http://www.dwstratton.com Where life, art and passion come into Focus Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:41:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The website for our home is up and ready. Take a look! I would love to hear your feedback. Better yet, tell some friends and ask them for feedback as well. We appreciate your getting the word out on the house as much as possible. It is the best deal ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/06/incredible-house-for-sale/ I went home to Boise for the weekend and was caught up in the whirlwind of trying to get our house back on the market. We were able to get it all done after a full Saturday of work. Denise and I got up at 5:30 and made a trip ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/06/catching-up/ Mind: I didn't do anything special to invigorate my mind. I was too busy with other things. One task took up most of my evening. We are making an offer on a house down here. I hope that we get it because that would really take a lot of stress ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/06/spirit-day/ I sat down last night and read "Fish!", a tale about improving productivity through making our workplaces fun. The Pikes Place Fish Market is now quite famous for their having a fun time and selling plenty of fish in the process. The authors of the book, Stephen Lundin, Harry Paul, ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/06/fish/ It is much later than I had hoped, but I am here to report back the results of my first day on the Mind, Body, Spirit challenge. Success!! I started the day by not listening to talk radio on the way to work. I got in the car, turned on the radio ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/06/day-one-mind-body-spirit/ I have been remiss in my blogging lately. I have been under significant stress with work and home life lately and have not been dealing with it well. To that end, I had stopped several activities that are important to me. One was this blog. I use it as a ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/06/mind-body-spirit/ I love being a manager. I enjoy working with people and helping them achieve their greatest potential. Consequently, I read a lot of business management books. This week, I want to share one I have returned to almost annually. It is the management lessons learned ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/05/its-your-ship-by-captain-d-michael-abrashoff/ Black Titanium Olympia Ballpoint - DS298 Wood: Curly Mesquite Finish: Black Titanium Curly mesquite comes from Texas and Arizona. For a true Southwestern flavor to your writing, put a little curly mesquite on your creative fire. [wp_cart:Curly Mesquite Olympia :price:65.00:end] $65.00 Sold (but I can make one just for you.) http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/04/curly-mesquite-olympia-ballpoint-pen/ Platinum Jr. Gentleman Rollerball - DS315 Wood: Blue dyed Boxelder Burl Finish: platinum Boxelder Burl is lovely. When dyed, it makes for some very surprising results. This pen has small pockets that didn't take the dye, leaving creamy islands in a sea of blue. The German ceramic rollerball flows easily across the page, ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/04/blue-boxelder-burl-jr-gentleman-rollerball/ Platinum Jr. Gentleman Rollerball - DS336 Wood: Spalted Maple Finish: platinum Maple is a surprising wood, especially when Mother Nature gets her way. After this tree was cut, fungus set in to start the decaying process, turning the normally light wood dark. The ceramic-tipped German rollerball is a pleasure to write with, flowing ... http://www.dwstratton.com/2010/04/spalted-maple-jr-gentleman-rollerball/