Dale’s Blog
The “A-Haah!” Moment
Call them whatever you like: "the lights come on," the "slap-the-forehead" moment, the "duh" moment when something suddenly becomes clear. Some may use the word "epiphany", but those moments almost always represent a "turning point" in the life of the individual....
What is a “Significant Other?”
It’s a common term in our culture, usually referring to someone with whom we are involved but not married to. It’s sort of a politically correct “catch-all” term when we don’t know what else to call someone. But what is it really? If we break it down, “other” is...
Do a Good Turn Daily
I came from a "scouting family." My father and two older brothers were all Eagle Scouts. ln addition, my father was a professional Boy Scout Executive. The decision to go into scouting was made for me at an early age. I don't recall that I was ever given a choice in...
Why Does a Golfer Need a Caddy?
Having recently watched the Masters Tournament it always strikes me as interesting that the one person closest to those "master golfers is their caddy. Why? Couldn't anyone of reasonable size carry the bag of clubs? Why does a caddy deserve even a small percentage of...
“George” Was My Favorite
Just like "George" on "Seinfeld", l used to be a hand-model. Truly... l was...and it's just as weird as they portrayed it to be. People complimented me on how photogenic my hands were and I was paid hundreds of dollars to pose with everything from expensive pens to...