Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

How long has it been since you watched Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? For me it has been about 15 years or so. So, when our son suggested we watch it last night, it was sure, why not. The singing voice for Snow White is definitely old style, but the animation, look at it carefully, is absolutely awesome. Remember, this was released in 1937 and was all hand drawn. No computers, No Copiers, No Scanners. All by hand. We have lost so much craftsmanship through the years (compare buildings from 100 years ago and all the ornate artwork to the block square buildings of today). Anyways, he is going through a book of 1000 movies you need to see in your lifetime, and although he has been working on it for a few years, the 1930s have a huge section in the book. I know we are watching another one tonight.

So, on the next cold, snowy, night and you are bored with reality TV, and want a fun movie to watch, either pull Snow White off of your shelf, or go down to the nearest video rental place. You will be glad you did. I know I was.

 

How's Work?

When I am not at work, I like to think that there is more to me than my work self. I have a lot of interests and different hobbies. Yes, I read business magazines and newspapers at home, but they help to round out my knowledge on so many different topics. Like the wonderful wine column in the Wall Street Journal, or articles about having a personal life while running a business in Inc Magazine. So, why is How's Work the topic of this blog? Because I have a brother (yes dear readers, if you know my family you know who it is) and his first question when he calls is hows work? It is because he doesn't know anything else to ask. But, in my eyes, it is nosy, impersonal, and not what I want to discuss at 9:00 at night when I am spending time with my family and winding down after a long day at work. I know that he means well, but it still gets me mad. It isn't just because of the fact that the last year and a half have been tough to be a business person in this country, and because I am under a lot of stress to keep the company running smoothly.

You know I realize that at any social function (not work related) it is really not a good question to ask. If you want to ask about work, ask specific questions that show you care. Such as how are your employees doing personally with short work weeks? How are you enjoying not having to work on Saturdays since business is slow and so forth.

For now, I will just say work is fine. My employees have been very loyal to the company. We are all working hard to weather not just the snow but the continued recession and lack of sales. We will pull through.

For fun, I am watching the Olympics. I taped the ice skating pairs last night and the Chinese are now ice skating, it is just incredible to watch!

Snow and more Snow

I am trying to remember why I moved south. Oh yes, now I know... the weather in New England was getting the best of me. And this winter reminds me why snow in New England is better than snow in the south. New England states actually have snow plows! And, people have snow tires on their cars or drive with chains, or stay home if they don't. Individuals own snow shovels to clear side walks, and driveways instead of just waiting until the snow melts away.

I love snow when it covers the brown grass and leafless trees and makes everything a winter wonderland. I don't like having to cover for all the employees that can't get into work (we sell all over the country, so we can't shut down our offices.) I love playing in the snow. But I am in the "south". We are not supposed to have as much snow as we have gotten this winter, and we are not done yet! Can you tell? I have cabin fever. I feel confined. And, I see it is lightly snowing again... this is Sunday... I should enjoy it... but all I can think about is, who won't come to work tomorrow?

Anyways, tonight is the Super Bowl. I an enthralled by the big commercials that come out during this event. I like both teams that are playing, so either one that wins will be OK with me.

The local yoga studio keeps shutting down every time there is just a little snow on the ground. So, I'll go to the class at the YMCA this afternoon (hopefully). The Y class is good, but there are 50 people in it... no personal attention. The class at the local studio usually has around 6 people. Either way will be good for my body.

There is a children's rhyme that is rain rain go away come again some other day. I think we need one for snow. (PS... there is good news. We don't have a drought any more in NC, now we have flooding!)