Category Archives: Current Events

Married to the Job

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Robert Franklin

I had the privilege of working for United Parcel Service while in college.  I enjoyed the work immensely and found myself promoted to the bottom rung of the management ladder.  I was introduced to the inner workings of the company; … Continue reading →

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Give Me a Break!

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Robert Franklin

June is arrived and talk of vacation is as heavy as the hot and humid air outside.  One of the phenomena I have witnessed is that often a “vacation” after a vacation is necessary.  For most people vacation is going and … Continue reading →

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Thankful to Suffer and Die

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Robert Franklin

If I knew I would soon die I would have many regrets, but would be thankful for the knowledge and make the best of the moments yet to come. If I knew I would soon suffer and then die, I … Continue reading →

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The Iron Imbecile

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=iron+man&iid=8764690″ src=”4/b/2/4/Iron_Man_2_f15c.jpg?adImageId=12859394&imageId=8764690″ width=”380″ height=”301″ /]I took my teenagers out to the movies last night. We all assumed Iron Man may be worth the price of the ticket. We were wrong. While my young ones did not have quite … Continue reading →

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Wassuuuuuuup!

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=yes&iid=239328″ src=”0235/30d9280e-1520-494f-92ee-6fae6511a740.jpg?adImageId=12126734&imageId=239328″ width=”380″ height=”253″ /]Groovy! Keen! Awesome! You Bet! Yo! Wassuuup! Yes! All commonly used interjections or greetings over the past several decades.  My least favorite was the three year Budweiser “Wassup” campaign.  To those who blissfully don’t … Continue reading →

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A Box Full

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Robert Franklin

[picapp align=”center” wrap=”false” link=”term=full+box&iid=269263″ src=”0265/74554cf8-9dc7-4a9f-9026-fad09f9746b5.jpg?adImageId=11669056&imageId=269263″ width=”380″ height=”253″ /]I often wonder at the enormity of change in our culture.  As a child, the phrase, “Your box is full” meant simply that a box (cardboard or otherwise) belonging to me, was full.  Currently … Continue reading →

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