August 6, 2013 / Boyd & Nicholas This past February (2013) I learned that I had kidney cancer.As a result I did something I had never done before, I prayed for myself. I have in the past prayed for friends, relatives, strangers, associates, and colleagues, people I read about or see on the internet, radio … Continue reading Prayers

May 28, 2013 / Boyd & Nicholas California Cooler in 1981 invented the wine cooler. Two dudes mixing the wine and fruit juices in a garage in Lodi was the story (how cool is that?). They sold out in 1985 for $146 million (even cooler). I loved the citrus California Cooler. Alas, the buyer could … Continue reading I miss wine coolers

August 15, 2013 / Boyd & Nicholas In 1990 I visited a client in Toledo. It seemed only United flew to Toledo so lacking competition they charged more for San Francisco to Toledo than SF to Berlin. Despite the client’s (and Medicare’s) willingness to pay it, my Scottish and German heritage could not handle it.I … Continue reading Old Cities, Old Ladies

September 10, 2013 / Boyd & Nicholas Recently I watched Doctor Zhivago, the 1965 big hit, for the first time. Zhivago is a poet and a doctor with a wife and a mistress. At one point he literally is going back and forth between the two as they live close enough to do so. He … Continue reading A Love Story

For Cynthia Ann Boyd and her daughter Lorelei Lea (2/7/2008-9/27/2008) https://youtu.be/-cXrEPNvRO8 When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that's the best When I lay me down to die Goin' up to the spirit in the sky Goin' up to the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna … Continue reading Spirit in the Sky

October 22, 2013/ Boyd & NicholasI guess I’m glad that I’m not wealthy (in part.)The rich really are different from the rest of us, scientists have found — they are more apt to commit unethical acts because they are more motivated by greed.People driving expensive cars were more likely than other motorists to cut off … Continue reading Wealthy

Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right,Because their words had forked no lightning theyDo not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying … Continue reading Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

While this year has been difficult for everyone in a multitude of ways, 7 important lessons from this year we can all apply going forward. Accept that we don’t know everythingExpect the unexpectedRecognize the gifts you have in your lifeLive in the momentAsk for helpValue your relationshipsInvest in yourself! http://www.empoweredfm.com

September 24, 2013 / Boyd & Nicholas My wife and I have a number of relatives, friends and colleagues that are from the far far right and the far far left. What both extreme groups have in common is the sending of internet or Facebook stories that give facts and statistics supportive of their view-point … Continue reading Use Snopes