:002013-06-17T11:16:50.740-04:00I also discovered Starbucks will make you your own...I also discovered Starbucks will make you your own French press of whatever roast you desire (if they have it) and for only $3.50. So now I never need a refill because I can't drink the 3-4 cups worth in the press. I favor now the Sumatran and other Indonesian more earthy-toned roasts. I discovered this after reading about how Howard (Shultz) orders, and asked how he gets his favorites if they aren't on the board that day. I was told, "Oh you can always order what you want if you have the time to wait for a French press. Awesome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-63765779591254737802013-06-17T11:09:38.934-04:002013-06-17T11:09:38.934-04:00I've found myself coveting the Starbucks eco-f...I've found myself coveting the Starbucks eco-friendly cup just so I can save a few cents on my very infrequent visits. The only thing that has stopped me from being sucked into that marketing gimmick is because I KNOW I'll never have the cup in my car when I need it, but that doesn't keep me from toying with buying it. Every. Single. Time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902975008228008099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-22319908825947193312013-06-16T20:28:37.032-04:002013-06-16T20:28:37.032-04:00Thanks so much Jason. To prove the power of Starbu...Thanks so much Jason. To prove the power of Starbucks marketing, I DO have the Panera card, totally enjoy their freebies, but still forgot to mention it. Unreal. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-63380940077987978252013-06-16T19:41:08.296-04:002013-06-16T19:41:08.296-04:00I cannot tell you how many times we've gone to...I cannot tell you how many times we've gone to Starbucks (though we prefer Panera coffee as well) simply because of the rewards card. We wouldn't have the rewards card except that people get us Starbucks gift cards instead of Panera gift cards.<br /><br />However, in Panera's defense, they have a rewards club too, and I can't tell you how many times I've been offered a free drink or pastry, and I'm admittedly an infrequent shopper. Make sure you sign up for their card. It's tied to your phone number.<br /><br />Finally, try Lavazza coffee when you get a chance. You can buy it in bulk on Amazon. We prefer it to all of the ground coffees, even Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540350128531076792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-6144487554076110762013-05-20T15:18:50.226-04:002013-05-20T15:18:50.226-04:00You are my new best friends. Oh wait. You were alr...You are my new best friends. Oh wait. You were already one of my very best friends. :))<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-87912832510807492982013-05-20T15:08:31.519-04:002013-05-20T15:08:31.519-04:00I'm signing up so that should help me stay cur...I'm signing up so that should help me stay current on your posts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902975008228008099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-36882097722853655672013-05-20T15:04:28.419-04:002013-05-20T15:04:28.419-04:00Thanks so much Leah, Aaron, Toni.Thanks so much Leah, Aaron, Toni.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-18208372166886299062013-05-20T15:01:17.846-04:002013-05-20T15:01:17.846-04:00I appreciate that even in stressful situations you...I appreciate that even in stressful situations you are able to put your focus on other people. I think it's a gift, or maybe it's a skill . . . Perhaps a little of both.:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04902975008228008099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-75051349141570711742013-05-20T14:39:13.105-04:002013-05-20T14:39:13.105-04:00Ahhh, Marjorie! You are sooooo good to talk with ...Ahhh, Marjorie! You are sooooo good to talk with strangers during the long waits and interminable flights! The people you met help to make life worth living!<br /><br />Fabulous article! Thanks!<br /><br />Aaron Ashcraft<br />BarcelonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-48862802088108762762013-05-20T14:30:08.533-04:002013-05-20T14:30:08.533-04:00I realized too late that I should have chosen ORD ...I realized too late that I should have chosen ORD over Newark on the way there to break up the long flight. For the return, I was kind of imagining sleeping, lol, so thought the red eye was OK.Hmm. I did get a couple of hours. Went straight to my Bible study from the airport on Wednesday morning. But thanks for the idea Toni.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-52308572950201803062013-05-20T14:27:31.259-04:002013-05-20T14:27:31.259-04:00It's all in the adventure! However, if it is ...It's all in the adventure! However, if it is ever possible, try to fly into Long Beach Airport--it's the greatest little secret around =) And you could probably do a NE to ORD to LB if there had to be a stop......<br /><br />Murtonkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485655978462370944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-78959037255109246922013-05-20T07:45:49.224-04:002013-05-20T07:45:49.224-04:00Marjorie:
Wonderful article about true to life exp...Marjorie:<br />Wonderful article about true to life experiences!<br /><br />I was Nissan USA Director of Fleet/Leasing for a couple of years and came to know Senior Management of all the rental companies. I became personal friends with the owners of Enterprise and found them to be among the smartest business people I have ever known. Enterprise is a family owned company that is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service. They very carefully hire and train talented people for every location. Your experience is the result of this intelligent leadership of the company, leadership for which I have great respect.<br /><br />Thank you for relating your experiences with your readers.<br /><br />Aaron Ashcraft<br />BarcelonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-51945696813449555792013-04-30T14:25:33.721-04:002013-04-30T14:25:33.721-04:00Well YOU MUST visit. And if you need help with the...Well YOU MUST visit. And if you need help with the itinerary, let me know. You will so love fall here. The window for the colors is short though.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-3547312254522002582013-04-30T14:21:23.554-04:002013-04-30T14:21:23.554-04:00Nice and wonderful. I have also used Enterprise w...Nice and wonderful. I have also used Enterprise with good luck all over the place. Andy and I are coming to Boston and Cape Cod in October; we will be seeing and doing hopefully a lot in our short time and can't wait! Murtonkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485655978462370944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-69506096269839075682013-03-07T17:26:16.584-05:002013-03-07T17:26:16.584-05:00Toni, Aaron, Thanks so much for understanding the ...Toni, Aaron, Thanks so much for understanding the pith of the pain. I feel less silly about it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370518994926764708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762805374708307306.post-48230068587807140742013-03-07T16:20:26.225-05:002013-03-07T16:20:26.225-05:00Marjorie:
I am so sorry, especially about the b...Marjorie: <br /><br />I am so sorry, especially about the bracelet which for you was an anchor to your bio mom. I know you will think about it for a long time, when reach your hand over to touch it, the habit of so many years. Many have been adopted and were never lucky enough to have such a treasure; many have been unable to determine who was their real mom or dad, never had closure. I hope time will be kind to you; at least you have your memories.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Aaron Ashcraft<br />BarcelonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com