Quitin TIme

I don't understand why people are trying to get Clinton to quit. Why would you stop a race because you might not win or forfeit the game because you are behind? It seems to me if the leading person cant stick it out to the end, then he shouldn't be running in the big race. The idea that the division is destroying the Democratic party is idiotic. There are huge differences between McCain and both the candidates. If people are liking Obama becuase of his ideas, they are not going to vote for McCain. If they like Hillary for her ideas they are not going to vote for McCain. If they want hte White house, they are not going to vote for McCain. The Obama supporters and Democratic leaders need to shut up. They insult the American public, they insult the Democratic party and they insult both candidates.

Marketing

I am a partner in a small business. As the economy suffers, we are all in competition for the same dollars. Thus, we decide how to best spend our money....Internet, phone book, radio, sponsorships, ect.

One thing we have always done is to try to get out on an individual basis and mingle with people. We hope when they need our services, they will think favorably about us. We are always looking at ways to be out and be known for our services in the community.

However, lately, we have decided to do more. We are collectively taking time out of our work day, and paying our employees to deliver food to the elderly. We are start next week and i am so proud and thrilled to be a part of this. I have an elderly relative that could use this service if it were in her town. We are taking time to take a stand. We are taking time to give back without thought of what we will gain in return. (OK a tax write off, maybe)... but more importantly, we continue to establish that we care. We care about the people who work for us, we care about the people who hire us, we care about the people in our profession that we work with, and we care about people in this community. We care that our employees take time out of their lives to do for others and we hope they are enriched by the experience. We are giving them time out of their work day to volunteer.

I am excited and I hope everyone sees the real gift in giving to someone. Maybe marketing giving will be as trendy as "going green". And people will benefit.

Michael Clayton

I just watched the movie tonight after months of trying. I loved it. Fast paced, intrigue and wonderful performances. I was watching the deleted scenes and the one with his female companion should not have been deleted. It was the clearest piece showing the conflict between his job and his ego. When it was clear he didn't know about the merger after working at the firm for 17 years, he shows off all the dirt he does know by spilling the beans about one of his Fixes.... just to appear more important and in the know to his girl. How basic is that. It makes the confidentiality section at the end of the movie more powerful. It makes Michael more understandable. He got into the situation and he can't get out. He is only valuable if he does what everyone wants but since he is the fixer, he can't be accepted into the club. He is almost an enemy.

As brilliant as George was, T. Swinton, was amazing. She deserved the OSCAR.

Of course it gets you thinking. I am a lawyer and people ask me all the time how do you represent people who don't believe in. I guess the answer, is most of the time, there is something redeemable and defensible about every one. Everyone seems to skirt the rules, the ethics, the expectations of society. My daughter used her cell phone before the final bell to have a girl add her phone number to the phone. All phones are to be off during school hours. She broke the rule, but I was the bad guy because i took the phone for 24 hours (since I had to leave work early and get to school before the office closed to get it) Her classmate that pointed out the infraction to the teacher was a jerk. All because she thinks it is a stupid rule. We run lights and justify it because we are in a hurry. Take the extra change because it wasn't our mistake. We lie when we don't ant to talk to someone. In this movie,Arthur meets a Plaintiff that compels him to question his life's work. He calls her a miracle. When Michael met her , he could not believe she had not told anyone about what Aurthur found about the Defendants lawsuit. He was incredulous. She had shared with no one. Why? She promised.

And he was shocked. A promise meant something.

It was a great movie. We should all try to show character in the little opportunities. It is when we are really judged. Few of us would commit murder, rob someone, steal from our bosses. But in the little decisions, we often fail. What would happen if everyone expected the best and got it, instead of assuming everyone falls short.

Decisions, Decisions

I am on politics overload.... and the real elections has not even started. I don't know why I would think I could make an intelligent choice for President of the United States. My daily decisions are hit and miss at best.
Do I sleep longer or get up and walk before work?
Do I buy the sweatshirt for my daughter by going to the mall after a long day at work and avoid an argument, or just go buy the damn thing and collect the money from her?
Do I go eat Chinese for lunch or eat my Lean Cuisine?
Do I read or watch TV?
Do I spend time with the family or go to a friend's party?
Do I talk to my daughter about sex and drugs or try to enjoy her and pretend she is still young?
Do I let her go to that party or not?

I am weak sometimes from all the decisions large and small. Not to mention the ones I make at work every day that affect so many lives. The decision of who will lead out country is big. I do think who is President makes a difference. The last 8 years have proven that. President Bush has made more decisions that have made us weak. It doesn't matter what party he is in. He was just very wrong for the job. The voters knew it and were ignored. I don't want to see it happen again with the Super Delegates. I do not think voters will stand for it again.

But anyway, should I call that Mom who said something unkind about my daughter to her daughter?