tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.comments2013-09-18T00:39:28.816-07:00franzeseinklingsMichael Franzesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-84835417088418066382011-08-02T08:55:12.474-07:002011-08-02T08:55:12.474-07:00I bet you had a ball making that video.
Bada Bing!...I bet you had a ball making that video.<br />Bada Bing!Brianhttp://www.influence-people-brian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-67077560966209182592011-05-02T12:14:15.991-07:002011-05-02T12:14:15.991-07:00Have experienced similar situations; I'm alway...Have experienced similar situations; I'm always astounded as I continually (gently at first, then more overtly later) reveal that I understand the system the person is using and I'll be deciding outside of that system that they don't "tack." <br /><br />One time a car salesman threatened to have security escort me off the lot. Yeah, that'll get you a sale.gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-58885186695835446022011-05-02T11:43:45.225-07:002011-05-02T11:43:45.225-07:00Brian,
It didn't piss me off as much as it as...Brian,<br /><br />It didn't piss me off as much as it astounded me that he couldn't get off his script and treat me like a person with half a brain.<br /><br />I think you would treat it the same way I would. Like a cat with a ball of yarn. And yes, let me know how your experience at the auto dealership goes. I'm sure it will be just as good if not better!<br /><br />MMichael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-1307476253579250802011-05-02T11:37:34.050-07:002011-05-02T11:37:34.050-07:00Michael,
It sounds like the salesman - the guy who...Michael,<br />It sounds like the salesman - the guy who wasn't trying to sell you anything - pissed you off. I have to admit, the story made me laugh the whole way through. Of course, if I'd experienced it I'd have been pissed and you'd be laughing at me. Maybe I'll write about the car I buy this summer to pay you back because I'm sure I'll encounter that guy's uncle or cousin at some auto dealer.<br /><br />BrianBrianhttp://influence-people-brian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-74994441068085972682011-04-07T08:40:37.463-07:002011-04-07T08:40:37.463-07:00Thanks Steve,
And yes, I find myself also having ...Thanks Steve,<br /><br />And yes, I find myself also having "spurts" of ideas. And I should (actually I will) create a post about them (thanks for the topic!). The problem with those is directing them to and finding the correct projects. I am doing more and more of that, but as we always discuss, even with 24 billable hours in every day, trying to find time is the challenge.<br /><br />I'll work on coining a phrase! If I come up with one I will give you full credit.Michael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-78624294382760400322011-04-07T07:40:39.001-07:002011-04-07T07:40:39.001-07:00Love this post. A very common challenge. There see...Love this post. A very common challenge. There seems to be a ton of tips when you google "overcoming writer's block." Yet they don't seem as interesting as your story here! <br /><br />Do you ever find you have spurts of ideas, too?! Seems only fair to coin a phrase that captures that. Shirley there's a book or speech there...hmmm...Steve Congdonhttp://thunderclapcg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-41778158624976538952011-04-05T09:55:59.826-07:002011-04-05T09:55:59.826-07:00Good advice my friend! I'll start with one a w...Good advice my friend! I'll start with one a week and we'll see how it goes! Here on blogger you can actually set it up to publish in the future. Not sure if you have that on your blog. That way you can write a few in a day (which I haven't done yet, ugh.) and set them to publish in the future. Beth does that on hers.Michael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-55548688113326005472011-04-01T08:35:58.541-07:002011-04-01T08:35:58.541-07:00Dude, thanks for the mention! May your thought cup...Dude, thanks for the mention! May your thought cup never be half empty. And love the image of George. Great eyes and expression.<br /><br />Re: blogging in the middle of the night. I hear ya cluckin', big chicken! Very hard to carve out some time. Your "100..." was good and probably kept people coming back. But man, that's a ton of work! <br /><br />I try to blog twice a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays. Keep it regular to set up a pattern. But just for yourself. Also, I find myself particularly jazzed to write on a Saturday AM, which avoids the "oh, shit" pressure leading up to Tuesday AM (Because I simply hit "publish".)Steve Congdonhttp://thunderclapcg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-17785703721832568852011-03-30T17:29:18.583-07:002011-03-30T17:29:18.583-07:00Hola, Daddyo! Great to see you back. No need to co...Hola, Daddyo! Great to see you back. No need to confess, though. For blogging can be a hard gig. It must pay internal rewards first, me thinks. And congrats on enjoying that! <br /><br />My guess is that a zig-zag trip somewhere will reveal some lovely scenery. Who knows, maybe even a great burger joint!Steve Congdonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-33417955286828563632010-10-28T13:49:05.929-07:002010-10-28T13:49:05.929-07:00THis littering thing drives me absolutely nuts , N...THis littering thing drives me absolutely nuts , NUTS-N.U.T.S!!!!stephan Trannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-22387779841346739182010-10-26T22:09:55.386-07:002010-10-26T22:09:55.386-07:00Thanks Brian (and Dr. Wolf).
