A Week Isn’t Enough (Repost)
Oct 02I don’t typically repost my blog entries, but this one came to mind again after a recent discussion with a colleague. I first posted this in October 2008. I haven’t changed my thoughts about it at all. How are you celebrating? I was asked several times this week what I was doing to “celebrate” fire prevention week. I replied, “nothing.” Of course, this reply...
Song for Jamie
Feb 02Praying for a friend Musician John Hey (@j_hey on Twitter) wrote the song below for our mutual friend Jamie Faulkner. Jamie and I played in the band Knight Blaze together. Recently we discovered that Jamie is battling cancer. He’s had a considerable battle, but continues to show strength and determination. He has a very large family of church members and friends praying for him...
Get Well, Carl
Nov 10Veteran reporter and anchor looking to recovery Carl Day is a long-standing news reporter with WDTN in Dayton. He is currently battling health issues and is spending some time away from his on-air duties while being treated. I wish him all the best and pray for his speedy recovery. Here’s some video from Carl (as aired on WDTN) about his current...
A Week Isn’t Enough
Oct 06How are you celebrating? I was asked several times this week what I was doing to “celebrate” fire prevention week. I replied, “nothing.” Of course, this reply often raises eyebrows and suspicions as to my professionalism. I find it exhausting to explain my philosophy each time the question is asked, but I do feel that my story needs telling. First of all, fire...
Earthquake Quiz
Apr 25Even “experts” have to learn more As much as I’ve learned about safety through the years — and as much as I think I might know — I always find that there are new things to learn and new techniques to follow. I often tell students in my classes that after 20 years I’m still far from being an “expert.” Every time I think I know about all I could...
Direct Selling Your Safety
Apr 25This audio is almost eight minutes of concern about a company that is direct selling safety products. Overall their products look good. Their research seems accurate (to a degree). My concern is their approach and their level of expertise. The persons "presenting" the safety demonstration are not qualified and educated safety personnel. Most have no experience in safety at all. Know...
