A Pittance of Time on this Veteran’s Day
I’d like to take a moment to thank all of my fellow Veterans. Being a Veteran its kind of weird saying that, however countless numbers have gone before me, and countless numbers will come after me.
I’d encourage everyone to take “A Pittance of Time” to remember their sacrifices.
On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store’s PA asking customers who would still be on the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.
Terry was impressed with the store’s leadership role in adopting the Legion’s “two minutes of silence” initiative. He felt that the store’s contribution of educating the public to the importance of remembering was commendable.
When eleven o’clock arrived on that day, an announcement was again made asking for the “two minutes of silence” to commence. All customers, with the exception of a man who was accompanied by his young child, showed their respect.
Terry’s anger towards the father for trying to engage the store’s clerk in conversation and for setting a bad example for his child was later channeled into a beautiful piece of work called, “A Pittance of Time”. Terry later recorded “A Pittance of Time” and included it on his full-length music CD, “The Power of the Dream”.
Corporal Bernard P. Corpuz, you have not been forgotten.
Thank you to all of those who continue to support those of us that have served, or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.
Columbus Day
I checked the mail three times before realizing it was Columbus Day…
“Last Lecturer” has Passed On
Randy Pausch, a Professor who was made famous after giving his “last lecture” celebrating his life and lessons learned, has passed away at age 47.
Professor Pausch, taught computer science at Carnegie Mellon University, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September of 2006. Approximately a year later he gave a 76 minute speech about living life to the fullest and fulfilling childhood dreams.
In case you haven’t seen the lecture yet, here you go:
If only all professors were this passionate! Prof. Pausch brings some good points to the table, here are a few that stuck with me:
- Have something to bring to the table.
- The “Brick Walls” are there for a reason. They are not there to keep us out, they are there to let us prove how bad we want things. They are there to stop the other people that don’t want things bad enough.
- It is important to know when you are in a pissing match, and to get out of it as soon as possible.
- Let your kids paint their bedroom!
- Focus on other people not on yourself.
- Be Prepared: Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.
I haven’t read it yet, but I would encourage you to consider buying The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow. I just purchased it from Amazon, and will hopefully be able to read it during the next month in between my various trainings.
R.I.P. Professor Pausch. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Hell’s Kitchen Season Three(3) Episode Thirteen (13)
I just got around to watching the latest episode of Hell’s Kitchen. I really enjoy the show when they get rid of all of the morons and get down to the real chefs.
However from watching the earlier episodes I never figured it would come down to the contestant that burned Chef Ramsey two times in one night or the chef that couldn’t memorize the menu. Who would have guessed?
If I had to bet on winner of Season Three of Hell’s Kitchen, I would have to put my money on Petrozza. Although I do think Christina has a chance since she has won all of those challenges and Chef Ramsey has spent more time with her.