I'll check out t...Thanks Brian (and Dr. Wolf).<br /><br />I'll check out that book. I'm going on vacay soon and will need something to read.<br /><br />Yes, politics will always be a nasty business, but as a self-centered American I do only care about how it's annoying me, right this instant! LOL.<br /><br />Actually, It does annoy, but it also gives me great inspiration for little pictures that amuse me and hopefully they will amuse others.Michael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-55559170821753859102010-10-26T15:11:41.370-07:002010-10-26T15:11:41.370-07:00Micheal,
I don't know if you saw my FB post a ...Micheal,<br />I don't know if you saw my FB post a few days ago. I'm reading "Presidential Courage" and I just finished drew Jackson. It's amazing how little has changed with American politics in 200+ years. With every president there were bickering parties that cared more about agendas than the country, negative campaigns, dragging family members into the fray, corrupt big business and banks. It's as if I'm watching CNN or Fox news. Then I paused and thought, because it all involves humans and power should I be surprised at all?<br /><br />Glad to see you're writing again. BrianAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601815654346578807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-56243487409176655282010-10-26T14:00:57.480-07:002010-10-26T14:00:57.480-07:00Ok. The Constitutional Scholar kills me. Excellent...Ok. The Constitutional Scholar kills me. Excellent.Dr. Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880190420062126823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-79729697773633255482010-04-15T13:30:09.896-07:002010-04-15T13:30:09.896-07:00Oh, and anytime you need an image just let me know...Oh, and anytime you need an image just let me know. I love doing it and am glad to help.<br /><br />MMichael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-20446078027420844882010-04-15T13:29:32.264-07:002010-04-15T13:29:32.264-07:00Great info Brian, thanks. I will never understand ...Great info Brian, thanks. I will never understand how a CEO can justify those kinds of salaries. I guess it comes from not actually owning the company, not actually taking pride in whether or not it succeeds.<br /><br />People I know that own their own small businesses, including my wife and myself, seem to "get" that not stripping your own company of every free cent is how you stay competitive and capitalized.<br /><br />I wish I could talk to some of the people that serve on the boards of these companies and ask them if they think that those numbers are "good business".<br /><br />I doubt I'll get the chance. LOL.<br /><br />Take care.<br />MMichael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-80052078403202299632010-04-15T13:23:48.311-07:002010-04-15T13:23:48.311-07:00Michael,
Some interesting stats for you on CEO pay...Michael,<br />Some interesting stats for you on CEO pay vs. the average worker:<br /><br />1980 42x <br />1990 107x <br />The feds mandated disclosure in 1993 to stop this and ...<br />2005 525x!!<br />Disclosure created a "keepin up with the Jones" mentality.<br /><br />Source: Predictibly Irrational p. 16-18<br /><br />I think it was back down to a mere 370x in 2008. Guess their pay didn't tank as much as my 401k.<br /><br />I enjoyed these and appreciate your pics for my blog. Take care.<br />BrianAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601815654346578807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-63622379523490891062009-12-10T00:05:06.894-08:002009-12-10T00:05:06.894-08:00Great illustration and great theory on doing one n...Great illustration and great theory on doing one nice thing a day! :)Jesse Hambleyhttp://www.1nicething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-58239918462737706602009-10-22T05:49:18.769-07:002009-10-22T05:49:18.769-07:00Glad you're back at it Michael.Glad you're back at it Michael.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601815654346578807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-31058219885433455942009-10-07T18:00:49.216-07:002009-10-07T18:00:49.216-07:00The caption for #1 should be "He ain't he...The caption for #1 should be "He ain't heavy, he's my brother!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601815654346578807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-6403072411694435852009-08-25T07:26:29.172-07:002009-08-25T07:26:29.172-07:00Thanks Kale!Thanks Kale!Michael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-21441450234458706712009-08-25T07:09:31.233-07:002009-08-25T07:09:31.233-07:00Great post Michael! Your thoughts on Fear really b...Great post Michael! Your thoughts on Fear really bring to life the way people interact with each other, ie either through fear or...manipulation, most likely the Fear will cause the manipulation?<br />Looking forward to your next post,<br />KaleKale Beyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13099182318089021102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-65284265415817199652009-08-21T05:36:16.989-07:002009-08-21T05:36:16.989-07:00You could have at least told me I was going to hav...You could have at least told me I was going to have to organize a party once a month for the next year before made a big fat public promise about it. ;-)Your Wifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-23794922879917254432009-07-22T11:42:39.088-07:002009-07-22T11:42:39.088-07:00Thanks, Mike, I appreciate the compliment. I'l...Thanks, Mike, I appreciate the compliment. I'll try to keep it interesting as time goes by.Michael Franzesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568379549346439656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-83976968485975058842009-07-22T09:48:47.354-07:002009-07-22T09:48:47.354-07:00Mike,
love your work!!!!! I try to check up on yo...Mike, <br />love your work!!!!! I try to check up on you every day. Your writing is as good as your drawing.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16858446534400398141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444356704528023398.post-55925865668782181212009-07-21T10:22:57.644-07:002009-07-21T10:22:57.644-07:00What is weird is for current humans (meaning the t...What is weird is for current humans (meaning the three or four generations that are currently inhabiting the planet) to have the audacity to assume that the climate is changing, deteriorating, warming, cooling, etc, based on what our activities are.<br /><br />The earth is 4.5 to 4.6 billion years old. Humans have been on earth somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 years. Meaning the ENTIRE time we've been here to observe the earth is .0000444.<br /><br />So for humans of the last 25 years to assume what is happening with the climate is ludicrous. The current warming could be a part of a larger cooling trend, if stretched over 100, 1000, 0r 10,000 years. We simply do not know, nor can predict. Therefore, it comes down to politics with opposing sides arming themselves with scientists. these scientists can only go back 100 years for complete records in weather and longer for precipitation. The England and Wales Precipitation series, which measures rainfall and snow, goes back to 1766, and the Central England Temperature series, which covers the temperature from the south Midlands to Lancashire, is the longest-running record in the world, dating from 1659. Still that is ONLY 350 years out of 4.6 billion. So what is "normal"? <br /><br />Weird, huh?Federalist 86noreply@blogger.com