Emptying My Head

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

I Read It On The Bathroom Wall

When I attend a meeting at the school district headquarters, I learn a great deal. Much of what I learn is information learned in the bathroom, believe it or not.
In each stall, there is a posting of useful, work-related tips to read while, you got it, you are using the restroom. These are entitled "Potty PD Tips", which I presume means "Potty Personal Development Tips." The topics are things like "the art of asking good questions", "how to run an efficient meeting," etc.
I think it is an interesting way to use otherwise unproductive work time. I don't know if they thought of it themselves or got the idea elsewhere.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Woes of an Art Collector

"An art collector is someone who buys artwork he cannot afford for a place he doesn't have" --- if only that were the worst problem to have. No wallspace for art that inspires and creates reflection or smiles. If life were just that simple...