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Sacke Notes: March 2015

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Monday, March 30, 2015. Laptop in laptop bag? Slung over my shoulder in the usual way? NOPE – YIKES! You see – what had happened Friday was that the shoulder strap had broken, and I had forgotten. And it was this small thing that caused the irritation, made even more acute by the fact that I now had to carry my laptop in its bag instead of slinging it over my shoulder - - and in so doing occupying one of my two arms. So, what’s the big deal? Well for me it is! And these words are so true. This blog is a ...

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Sacke Notes: June 2015

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015. I'm confused - Canada Eh? Tonight was Jason’s, our oldest child’s high-school graduation ceremony. Yup, he’s off to Uni in the fall. He’s just finished 4 very happy years at Westmount Collegiate. The school has given him a great education, great values and great life-lessons and for that as a parent – I am grateful. I’m confused. I am bothered. I need to vent – and here’s why? No Canadian flag on the nicely adorned stage? No Canadian anthem at any point in the 2 hour ceremony?

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Sacke Notes: Why Owning A Problem Pays

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Sunday, April 5, 2015. Why Owning A Problem Pays. Now, let’s be straight up here. This is 100% my problem. Not Lowes. Not Lowes at all. Nada. Zilch. And nor did I expect Lowe’s to do anything besides order another beast and charge me full-pop. The assistant manager comes over. His name is Rob. Greets me with a smile, looks at the now broken, dented and scratched beast. He explains. I know it. Rob confers with this associate – and without me even having to ask, agree to replace my barbeque. FREE! Yeah, th...

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Sacke Notes: July 2013

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013. I've Lost 31 Pounds - Now What? I’ve never thought of myself as being fat, or even “heavy” – so when I weighed myself on December 31 last year, hitting a hefty 204 pounds, I thought a little. I’m not a huge guy. I’m just a hair short of five foot nine. I’d climb ten stairs and be, well – kinda breathless. Not good! If you know me well, you’ll know that I am an all-or-nothing kind of guy. I play to win – not come second. My methodology? I don’t deserve medals, accolades or ev...

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Sacke Notes: Always read the small print and watch what you're paying for ...

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Monday, May 18, 2015. Always read the small print and watch what you're paying for . Mobile technology is so cool. We take it for granted that pretty much wherever we are, we’re tethered and therefore reachable … amazing! 8230; well no - not so much. Got back. Opened the bill yesterday to see I exceeded my 50 minutes (using 80 minutes). Hmm … huh? I know I was frugal. I know that when using the phone, I would let it ring twice (and if my wife or kid/s back home didn’t pick up), I’d hang u...Called Rogers...

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Sacke Notes: June 2013

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Sunday, June 9, 2013. Respect - You Have To Show Some To Get Some. I would rather err on the side of caution and refrain from mentioning said doctor's name. I’m in the service business. I expect good service and I have been told over-and-over again through the years that I give good service to my clients. I’m a pretty-easy-to-please person, satisfied most of the time. Simple. I'm wrong. One person that I know would refute that – Dr. John Doe, a Toronto dermatologist. Back to the story. It’s now 10:...

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Sacke Notes: August 2013

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Saturday, August 31, 2013. Israel - My Finest Summer Ever! This was undoubtedly one of the finest summers I’ve ever had. A great degree of seeing others with a sense of purpose. W. Ithout doubt, seeing others with such purpose has done wonders for me too. Experiencing diverse sights, sounds and sensations. Enjoying the benefits of my (and my family’s accomplishments). We live comfortable lives in North America. Yeah, we think things are hard. We complain a lot. Our kids complain even more. And I love that.

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Sacke Notes: My time in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015. My time in Las Vegas. I’ve just come back from a weekend in Las Vegas. It’s an amazing place that seems to be a city of extremes capable of bring out the very best (and worst) in humanity. During last night’s sleepless red-eye back east, I had over 4 hours to think about my trip – and actually penned this blog posting at 36,000 feet. Here’s some highlights of the trip and of course some key learning that will make me a better person. Think big, but be realistic. Stuff happens in ...

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Sacke Notes: February 2015

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Sunday, February 8, 2015. It's been a great year. So, in just a few days (3, to be precise), I'll be turning 49. I've been told by many that 50 is a turning point - and am not quite sure actually whether that is a good or a bad thing. Anyway, I have a year to decide, or to have that decided for me . meanwhile, it's all good. So why am I writing this blog today? Simple - - I am very grateful for everything I have. How grateful? About as grateful as one can be. I'll explain. 1 Practice more random acts of ...