


Steppin’ Up
I was over at our Post Office the other day and walkin’ up and down the steps is becoming quite a challenge for me. Oh, I can remember when I used to take two steps […]

The Birth of Joe No No, Safety Crusader
Some thirty-five years ago when I had the title Employee Communications Officer for a railroad in Michigan I discovered that Safety Rules were B-O-R-I-N-G. I was asked to create audio visual presentations that would present […]


What Was My Goal As A Speaker?
In the 70’s and 80’s and 90’s when I was out there speaking all the time people used to ask me, “Art, what is your goal when you come in to do a speech?” I […]




Shine On Bright Sun
The sun was shining off the pristine snow in our woods behind our cottage and bouncing up through my big office window. The rays caught the tip of the wing of my prized pounded brass […]

Crime Fighting in America
I’m beginning to feel like a 100 watt incandescent light bulb lately. I have been getting calls from taxidermists who want to stuff me and hang me on a wall. In a way though, that […]