Archive for October, 2008

My Tiff loves hats and me! I am the luckiest guy in the world.

There are people in your life that just energize you. I call it “making deposits in your life vs withdrawals.” There is a guy named Fran that is very special to me in many ways. He lives in Boston during the spring/summer and in the fall/winter in Orlando. Fran is (Continue reading…)

Everyone, including myself, is complaining about the loss in the stock market – Candidly it is ugly. I joke about my 401-k plan that I have had for many years is now a 101-K plan. So while it is tough to swallow – what is the deal? I have decided (Continue reading…)

I was sitting at a economical bar in Ft Lauderdale that I love the cajun grouper sandwich and I over heard a very young couple talking. The girl – maybe 23-25 was sobbing and called her mom to tell her the story and said Mom – what choice do I (Continue reading…)

Today, I got home early to prepare dinner for the debates and I get a email – Wayne – call me ASAP. So my stomach dropped and a lump in my throat. I was told that a great guy and friend in the footwear industry DIED on Sunday night. Unbelievable. (Continue reading…)

Shoe charity and online consumer review site create program to provide shoes to needy people worldwide Attention all shoe lovers, critics and writers: Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, needs YOUR help! Just 3 minutes of your time will equal 3 pairs of shoes for kids in need. How is this (Continue reading…)

Today was an interesting test for me in several ways. First, I got up early – rode my bike, went to breakfast and hung out at the pool. Went to the airport frustrated for many reasons and had the following happen to me ( in a short period of time (Continue reading…)

I was informed today and confirmed that Soles4Souls and I are in the November edition of Runners World Magazine. Thanksso much for the recognition and appreciate the honor. My ask is as follows – I am not the celebrity here – the shoeless children and adults are the ones that (Continue reading…)

Interview with Wayne Elsey – CEO – Soles4Souls View Donna Smith’s blog Is your own closet-stuffed or bare? I get two choices eh? Somewhere in between. How would you describe your personal style? Conservative/contemporary depending on the occasion. What is your favorite piece or outfit in your closet? A pair (Continue reading…)

hope (hp) v. hoped, hop·ing, hopes v.intr. 1. To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment. 2. Archaic To have confidence; trust. v.tr. 1. To look forward to with confidence or expectation: We hope that our children will be successful. 2. To expect and desire. See Synonyms at expect. (Continue reading…)