Category Archives: Life Reflection

November Memorials – Researching The Shrapnel Story

Posted on November 8, 2013 by mcgntr

Each name on a War Memorial has a life story. Before I joined NanoWrimo, I had written many stories. Here is my story of  how I wrote Shrapnel – a  November story – a Memorial Story for my family to … Continue reading →

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November – Month for Writing and for Remembering

Posted on November 7, 2013 by mcgntr

IT’S  NOVEMBER:  NanoWrimo sparks over 300,000 writers to start their new novels.  War Veterans gather at cemeteries and memorials to remember past sacrifices.  Both seek to engage us in stories that matter.  I paired these two groups and their twined … Continue reading →

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The In-Person Experience

Posted on July 26, 2013 by mcgntr

I love Bruce Tempkin’s post today commenting on his in-person concert experience with his daughter.  He relates this experience to his passion – creating the customer experience. http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/the-power-of-in-person-experiences/ It reminded me of my daughter making plans to visit her uncle … Continue reading →

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We live in a world of two truths: isolation and connection

Posted on April 19, 2013 by mcgntr

DIGITAL  ISOLATION “The other day I passed a young woman who was texting and crying, bending intently over her phone as strangers brushed past her on the sidewalk….My normal first impulse – and, I think, most people, even in Boston–would … Continue reading →

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Business Decisions are Rooted in Values

Posted on March 30, 2013 by mcgntr

You may not agree with the Fortune editors’ selections on The Greatest Business Decisions of All Time (Title of their 2012 book ) but you will certainly find the proverbial food for thought.  What struck me, as I read the stories, … Continue reading →

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Crowding to Collaborate

Posted on November 3, 2012 by mcgntr

It’s November – and it’s National Novel Writing Month!  You can join at: http://www.nanowrimo.org I’m joining the 300,000+ writers in writing my novel.  This is my second year participating in this venture. Besides having fun and writing 57,000 words last … Continue reading →

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Moving Experiences

Posted on September 28, 2012 by mcgntr

Falling into the land of “where’d I put that”  is the normal result of moving – whether 180 miles away or 18 miles down the road.  Now that the boxes are gone, books shelved, and kitchen somewhat in order, it’s … Continue reading →

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