Celebration Ideas
July will mark 35 years I have been with my Bride, Trish. Any ideas you might have on how to memorialize this special anniversary. Isn’t she a beauty? Please make your comments in the box below.
C’mon, give me your best ideas.
Time to relax and recreate
Sweetness and I had an opportunity to rest, relax, and visit with our very dear friends Aunt Brenda and Uncle Bill LeBlanc as we journeyed through New York where we stayed at the Seward Inn and then ventured off to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada where we stayed for another two days at the grand Victorian Inn. Both of which were wonderful bed and breakfasts. We had the opportunity to visit with one of my former clients and friends Dr. Catherine Vetrano and her husband Frank Battle for the Planet of the Apes film . After this R&R I am reminded that probably the best friend that we neglect is ourselves. What I mean by that is I believe it is really important for us to take care of ourselves through relaxation, introspection, laughter, and enjoying our friends and family.
Dr. Ron and his Trikke
Yesterday I had the opportunity to demonstrate my Trikke to a gentleman who saw an ad on TV and was fascinated with this machine. The Trikke is a three-wheeled cambering vehicle that is human powered. This machine utilizes Trikke Tech’s patented 3CV technology to allow a rider to propel forward without ever touching the ground. And the workout is amazing. Your heart rate will accelerate before you know it. The elegantly simple construction provides a stable 3-point platform that leans into the turn with the rider (that’s me below) while all three wheels remain in contact with the ground. A rider may reach speeds of up to 18 mph on flat ground (I’ve never got going that fast), ride 50 miles in one day, and climb the steepest of hills (with practice!). It’s great fun.
Celebrating my Wife
Sweetness, as I call her, is my wife Trish of soon-to-be 35 years, and I had a wonderful weekend together. We had the opportunity to have my “favorite youngest daughter” Brianne with us for a full day to honor her mom. Dinner at the Chop House in Cleveland followed by lots of laughs, a nice nap, and the two of them working on a new cancer blanket made the day seem very special. From a Mother’s perspective, what kinds of things make your Mother’s Day unique and valuable?
Personal Health & Weight Loss
For over 20 years I have been walking 3 miles nearly every day. Often with 4 pound weights in hand. Now that I’m in my 60’s I have learned that adding strength training to my aerobic exercise is very important. As such, I have recently began a 3-day a week 30 minute nautalus-type add-on routine to my walking. Now I have been doing this for only 3 weeks and yet am getting “antsy” in looking for some weight loss signs. Who out there reading my Blog has any insights they want to share with me to help me remove my “chub” from my stomach? While I don’t want to go overboard, I do want to take off about 15 pounds to get me to my “romance” weight. With a little more work, my Sweetness (wife Trish) will find me irresistable. I welcome your comments in the box below.
Dental Practice Management and the Biltmore Home
Trish and I had a wonderful time visiting the Biltmore Home in Ashville, North Carolina. Imagine this: it has four acres of floor space; 250 rooms; 33 family and guest rooms; 43 bathrooms; 65 fireplaces; three kitchens; and an indoor swimming pool…and it took 1,000 workers, laboring 10-hour work days, 6-days a week for 6 years to complete. When the then, 33-year old George Vanderbuilt moved into the home, it was Christmas eve 1895! Extraordinary wealth. What made the visit to the mansion so amazing were the tour guides and every one of the current employees of the Biltmore Home that we came into contact. Never a frown–always a smile; never a “I can’t do that”, rather, let me help you; never an uninterested demure–instead a warm greeting and a desire to make our stay extraordinary. How does this relate to our dental practices? Why not examine the way all the members, including the doctor, of your team are greeting your patients; welcoming them to your home; offering warmth and a helpful hand? What can we do in our businesses to create the Biltomre Home experience? One of “awe” and “thank you” for visiting us. Perhaps a visit to this residence or a review of their website could create some interesting talking points at your next team meeting?
America's Largest Privately Owned Home
Father-Daughter Advise
Bri & Dad
I was invited by my “favorite youngest daughter” Brianne to go with her in January 2010 on a smooth jazz cruise vacation headed up by Dave Koz and friends. I thought you might enjoy the link. Here is where I need your insights and suggestions: since this is a special father daughter time, most young kids would never think to ask their parents to do something fun like this, I would like to find a way to chronicle or record this experience. I would like to chronicle this from the time she’s asked me through all of the preparation; our conversations about what to do; as well as our actual time on the cruise. What I want from you are your thoughts and ideas on how you might do that if it were you going on this cruise with your daughter. At the end of this entire process, I would like to be able to present this is a gift to my daughter as a way to let her know how much I love spending my time with her. Please take the time and give me your suggestions for making this special.
Growing as a Presenter
After being away for over 5 years from my local Toastmasters club, I have re-enrolled and have chosen to become active once again. What is amazing to me is how quickly our communication and speaking skills can deteriorate in such a short period of time. Toastmasters is a remarkable organization to train us in how to communicate quickly on our feet and to assume stronger leadership roles. This week I recently gave my first speech out of 10 in my advanced speakers manual and it was very surprising on how “jittery”:lol: I felt just before my presentation. However like so many things in life, the best way to get through your fear is to tackle it head-on. My presentation went very well and I was rewarded with best presenter of the day. I’d love to hear your experiences with Toastmasters.