Thanksgiving 2009 – Page 6 – Disney Creativity and Innovation Keynote Speaker

Happy Saturday To Everyone

Do you have weekends off? I do not. Never have. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I do have Saturday and Sunday off together. However, it’s nothing I can count on. And I’m okay with that.

Why?

Because I work in Central Florida, and many people here have a job that revolves around the world-class Orlando Destinations – Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Florida beaches.

In fact, our home is next door to Disney. Our Church is next door to Universal Studios. Sea World is not far either. Our Cub Scout Pack is currently camping at Fort Desoto Beach on Florida’s west coast.

Interesting to note though, my wife Cheryl has had weekends off her entire life. We, like many Families, just have to figure it out. And when we do get to have a Saturday off together, we try to balance all the stuff we need to do, with all the stuff we want to do.

The fact that it’s going to be sunny and 82 degrees today should make it easier to decide. Carpe diem.

Lee Cockerell Creating Magic

Lee Cockerell wrote Creating Magic last year. Lee spent a lifetime studying leadership and perfecting leadership. He was also the Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Operations. Lee Cockerell knows leadership. His book is brilliant. But you probably won’t find it in an airport bookstore though. I’ve been searching airport bookstores the world over. Try Amazon, or go directly to Lee’s site.

You Don’t Owe Me Anything

But it would be a nice gesture, if you would consider voting for Ben and Brian.

If you want to help two twenty-something adventurers win a trip to Thailand, click here.

If Ben and Brian win, they will blog about their adventures. Ben is passionate about travel and adventure like few people I’ve seen in my 50 years.

Up front, you will need to register – it’s quick and easy. Ben & Brian are vying for the Pattaya, Thailand trip.

You can vote once each day, and there is only one week left. Ben and Brian are currently trailing, but together, we can fix that. What goes around comes around. Doing good deeds for random strangers may lead to the favor being returned to you someday.

Finally

Finally. I’ve gotten to the fifth of five blogs this morning. Having some challenges revving up the writing engine.

This rarely happens. I knew it would come. Just didn’t know when. It took longer than expected. Good thing, I suppose.

Big questions though:

“How long will it last”?
“When will it return”?

No worries however. Just gonna plow through it and try not to worry about it. It’s a natural part of the “writer’s cycle” – sort of like the seasons on Earth. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

Each season has a purpose. Each one ends and another begins. It’s natural. It’s okay. Carpe diem everyone.

How Cold Is It?

Weather.com says the current Anchorage, Alaska temp is (4AM) 19 degrees, but the official “feels like” temp is 12 degrees.

Hope your day is full of warmth, no matter the outside temperature. Carpe diem.