Monthly Archives: December 2013

How long ago was it that I first heard the phrase “spin doctor”? It’s been around for a while but it was Tony Blair who made it commonplace as far as I am concerned. Over here (the Netherlands) it is … Continue reading →

It’s a nice moment; after trying so hard to close a deal, it finally came through. The details I will share with my kids, not here. But it happened. And these last months have caused me a lot of anxiety … Continue reading →

The Queen (of England) stole my Christmas message! For some days I have been writing about the need for reflection at Christmas – to make the most of the peace and quiet to look at who you are and what … Continue reading →

Tomorrow (21 December) is the Winter Solstice which means the shortest day of the year; it also means that the days which follow will be progressively longer. Yes, it is a turning point alright! Each year when we pass this … Continue reading →

Well done Dick! This is blog number 400… I can’t stop patting myself on my shoulder. Maybe I deserve a small treat? No, that comes with number 500. So why are numbers so important anyway? The numbers for your salary … Continue reading →

Just 10 more days and it will be Christmas. For 2 weeks I have been thinking about this and whether (or not) I should buy a Christmas tree. Last year I did not. With the move to my new place … Continue reading →

The sheer genius of Arlo Guthrie has inspired me for more than 40 years. I like to remember how he was and what must have inspired him. One of his greatest contributions to music and politics was way back in … Continue reading →

A very good friend commented on my last blog with this: “a very creative and successful entrepreneur, but not a very good manager” and I can only agree. A company goes through several phases. First there is the pioneer phase … Continue reading →

It’s something I often talk about with my kids; the company (Specs) I founded and the people responsible for its eventual bankruptcy. For a long time I have pondered whether I would write about this in my blog. It was … Continue reading →

For just more than 2 weeks Christy has been back in my apartment; she moves in at her new apartment today. She is probably the moving expert of the family if I count over the last 3 years. And as … Continue reading →