by Michael Carlon | Jul 1, 2013 | Faith and Pop Culture
Those of you who know me know that I love movies. Always have. It drives my wife crazy that I can actually have full conversations with other people and only speak by using movie quotes. This weekend, my daughter and I saw Man of Steel. I am a big fan of Superman –...
by Michael Carlon | Jun 27, 2013 | The Moderating Life
As another busy week comes to an end I am grateful for the fact that a new client has entrusted me with their insight needs. This week I was fortunate enough to conduct 12 ethnographies; a fancy word for research that is part observational and part Q&A conducted...
by Michael Carlon | Jun 18, 2013 | Self Awareness
Today we say our final goodbye to a very special family member, Arthur Verses. I’ll explain the relationship so you understand; my wife Nicole has a brother named Pete. Pete Married Karen. Karen’s mother Joann married Arthur Verses. In total, Arthur had...
by Michael Carlon | Jun 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
What do an old pair of Nike sneakers, Paul Simon, The Advocate and the State Theatre have in common? My father, Don Carlon. When I was growing up, my father taught me lessons of sacrifice, generosity and frugality through the example he set for me and my brothers and...
by Michael Carlon | Jun 11, 2013 | Parenthood
It is very hard for me to believe that my kids will be graduating from grammar school next week. Actually, the school does not refer to it as graduation; they refer to it as “moving up.” G, P, and M are going to middle school and I am already seeing signs...
