Posted by zengerfolkman on February 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment
For many of my formative years, I spent a great deal of time singing in choirs. Everything from church choirs to school choirs and even the occasional community ensemble. In fact, I don’t remember a time in my life when I haven’t been singing in a choir—it’s one of the things that really defines me. … Continue reading →
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Posted by zengerfolkman on February 17, 2010 · 1 Comment
In his typical upside-down thinking, the popular cartoon character Homer Simpson once observed, “I think Smithers picked me because of my motivational skills. Everyone says they have to work a lot harder when I’m around.” I don’t think Homer quite gets it. He is confusing obligation with inspiration. When Homer is “on the job,” his … Continue reading →
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