The Black and Blue Blog
My Black and Blue Blog blog was originally created by me when I published the Almaden Cycle Touring Club (ACTC) newsletter the Black and Blue Bottom. It was used to aid in the production that newsletter. Now, it is just used to present views and content related to ACTC. Posts here are solely the opinion of the poster and do not reflect the opinions of the ACTC, anybody's employers or anybody else but the poster at the time the post was made.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Opinion: Embrace your whiners
So, you can imagine; I have been called a whiner many, many times. I consider it a compliment. That's a big reason I blog. Blogs can be great places to whine.
Many people are afraid of confrontation. They will remain silent even when they see problems. In my opinion a strong organization is one that confronts problems. But, how does an organization know it has a problem? It embraces its whiners.
The whiners are your canaries in the coal mine, your first line of alert. So, if you call me a whiner don't be surprised if I say, why thank you.
Organizations who recognize the value of whiners and provide them with a venue; have a lot to gain. Those who don't, risk finding much harsher critics; their customers.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Opinion: Criticism is good
Sunday, March 15, 2009
April 2009, ACTC Newsletter
Here is the April 2009 issue of the Black and Blue Bottom, the Almaden Cycle Touring Club (my bike club) newsletter. The April 2009 edition is my last edition as Publisher of our bike club newsletter. The time to leave has come.
I would like to thank all the brave ACTCers who have stepped up to distribute, solicit ads and contribute stories and reports to the Black & Blue Bottom. I especially would like to thank Naomi for all of her hard work and dedication to the newsletter. She has been great help and a good friend. Thanks to all of you who have been so supportive over the years!
These are in PDF format:
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
March 2009 B&BB Newsletter
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
February B&BB ACTC Newsletter
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
January B&BB Newsletter
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
November 2008, BBB New Version
Here is the November issue of the Black and Blue Bottom, the Almaden Cycle Touring Club newsletter. These are in PDF format: