Let us Give Thanks

Thanksgiving Day 2009

Every year, there is more to be thankful for, but even more things that I wish would have turned out differently. Wishing rarely makes anything so. Now faith, that is another subject. Thank God.

I have faith that every cloud has a silver lining.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
—Philippians 4:8

Enjoy the day, but then lets get back to work. America needs us. More than ever.

Until we put this country back together, giving proper place (respect and diligence) to our Christian heritage, we cannot be effective over seas. In other words, it is time to put our own house in order.

Semper Fi



Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey
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737: Vantage points come and they go

Dream Building NASA Style

Today (Sunday) is a great day for dream building and I have mentioned that fact on several (if not many!) occasions. In fact, the local Cadillac dealership has a new Red 2010 CTS on the lot today. Even more interesting, the Sunday newspaper has an advertisement for leasing the CTS for just $399/mo for 48 months. But I digress...

Consider the importance of one's vantage point. In the photo above, how long did it take you to notice that it is planet Earth rising over the moonscape? For most of us, at least fully a second, maybe two. Why?

Great question!

It is outside our experiences. Only 12 men have been afforded the opportunity to see an Earth rise from our Moon. So, you, like me, need to "think outside the box" so to speak to appreciate this vantage point. Note too that those men only ever had the privilege once. A few more were promised the chance, but "stuff happens."

Which of your dreams are going to come true?

First and foremost, most likely only the ones that you plan for, scheme for, loose sleep for... and even then, it might not happen. Another 12 visited the Moon but never landed. And that ain't all bad!

What is your dream?

Can you see the world around us from that vantage point (of having achieved the goal)? If not, you probably won't even break Earth's orbit. Me? I have no plans to leave the good olde US of A... but there are a lot places I have yet to visit right here in my own country.

However, a HondaJet might come in handy...

Semper Fi



Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey
www.throughput.us/contactSKI

P.S. Need help dreaming larger dreams? Maybe I can help.

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736: Decade of the Steve

CEO of the Decade: Steve Jobs

I consider Jobs a mentor, but from a distance. There are a rare few that seem to always know what is cool, and what would make something even cooler still. Day in and day out, year after year.

Almost singlehandedly (with a huge supporting cast; how is that for a dichotomy?) Jobs saved the music industry. Not to mention Pixar and of course, Apple. The iPhone has captured market share just as he expected, when the critics all thought he was overreacting. Who could have predicted the success of the iPod? Steve.

I must have three of four other "covers" around the office with his face plastered boldly from top to bottom and side to side. My favorite is still NeXTworld. You might know the NeXTstep operating system by its current name: Mac OS X.

Congrats Steve. Again.

Semper Fi



Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey
www.throughput.us/contactSKI

P.S. Need a mentor (but Steve's schedule is a little too full)? Maybe I can help.

www.xr.com/mentor



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