With over 100 events in our year round format our Essay contest is still our largest! This years numbers did not disappoint- in fact we surpassed our all time record with 3,706 from 48 states! Bringing the 14 year total to 44,859! We even received an entry in braille. Stay tuned for the results in mid February.
"How about that Essay Contest.....!!
Wid
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
"If anyone were to ask....."
Thinking about my life in all facets----personal , family, and business I recently realized I have lived for as long as I can remember under one simple trait:
Rule No.1: Assume Failing Is Impossible!
I once was ejected from an intramural college volleyball game on a team where I was a coach/teacher who had assembled the team from a mix of co-eds and football players. How embarrassing as I look back on it.
People who have known me over the years can attest to the fact of how I hate to lose , even at a family Thanksgiving basketball game!
As I analyze this, I believe it stems from being an overachiever to a fault. Being close , yet so far.
In business it's etched in steel and speaks to risk taking , innovation , and pushing to create what's next.
If anyone were to ask, what is the best piece of advice you can give me, my quick response would be" Failure is not an option"!
Wid
Rule No.1: Assume Failing Is Impossible!
I once was ejected from an intramural college volleyball game on a team where I was a coach/teacher who had assembled the team from a mix of co-eds and football players. How embarrassing as I look back on it.
People who have known me over the years can attest to the fact of how I hate to lose , even at a family Thanksgiving basketball game!
As I analyze this, I believe it stems from being an overachiever to a fault. Being close , yet so far.
In business it's etched in steel and speaks to risk taking , innovation , and pushing to create what's next.
If anyone were to ask, what is the best piece of advice you can give me, my quick response would be" Failure is not an option"!
Wid
Monday, January 19, 2009
"The drought is over:
Tears of joy rain down in the desert." Dan Bickley said it best. The Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl!
A special congratulations to my good friend Larry Wilson!
Wid
A special congratulations to my good friend Larry Wilson!
Wid
Monday, January 12, 2009
I thought you might like this...
40 Tips for a Better Life in 2009
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. (Ha! I do this every day
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts, or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. Remember your God heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did. May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. (Ha! I do this every day
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts, or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. Remember your God heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did. May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
"Sweet Daisy!"
Happy New Year! On New Years Eve we were blessed with a pristine 7lb 6 ounce 21 inch baby girl! Mother Emily, father Dallas and Daisy Alena Widmark are all doing fine. As for PaPa Wid and Grandma Wid we are floating around about 3 feet off the ground! This is truly a clear sign of another important phase that I must admit Ive been anxiously awaiting!
This in conjunction with our first grandchild, Kael, 9 weeks ago, provide a great deal of joy and a new sense of responsibility. I love it!
Wid
This in conjunction with our first grandchild, Kael, 9 weeks ago, provide a great deal of joy and a new sense of responsibility. I love it!
Wid
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