"There is no purpose to purpose." -- Michael Gerber That quote sounds pretty strange, doesn't it? Isn't purpose what all the "gurus" tell us we need to discover? A popular book title is, "Find your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team." (Whew! Whatever happened to nice, short … Continue Reading
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The last Renaissance Man?
A "polymath" is a person whose expertise spans many domains - or subject areas. Leonardo was a polymath. He lived during the Renaissance, so … Continue Reading
A master of truth and beauty
You were too big a boy or girl to have mommy leave a light on. There were no "nightlights" plugged into wall outlets back in those days. You … Continue Reading
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The fountain and the water-jar!
He who can go to the fountain does not go to the water-jar. — Leonardo da Vinci Bill started painting when he was 14. That was his job as an apprentice to the carriage-maker in the village in which he grew up. He painted the carriages with decorative doodles and scenes of country life. Bill's interest in … Continue Reading
The Bill Alexander Story
The Bill Alexander Story – Aldergrove
“But I’m here! I’m an artist!” Bill was losing his temper. "Here I go again," he thought, "just like in Toronto." Aldergrove In 1968, Bill started feeling the pull of the open road again. His dream of building an art colony would not leave him and he wanted to see if he might make that dream come true. He and Margarete set out from Los Angeles; and, this time, headed north to find their place … [Read More...]