Wow, what a year. I think I will ask for a better one next year for Christmas. ;-) Hopefully things will even out soon. It gets tiring to go through endless firefights every day. I am looking around for other options lately, maybe something will present itself.
The difficulty is staying grounded enough to make the right choices each day. I read something wise the other day at a Chinese Buffet actually ... The future comes one day at a time. A reinforcer to the one first step beginning a thousand miles theory perhaps? Sometimes you would like a few steps with peace and quiet... ;-)
There is the other side: What fun would it all be without a few challenges here and there? OK the cup is half full for the remainder of this year and next. I will keep you posted. If you read this feel free to send me a note. ;-)
Monday, December 21, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Another Fun Ride
Well, it looks like we are still in commission at GM in Pontiac for the moment. They are through with the Chapter 11. I guess we will now see if we have more of the same thing in a smaller model or maybe a progressive thing with a truly beneficial vision. I am a skeptical optimist with these people and will remain open, but I also remember how Chrysler took a nose-dive and then repeated it again.
I guess it is difficult for me to trust any large beaurocratic structure, but we are all ultimately dependent upon one kind or another. Ultimately I would like to break free from them, but outside of creating your own structures, the only other way is to pass on or not participate. These are not viable options for me, so I have to maintain an even strain and see what parts work and what parts don't, then align myself accordingly.
It is difficult to trust an environment so hostile to age categories. The minimums are dropping and the longevity is increasing. I hope somewhere a balance emerges. Until then I am exercising and following Jack Lallane's philosophy as mush as possible.
I guess it is difficult for me to trust any large beaurocratic structure, but we are all ultimately dependent upon one kind or another. Ultimately I would like to break free from them, but outside of creating your own structures, the only other way is to pass on or not participate. These are not viable options for me, so I have to maintain an even strain and see what parts work and what parts don't, then align myself accordingly.
It is difficult to trust an environment so hostile to age categories. The minimums are dropping and the longevity is increasing. I hope somewhere a balance emerges. Until then I am exercising and following Jack Lallane's philosophy as mush as possible.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Detroit Announcement
Well they finally ran themselves into the ground. I am pretty irritated by this and it has nothing to do with my employment status, because I am a contractor through IBM for them.
They have had Hydrogen technology for many years and could have pioneered the ultimate sustainability model with a Hydrogen infrastructure. They could have saved the world, but they didn't. They chose to become bankrupt instead.
I am now waiting for the inevitable with outcomes like this from financial strain and be released from my contract position. Then I go to the IBM bench where I will be in grave danger of a layoff. IBM likes to do them quarterly and quietly especially if you are not billable.
OK this rant is completed for now. I guess I will go find a partner and try to create something on my own since I can't rely on the current system. Anyway, I am a bit frustrated by the sheer waste of such amazing potential. It is an embarrassment.
They have had Hydrogen technology for many years and could have pioneered the ultimate sustainability model with a Hydrogen infrastructure. They could have saved the world, but they didn't. They chose to become bankrupt instead.
I am now waiting for the inevitable with outcomes like this from financial strain and be released from my contract position. Then I go to the IBM bench where I will be in grave danger of a layoff. IBM likes to do them quarterly and quietly especially if you are not billable.
OK this rant is completed for now. I guess I will go find a partner and try to create something on my own since I can't rely on the current system. Anyway, I am a bit frustrated by the sheer waste of such amazing potential. It is an embarrassment.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Quick Reflection
It has been a challenging year so far.
Today I lost my grandfather. He was an amazing man who lived until ninety three years old. He never missed a step cognitively. I am hoping to have my wits about me until the end like Grandpa. In later years I did not spend a great deal of time with him or my grandmother, but I really do love them both.
My father has had a very difficult time lately, with an open heart procedure in March and soon a lung procedure on the upper lobe. A spot was found in a PET scan on his prevous visit for heart valve replacement. I am optimistic that we will get this in the early stages and not need anymore treatment follow up.
Forward with fingers crossed...
Today I lost my grandfather. He was an amazing man who lived until ninety three years old. He never missed a step cognitively. I am hoping to have my wits about me until the end like Grandpa. In later years I did not spend a great deal of time with him or my grandmother, but I really do love them both.
My father has had a very difficult time lately, with an open heart procedure in March and soon a lung procedure on the upper lobe. A spot was found in a PET scan on his prevous visit for heart valve replacement. I am optimistic that we will get this in the early stages and not need anymore treatment follow up.
Forward with fingers crossed...
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Calm Interlude
Interesting being in Detroit these days. Very ominous calm and quiet going on here now, at least from where I am. I have done work at Ford, Chrysler, GM, and Toyota and all were very different experiences and cultures. Right now I am interested to see what goes on in June and beyond for where I am in GM. I keep fingers crossed and show up every day. The work is always interesting and the people are mostly pleasant considering the environment and the times we are in. It is almost perpetual crisis, one after another. Very different. Would like to see a shift in paradigms soon, hopefully for the better.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Turbulence and Treachery
I have just found out that another friend has left my company. I have seen two, very bright and talented people get cut for no real reason. I question the validity of cutting great folks. I am guessing that political acumem is valued above real talent and skill. Once again I see mediocrity rewarded. I am guessing the only way to really be free to excel and grow is outside of the traditional dependency on large beaurocratic systems and go it alone.
Today I have trouble trusting the environment.
To all of you who may or may not read this one day I say: keep your network large and distributed, be flexible in your outlook, and don't lose focus on what really matters.
What really matters to you can be a curious self-discovery. I find myself exploring this frequently...
Today I have trouble trusting the environment.
To all of you who may or may not read this one day I say: keep your network large and distributed, be flexible in your outlook, and don't lose focus on what really matters.
What really matters to you can be a curious self-discovery. I find myself exploring this frequently...
Friday, April 24, 2009
Spring 2009
I have just reconnected with some special friends I have not seen in a long time.
It is nice to have an oportunity to connect and share ideas and hopes. These days with the crazy people in Detroit Automobile industry, things get dicey. So we all keep our heads down.
It is nice to have an oportunity to connect and share ideas and hopes. These days with the crazy people in Detroit Automobile industry, things get dicey. So we all keep our heads down.
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