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Good morning America, how are ya'? (or, Monday Morning Rail) [Video]

“The feeling of freedom evoked by this song about a train is how many people used to feel about America, before this terrible darkness fell. I wonder if we could ever bring it back.

A morning in Waterbury, CT waiting for the train

“It just breaks my heart to see it,” I say to the Courtyard by Marriott driver as we move slowly through Waterbury from hotel to train. It’s 8.30 in the morning.

What is the church growth movement?

The Church Growth Movement presents itself as the most logical and intelligent means to advance evangelical Christianity. It does this by the wholesale adoption into the church of the techniques, practices and attitudes of corporate business - marketing, public relations, advertising.

What is Scientism?

In the modern world, people will believe almost anything if it is dressed up in the name of science. — C.S. Lewis In his documentary, The Magician’s Twin: CS Lewis and the case against Scientism, John West takes the position that science training does not give someone the right to dictate moral decisions to the rest of society.

21 Days Without Complaining?

A long time ago on a contract far, far away, our PMO (Project Management Organization) lead took us to task. You are all focusing too much on what is wrong here.

How to Say Goodbye When a Workmate Leaves

Transitioning relationships from work into other parts of our lives requires a little work – but can happen. It won’t happen automatically. Saying Goodbye to Colleagues: The Great Cube Cleanout continues to touch a chord with people as evidenced by comments and email messages.

Saying Goodbye to Colleagues - The Great Cube Cleanout

When someone resigns, there are inevitable questions. We want to know why. We want to know how it will impact us. Some questions we ask. Today’s my last day on-site with a valued client.

How to treat the new guy

It’s happened to you, to me, to all of us. It’s your first day at a new job. How often have you been given the royal treatment? While it’s fine to be simply given a desk and shown the coffee machine and rest room, the best project managers and team leads will go a few steps further to show you that you are valued and welcomed.