Leveraging Your Strengths
February 21st, 2008
Unfortunately, I am easily bored. My mind wandered during a meeting at work today as we were talking about leveraging your strengths. So I started drawing on my notepad.

What I’ve Learned: The Wisdom of Children
December 21st, 2007
When you’re confused, sit down and think it through.
Ignore people who put you down.
Never, ever, ever give up on yourself.
Andrea Gwyn, 12
If nothing is in the refrigerator, don’t eat dog food.
Never cheat because it’s not worth it.
Samantha Jean Fritz, 9
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The Island Engineer
December 20th, 2007
An engineer took a cruise to the Caribbean. It was wonderful; the experience of his life. But, alas, a hurricane came up unexpectedly and the ship went down. He was swept onto the shore of an island. No people, no supplies, nothing.
He explored but found nothing other that some bananas and coconuts. He was desperate and forlorn, but what could he do? For the next four months he ate bananas, drank coconut juice and looked for a ship to come to his rescue.
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What is Love?
December 16th, 2007
In a survey of 4-8 year olds, kids share their views on love. But what do little kids know about love? Read on and be surprised that despite their young and innocent minds, kids already have a simple but deep grasp of that 4-letter word.
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Omazing Grace - Terrible Singer
December 15th, 2007
This was forwarded to me at work. At first, I just thought he would get all the words wrong. Well, I guess that is partially right. You have to feel bad for the guy, trying his best in front of the whole congregation.
How to Destroy a Commercial Jet
December 3rd, 2007
This is why you’re not allowed to play in the cockpit!!
Actual Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Transcripts and pictures of the destruction below:
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The Illegal Dam
December 3rd, 2007
The following is a genuine hoot. This was an actual letter sent to Ryan DeVries from The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, State of Michigan. The letter is standard government babble, but the humorous part is the response given after the letter.
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Motorized BikeE Incident
December 1st, 2007
This owner had motorized his BikeE as an attempt to stay close to much stronger riders on lengthy rides. The motor was sizable and could propel him along at speeds in excess of 30 MPH. All was well and good until… Well. He brought his bike in his dealer with a serious problem. It seems the chain had managed to jam in the sprocket assembly and instead of the wheels turning the bike was shortened in length.
You have to see these photos to believe the story:
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