It is a hot mess in our area today. I have heard from folks from different areas of Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead and everyone has downed trees and fences; damaged exteriors and roofs; stuff blown all over their yards; and, debris in the streets. I have to say that I am feeling fortunate where I am at [...]
Tag: risk management
There is no joy in that ride…
I typically try not to judge or say mean things - but I have to make an exception for the driver of the truck who got stuck out on a flooded Richland County road and put himself and two of his friends in harm's way. Dude...WTF? Luckily the young man and his friends were okay, [...]
A Stupidity Tax?
I am providing fair warning today - there will be no mincing of words, no diplomacy, no homage to political correctness - so turn back now if these things you seek. The "s" word will be flung about. North Dakota is a business-friendly state filled with folks whose work ethic has been touted as amongst [...]
Safety and security is everyone’s responsibility.
At the bottom of NDSU's Emergency Action Guide posters that are liberally posted around the campus is a very important message, "Safety & security is everyone's responsibility." I think this may be the most important piece of information on that poster. Too often, folks believe that these responsibilities - care for our own safety and [...]
National No Phone Zone Day
Today Oprah featured National No Phone Zone Day on her show. It appears that across this country more and more folks are realizing what a dangerous behavior texting and talking on the phone is while driving. If you still believe talking or texting on a cell phone while driving are innocuous behaviors I challenge you [...]
Reformed and dangerous…
They say that reformed smokers are the worst (in regard to being critics of those who continue to smoke). I am not so sure about that. In the last couple of weeks I have concluded that reformed automobile cell phone users are a bit more obnoxious than reformed smokers. I base this on my personal [...]
THE NEW FORTY 