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Tom Bolt

Real Networking Means Turning Hashtags into Real People

Every time I meet one of my social media heroes in real life there is always  a short Wayne’s World moment when I have to resist the temptation to bow down to my rock star friend and shout “We’re not worthy, we’re not worthy…” to the room. Usually, they turn out to be humble enough not to ask me to kneel, bow, or kiss their ring. Real people have characteristics unique to themselves and sometimes… Read More »Real Networking Means Turning Hashtags into Real People

What Do You Want To Do When You Grow Up? (Reprise)

There is an old joke that most stand-up comedians have “borrowed” from time to time which goes something like this: “Adults are always asking little kids what they want to be when they grow up because they’re looking for ideas.” The original is attributed to comic Paula Poundstone. I have heard it from other sources and even borrowed it myself on occasion. The truth is that even though we may become an adult we actually… Read More »What Do You Want To Do When You Grow Up? (Reprise)

The Culture of Taylor, Today, and Tomorrow (Reprise)

Proposed: That Dr. Seuss’ children’s books be banned from further publication and sale. This is based on the fact that his ridiculous rhyming patterns have been challenged as grammatically incorrect, the improper use of syntax sets a bad example, characters created by him have the possibility of seriously traumatizing children… oh yes, and he is dead. Ridiculous logic? Of course, but that doesn’t stop us from discounting the work of people of historical importance that… Read More »The Culture of Taylor, Today, and Tomorrow (Reprise)

Everything I Need to Know I Learned as a Toddler

Take that, those of you who didn’t learn stuff until kindergarten! Every parent knows that kids are constantly learning… shapes, colors, body parts. The game “Where is your nose?” and “Where is Mommy’s nose?” is the pointing game that we play until just about every acceptable body part has been identified by name and touched by a somewhat uncertain index finger. My kids are grown, so I have to play this game with other people’s… Read More »Everything I Need to Know I Learned as a Toddler

Memorial Day (Reprise)

“The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” – Douglas MacArthur   A paradox in the history of human thought is that peace is worth fighting for. The very irony of that last sentence is rarely discussed. Most religions of the world teach that killing another human being is wrong, but the number of wars fought over religion is astounding. Our… Read More »Memorial Day (Reprise)