Archives for September, 2008
TEAM: Winner Out of “Eight” Words to Describe Sabbatical
The guy in the red hat is Marcus Lynn, and I like the way his mind works. His posts - whether a simple passage of scripture, a challenge for your faith, the pop vs. soda map, or thoughts on leadership - well, this guy has something to say. His musings (“What Kind of Music does […]
Short on Sabbatical Funds? Join The Compact and Flee Consumer Grid
One of the Today Show segments this month features a woman who is challenged with pursuing her desired career of singing because of the certain financial roadblocks we all face– money to put a roof over our heads, buy gas, or eat. Along with working a second job to save for a sustainable existence when […]
WWOOFING It: Cheap Sabbatical Alternative to Shopping at Whole Foods
While some want their sabbaticals to be about extreme physical challenges like an Ironman Triathalon or solo circumnavigation, other people just want to get a wee more fit. We’re not interested in testing our body’s endurance, nor do we relish having our hearts jump out of our chests from fear (like when the wind starts […]
Beer Sales are Up and Here’s Where to Go for Happiness
True or False: Beer sales around the world added up to $50 billion last year. Answer: False. It’s actually double that amount. Why is this important? It’s actually not. It’s slightly interesting, just like the answer to “Which age group is more likely to be surfing the ‘net right now?” Answer: There are nearly twice […]
Why You’ll Want to Negotiate a “Pure” Sabbatical
Marcus Lynn did exactly as his mentor urged him to do. He negotiated an 8-week sabbatical before he accepted his new position as pastor of the First Church of Versailles in Versailles, Kentucky, a suburb of Lexington. That sabbatical opportunity rolls around every five years. And guess what? Marcus just got back!!! Guess what else? […]
ArmyTimes Reports on Military Sabbaticals
Academic and church organizations have long embraced sabbaticals, and industry is quickly jumping on the bandwagon. And now, the U.S. military may offer sabbaticals, according to an article in the ArmyTimes. Modeled after sabbaticals in the private sector, the six-year test program would be limited to 60 officers and 60 enlisted members, probably all Navy, […]