Stitch

The other day I wrote about how being proactive can save more work later - remember a stitch in time saves nine?

What should have been mentioned - but wasn't - is that that one stitch needs to be done correctly or all is for naught.

So do it promptly, but correctly.  Or you might as well not bother at all.

Good start

Last night the City Council and Bristol Industrial Development Board met to approve a development agreement for the Bristol Border Region Retail Tourism Development District.

The day marked the culmination of 19 months of concentrated work by many to position the city for a major retail project on Interstate 81 at Exit 74 that will be anchored by Bass Pro Shops - the 5th Bass Pro to open in Tennessee and the first anchor tenant for the project.

The day also marked the start of the next chapter of work - the construction phase including public improvements followed by vertical improvements (i.e., stores).  This phase will be completed by April 2014 when the initial public improvements are completed to usher in the opening of Bass Pro; to be followed by the first opening of other retail stores in the Spring of 2015.

This project was identified as key objective in the strategic economic development plan that was adopted one year ago this month.  So it's fair to say where off to a good start.

Thread

A "stitch in time saves nine" is a great proverb.

And its meaning?  To prevent more work later - do it now - even if it doesn't involve needle and thread.

Haggis

Happy Robbie Burns Day.

An 18th century Scottish poet and writer, Robbie is best known for Auld Lang Syne, the song most often heard at New Years.  A true Scot, his favorite food was, of course - haggis.

Everybody who likes haggis, please raise your hand.  And for the rest of us - a double cheeseburger will be just fine.

King University

Dr. Greg Jordan announced today that King College will officially be renamed King University on June 1, 2013 to reflect the comprehensive nature of their academic programs.

Congratulations to President Jordan, the Board of Trustees, and the faculty and staff for another milestone event at this great academic institution.

Reward

Are your days busy and productive?

It really doesn't matter how, why, or what for, or whether at work, home, play, or some or all of the above.

Just be busy - and productive.  Life will be more rewarding that way.

Directions

I asked you to wish for sunny days - not heavy snowfall like we had yesterday.

Reminds me of an incident a long time ago about following instructions before starting an elementary school quiz.

The instruction of the teacher was to read the directions in full before starting the quiz.  Turns out the last direction of the 3 on the top of the page was to disregard the other 2 and just put the pencil down and quietly fold hands on the desk and wait on the others - to not take the quiz at all.

Of course, most of the students didn't bother to read the directions and were later embarrassed when the teacher shut down the exercise and pointed out their failure to follow her instructions and the directions.

So follow directions - you'll be better off because of it - as was I.