I shot an email to Francis Kong with the question for this series, “How do you guard your walk while pursuing excellence?” and got awed by the quick reply. [I’m phrasing the answer just so I can digest each phrase better]. Hi there Karen, Thanks for the question. A true follower (disciple/ apprentice), meaning…
Author: Karen E. Young
Sharing the journey of fumbling my way to pleasing Jesus as His follower, as a wife, mother, businesswoman/ entrepreneur, cook/baker, employer, writer, occasional singer, lifelong learner, and aspiring dancer.
Ptr. Peter Tanchi: How Do You Guard Your Walk While Pursuing Excellence Part 3: (Loving an Employee Lacking Competence)
PART 1 PART 2 Still on a quest, I sought the advice of Pastor Peter last Sunday. BUTTERFLYINTHESPRING (BITS):What to do if an employee is not focused, is committing mistakes on very simple tasks, and has a hard time learning to do his job right? PTC: Let him go BITS: As simple as that? PTC:…
James and Ann Sy: How Do You Guard Your Walk While Pursuing Excellence? Part 2
It started when one day, I was taken by surprise that a staff member who had been on board for many weeks was tasked to count thirty pieces of bread for our sandwich order. And the count was wrong. I have made it clear that we can not be putting sub-standard ingredients in our food…
Women’s Wellness and Beauty Event with Malu Tiongson Ortiz at 702DZAS
Malu Ortiz invited me to the 702 DZAS “Women’s Health and Wellness” Seminar to render a song and to facilitate the discussion on her book, Ikaw Na Ang Maganda, a #1 Bestseller at OMF Literature. This will be aired on December 31, 2015 as the New Year Special. Dr. Benzon also talked about Breast Health. …
Everyone’s Mom and the Love Relay
Last Sunday, my friend, Carol, texted me that she would be taking her mom, Tita Tina, to spend her 84th birthday at the shop on Tuesday, November 3. Carol’s older sister, Ginny, was my sister, Mai’s high school barkada; their batchmates from STC Cebu hung out a lot at the Bonifacio home on Archbishop Reyes…
BOOK: When A Good God Allows Rape by Joy Tan-chi Mendoza
Yesterday, my decorator, Joi Cutter came by the shop and before she left, lent me her book, When a Good God Allows Rape. Can a million broken pieces be mended? I couldn’t put the book down this morning and just read it in one go. Tears couldn’t stop flowing as I journeyed with Joy back to the time…
Why Gratitude is Good… Now Na
I got carried away with the early Christmas songs and displays early September so bought some garlands to try and spread the expense over one quarter instead of one month. But we still had some scheduled special occasions which might make Christmas decor out of place. So when my dear friend, Sol Tiansay, tagged me on…
When God Used A VALOR Chocolate Square Towards Marriage Building (That S Word)
The distributor of VALOR chocolates provided ample samples of Sugarfree and No Sugar Added Chocolates. I’ve taken the opportunity to share these chocolates with guests as we skip Halloween by riding the Thanksgiving celebrations of Canada (October 12) and US Thanksgiving (November 26) with our new theme, “Daily Thanksgiving is good for the heart.” We’ve been giving them away…
How Do You Guard Your Walk While Pursuing excellence? Part 1
“Miss Universe ba ‘to?” I point to the black hole on the one lollo rossa lettuce leaf that was supposed to go into one of the one hundred ten sandwiches going to a corporate account’s order. I’m referring to the quality standard of excellence we need… The clock says we have forty minutes more to…
A Heart to Heart Talk with Coney Reyes
Coney Reyes is an award-winning film and television actress, host, and producer spanning a showbiz career of over forty years and counting. She says she will not “touch” her face [medically]! She will only accept roles which are suitable for her age! But when you look at her, she looks so fresh and young, no need to even…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 