Rich Honiball
Back to School: A Reading List
This week, my wife and I officially became "empty nesters." If you have been following my posts over the last couple of months on my...
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A Sweet Blog...
From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
I hope you enjoy. Perhaps glean something useful. And as always, I do appreciate feedback. No, seriously, I really do! Most days...
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Rich Honiball
- Jul 16
- 6 min
Today in Brand History: Washington D.C.
On July 16th, 1790, Congress passed the Residence Act, authorizing the establishment of a federal district as the permanent seat of the...
Rich Honiball
- Jun 30
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Pride Month
(photo credit: www.abcnews.com) The establishment of Pride Month can be traced back to the events of June 28, 1969, when the Stonewall...
Rich Honiball
- Jun 19
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Juneteenth
(photo credit: pbs.com) On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in the United States with the signing...
Rich Honiball
- Mar 25
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: Medal of Honor
(Personal note, out of tremendous respect, I am not attempting to equate the Medal of Honor to a "brand" the way most think of a brand....
Rich Honiball
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
Today in Brand History: The US Navy
In 1775, the first US Navy formed when the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. An advisory committee made up...
Rich Honiball
- Jul 9, 2022
- 2 min
Covet The Simple Things In Life
We are back from our three week trip (don't worry, I plan to post more photos) and right now, I am enjoying a tomato sandwich. A simple,...
Rich Honiball
- May 14, 2022
- 1 min
In Sickness & In Health
For richer or poorer, good times and bad, in sickness and in health... Today is our 28th wedding anniversary and if all had gone...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
The History of Black Friday: Gold, Red, and Navy?
I started my adult journey wanting to be a lawyer. In the US Navy. An unplanned and unsanctioned bike ride and a run in with a car...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 25, 2021
- 3 min
Thanksgiving: Politics, The Great Depression, and Retail?
What we learned. Pilgrims fresh off the Mayflower celebrated the harvest with a potluck dinner with their friendly neighbors, the...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
I’m not ok. And that’s ok…
I am sitting a local coffee shop, next to my daughter’s school. I just dropped her off and am grabbing a latte with skim milk and a...
Rich Honiball
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
You Don't Know...
This month, I've been focusing on trying to approach every interaction with kindness. No, it doesn't mean I've gone soft or that I am...
Rich Honiball
- Jan 19, 2021
- 3 min
Words Matter
With all that surrounds us today, there is considerable debate about free speech, words and their impact, intended and unintended...
Rich Honiball
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Keep The Faith
A few weeks ago, my wife asked me why I was signing off these videos and even some of my emails with "Keep the faith!" Honestly, I...
Rich Honiball
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Win or Lose
I am not a "participation trophy" parent. I think we need to teach kids at an early age that winning doesn't mean you did your best, and...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 30, 2020
- 5 min
Reasons for Gratitude
gratitude [ grat-i-tood, -tyood ] noun the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful I have a confession to make. I am tired. Worn...
Rich Honiball
- Oct 24, 2020
- 2 min
A Simple Gesture, An Act of Kindness
I like to think of these simple gestures as "micro moments", extended from one to another in either a business or personal setting.
Rich Honiball
- Oct 12, 2020
- 4 min
A Time For Exploration
I am struck by the fact that this will be the first time in fifteen or twenty years where I have not traveled somewhere new...
Rich Honiball
- Sep 27, 2020
- 2 min
Leading From Behind
...that is really what we strive for - as parents, managers, leaders - that the team is out in front making things happen.
Rich Honiball
- Sep 21, 2020
- 3 min
My Advice, Just Drink the Wine
Sounds catchy for a blog post, don't you think? I will admit, this past week was pretty challenging, a bit of a roller coaster ride. It...
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