Looking at
the Cup Half Full
since 1966

How do you pronounce that?

“Holzapfel” actually means crabapple (Holz = Wood, Apfel = Apple).

This is not German for beginners, though.

Just call me Klaus.

Conversation Starters

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Non-violent Communication

This is simply another way to make the world a better place. We can keep yelling at each other (online and offline) or we tone it down and try to understand what others are actually trying to say. For starters I highly recommend Marshall Rosenberg’s book on the topic.

Common Sense

Need to discuss common sense?
Does someone need a dose of it?
Are the principles unclear?
Doubting its benefits?
Please get in touch!

Empowerment

We are ALL so much better off with a higher level of empowerment. Women, minorities, immigrants: stronger together with a sprinkle of Ubuntu on top please!

Optimizing

One of my strongest realizations is how limited our time on earth really is. Therefore having a purpose in life and using it as a guide is of high priority for me. This is not necessarily the easy route. I keep challenging myself. My journey has ups and downs and many of them have been recorded on this blog.

Random Acts of Kindness

Buying a cup for someone else. Paying for someone’s groceries. Giving flowers to a stranger. Shoveling someone’s driveway. Generally this is not something we talk about a lot. It’s something we simply do. Beware: Once you know how good it feels one can become addicted.

 

Twitter musings from the past week

Twitter musings from the past week

May 9, 2010 1 min read

I wish someone could come up with a spam mail that takes me longer than 0.2 seconds to see that it is spam. Come on, be more creative! # @pamdodd Thanks for the flowers. I have been very sloppy in keeping up with the Twitter crowd lately. All for good…

Twitter musings from the past week

Twitter musings from the past week

May 2, 2010 1 min read

Usually lip-syncing is inexcusable. In Withney Houston's case it might be a live saver for her and her fans. Can someone teach her? # I drive by an amusement park each day. I am thinking of sponsoring an early morning ride. Everyone should be on a rollercoaster 1x / day…

Twitter musings from the past week

Twitter musings from the past week

Apr 25, 2010 1 min read

I heard the AP style guide team has opened a hotline for all the desperate people struggling with FB's new terminology ;) # @emcarx I'll remotely join that party! If they accept Paypal I'll buy u a drink. in reply to emcarx # On my wish list: A FB button…

Twitter musings from the past week

Twitter musings from the past week

Apr 18, 2010 1 min read

Carlsberg Brewery: Workers strike and walk off job when told they cannot drink beer while working: http://ow.ly/1ySGS # Did you know that you could yourself flush down the toilet? The catholic church is doing it right now. Watch and learn. # I am wondering what the growth rate for video…

Twitter musings from the past week

Twitter musings from the past week

Apr 11, 2010 2 min read

German minister of defense: "The situation in Afghanistan could be called war in layman's terms." What a bright bulb u are ! # My Latin sucks but here is what Urbi et Orbi meant in plain words today: "Happy Easter to all past, current & future child-abusing priests." # 4…

Twitter musings from the past week

Twitter musings from the past week

Apr 4, 2010 2 min read

I get to notice first-hand that South Africa is finally moving into the spot light. People keep calling about how to get involved. Good… # Why do presidents age so quickly in office? Trips like Obama's night visit to Kabul aren't exactly rejuvenating. Grueling schedule. # @littlefoxy I wish there…

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