World Wanting Peacetag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1150772007-10-14T22:18:37-05:00Everyone wants Peace.
Today's a good day to start.TypePadClean Watertag:typepad.com,2003:post-402155882007-10-14T22:18:37-05:002007-10-14T22:18:37-05:00Clean water - or the lack of it - poses "a major threat to human health. Diarrhoeal disease alone amounts to an estimated 4.1 % of the total global burden of disease and is responsible for the deaths of 1.8 million people every year," according to the World Health Organization (WHO).drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/10/clean-water.htmlJudged for life at 18tag:typepad.com,2003:post-394674962007-09-27T11:33:52-05:002007-09-27T11:33:52-05:00Clips on Youtube.com portraying the incident have been viewed more than 19,000,000 times. Tons of additional cruel clips have cropped up ridiculing her. Even Subway (the sandwich place) created a commercial that took a cheap shot.So I was tickled to see an interview with her on The Today Show also on YouTube where her situation was handled fairly and with compassion.drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/09/judged-for-life.htmlFind your voicetag:typepad.com,2003:post-385639252007-09-06T12:54:27-05:002007-09-06T12:54:27-05:00ut this little guy is everyman, hiding in little job because he doesn't have great confidence in himself. He's the chubby guy in the lunchroom who sat by himself avoiding social interaction. He's the one who doesn't say much or smile much because he's got bad teeth.
And inside him, lay a spirit - his voice - that couldn't be contained.
We've all got that spirit. All we have to do is find our voice.drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/09/find-your-voice.htmlA Dog Lover's Prayer For Michael Vick...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-367556982007-07-21T14:57:25-05:002007-07-21T14:57:25-05:00Ninty-year old Sen. Robert Byrd stood on the senate floor shaking with anger, screaming an outrage felt by many Americans, as he choked with emotion, "Barbaric...Barbaric...Barbaric..."
Vick
Michael Vick, the celebrated Atlanta Falcon Quarterback and multi-millionaire sports celebrity, had been indicted for being involved in dogfighting.
Byrd's words about the incident were appropriate..."Barbaric..."drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/07/a-dog-lovers-pr.htmlCelebrate father's daytag:typepad.com,2003:post-354512002007-06-17T17:58:18-05:002007-06-17T17:58:18-05:00Love your kids enough to let them make their own mistakes and be there when they need your help.drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/06/celebrate_fathe.htmlWhat's Your Greatest Productivity Secret?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-343111442007-05-21T10:57:46-05:002007-05-21T10:57:46-05:00I get a note from another friend, Roger Carr at the Everyday Giving Blog, who has tagged me in an ongoing blog project to "Describe my single most effective productivity tactic..."drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/05/whats_your_grea.htmlPhoebe and The Snake...a Story of Winningtag:typepad.com,2003:post-342410322007-05-19T12:41:11-05:002007-05-19T12:41:11-05:00Charlsa came running into the kitchen, screaming, "David, it's a snake. Oh, David, it's a snake..."
We live in the woods. Snakes are not uncommon. Seldom is it more than a shock, and seldom does it cause us to get a little hysterical. Basically, we've learned to live together: Don't bother me, I won't bother you.
But this snake had brought a small tragedy into our lives.
drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/05/phoebe_and_the_.htmlYou can't have everything...or can you?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-329064462007-04-14T16:36:13-05:002007-04-14T16:36:13-05:00It's funny (strange, not ha-ha) how the messages of innocence and hope disappear as we grow older. By the time we have children, businesses, and...responsibilities (don't you hate that word!), we're fully aware that we can't have everything.
Everybody says so. Sound wisdom tells us that we must be cautious, frugal and somber in our choices. Responsible...Having it all seems like such a selfish aspiration. But the willingness to entertain the idea that you can have it all is a gift that I hope I can give to my kids and anyone else who will listen. Now, that I've learned it, I'll take it to the grave with me.drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/04/you_cant_have_e.htmlGoodbye my old friendtag:typepad.com,2003:post-315089322007-03-11T15:01:41-05:002007-03-11T15:01:41-05:00Being in the hospital room with Tommy and his wife yesterday was like being in parade. A constant stream of people -- family and friends -- paused by his bedside to hold his hand and look into his eyes. They all longed for some miracle to keep this wonderful man alive awhile longer in a world that needs him so badly.drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/03/goodbye_my_old_.htmlHollow treetag:typepad.com,2003:post-153097522007-01-20T12:35:22-06:002007-01-20T12:35:22-06:00Knowing what's important and ensuring that what's important is prioritized is the key. Last week, I wrote about how starting a forest fire was helping me put first things first.
Keeping that core healthy and strong is an absolute first thing that must come first. And it's not just physical.
Staying strong mentally and spiritually is just as important. And it all works together to make me a better husband, businessman, and human being.drperdewhttp://maximize.typepad.com/maximize_news/2007/01/hollow_tree.html