Notes from the Road I ride a motorcycle, a Harley Davidson, Sportster 883 Custom, a “baby” Harley. Riding a motorcycle generates unwarranted attention and conversation from well-intended, sometimes fearful strangers and acquaintances. “I love your boots”, says a total stranger as I am waiting for dinner at New Seasons on a warm day last autumn…. [Read More]
Nicole’s Notes #27 – Drive
Notes from the Road I spent my teenage years on a golf course. A friend took me out on the course when I was 10, and I was hooked. I bought a set of Chi Chi Rodriguez junior golf clubs for $60 and I was golden. The set only had five clubs, a driver, a… [Read More]
Nicole’s Notes #26 – Viva Las Vegas
Notes From the Road – What Happens in Las Vegas Stays in Las Vegas On a recent visit to Las Vegas for business, I was given a great lesson in systems and people. While known for the casinos and 24-hour nightlife, Las Vegas is within minutes (to a few hours) of fantastic outdoor spaces. Yes,… [Read More]
Nicole’s Notes #25 – The Big Short
If you have not seen The Big Short yet, I highly suggest that you do. In a nutshell, The Big Short is the story of how only a few individuals were paying attention when our rising economy was driven by a housing market propped up on bad loans. The few individuals who took the time… [Read More]
Nicoles Note’s #24 – Anticipate
Notes from the Road – Weathering the Storm During the holidays I was driving on the East Coast in a snowstorm, thankful that the vehicle I had leased had four-wheel drive. The storm quickly became a whiteout and the road ahead almost completely disappeared. Traction is nearly pointless when you cannot see the road ahead…. [Read More]
