There was a time when Waffle House did not accept debit cards. There was also a time when neither Mandy nor I carried much (if any) cash …
Miscellany
Airlines and the Fundamentals of Finance and Economics
I travel a fair amount for my work with HCA. I am fortunate not to have to travel every week but I probably fly somewhere two to three times …
Favorite 80s Movies
As Mandy will readily attest, I am a movie junkie. One of my favorite leisure activities is to watch a movie (especially on the big screen …
When Did I Get Old?
When Mandy and I were in China we had a moment where we both sort of looked at each other and asked, "When did we get old enough to be …
Why Pay More or Get Less?
I have been known--from time-to-time--to be an impulse buyer, especially when it comes to gifts. When I want to purchase a gift for Mandy or …
Inbox Overload
Ask most people what the top two or three challenges in their day-to-day work lives is and it is likely that somewhere on that list will be: …
Managing Stress
When I teach my Principles of Management class at Lipscomb University I spend at least part of a lecture talking about stress. My students …
A Degree in Philosophy Doesn’t Guarantee Me A Job?
I've written before about the crisis of student loans that is facing a large number of young people today. A recent study by the Center on …
Goodbye to The Office (Again)
A while ago I wrote about my experience as a remote worker for the better part of five years. Overall, it was a positive experience that …