Monthly Archives: December 2012

Five minutes of the daily news is enough to make anyone a bit cynical and jaded.  Newtown, CT.  Webster, NY.  Pakistan.  Fiscal cliffs.  Plunging markets.  Unemployment.  “Where?” we ask.  “Where is the good news?” I had the opportunity to hear … Continue reading →

“Come together.” Two simple words.  Logical.  Understandable.  Yet are they achievable? Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has directed his 120 stores in the Metro DC area to write those words on each of the cups they dispense – in a simple, … Continue reading →

Here’s a sample of some of what you can expect to find here. I wrote this shortly after President Obama addressed the country on the Sunday evening following the Newtown tragedy… ——————- So, I just watched the President and, I … Continue reading →

Welcome to ConspicuousCandor!  I’m glad you’re here. So…why a blog? Many of you know I gave up FB recently – too much negativity, too intrusive, and too time-consuming.  Simply, the cost exceeded the value. Yet, I miss sharing ideas with you … Continue reading →