Twitter Thoughts for 2007-09-30
- What have I missed? #
- I think I have a great idea for a new project which encompasses the boardrooms of all major companies throughout North America. #
- I’m hungry. Someone feed me. #
- Catching up with Sean Aiken and his OneWeekJob.com project. #
- @fave: Bug’s a pretty crazy movie, eh? #
- Going out for a ride on the mountain bike … watch it live at http://justin.tv/ronaldlewis #
- Marriage seems … so 1950s. Why do people get married anyway? #
- Ink and paper doesn’t really mean much — It’s about the relationship, bond or complete understanding of each other. #
The Perfect Merger: Starbucks and Panera Bread
I frequent Panera Bread and Starbucks several times a month. Both have friendly staff, a familiar brand and premium offerings.
However, I often fantasize about what they’d be like — together. StarPanera? PaneraBucks? Starbucks? Okay, who cares about names. What any consumer cares about is great service, quality and a great dining experience. These guys exceed well at both — everyday!
Wouldn’t it be great to have your favorite Starbucks coffee along with a delicious turkey sandwich and whole grain baguette? Imagine a one-stop shop of choices for great meals, beverages, snacks and desserts. Both provide comfortable environments to enjoy an evening with the family, a colleague — well, anyone, really.
I think Panera and Starbucks have a complimentary customer base, so why not combine the “best of the best” into a new experience that customers of both will enjoy? What do you think?
Live Your Best Life
Update: I just finished watching the 1.5 hour video of CMU’s Dr. Randy Pausch. I am nothing short of inspired or energized. To see a man who may not be here three months from now — be as happy and content with life as he is, should be a wake up call for all of us. This is how we should live our lives. This is who we should be.
We all need a guiding light — a source of inspiration. TechCrunch founder and editor Michael Arrington posted this much appreciated and final lecture by Dr. Randy Pausch, Computer Science Professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
See it, hear it and embrace it.
My thoughts about Dr. Pausch in my recent TechCrunch comment
Michael –
Thank you.
Dr. Pausch –
Thank you for the best 1.5 hours of my life in recent memory. We’ve never met, though we did connect in spirit. Humanity needs more telling stories like your own — The ingredients which make life rewarding, plentiful and divine.
I will make the best effort to never complain or whine a day more. I will not give up when I’m told “no” or when the door doesn’t open. I will not feel sorry about a life I believe is horrible, when its been so great. I will not stop dreaming, for my dreams have carried me this far. I will not deny myself an opportunity because of the opinion or feedback of someone else. I will not worry about those who judge me because of my skin color — Because it does not define my intelligence, worth, capability or identity. I will be a kid at heart until I die, for it brings joy, innovation, peace and happiness to my life. I will strive to be happier, despite past experiences and the present state of our world.
Thank you, thank you, thank you — from the bottom of the heart and the core of my being.
TechCrunch readers –
May Dr. Pausch be a reminder of what it means to be human. It’s not about your career, profession, title, skin color, identity or bank account. It’s about what truly matters — whether you’re rich or poor. We can be stripped of everything, yet what remains is a heart and soul to carry forth our mission to survive, succeed and prosper.
Much love –
Ronald L. Lewis II
Twitter Thoughts for 2007-09-29
- As visionaries, we can predict the future all we like; Ultimately, it’s simply a gift to foresee what human beings MIGHT embrace. #
- In 1988, I speculated as a kid that we’d one day see digital radio — All complete with diagrams and explanations. #
- Slowly, but surely, you are advancing toward an Internet economy and new form of government unlike anything we know today. #
- The Internet will become the central nervous system of our world in the next 8-12 years. Indeed, the Internet will be everywhere. #
- ahhh…WE are advancing toward and Internet economy…not YOU…damnit…typos #
- WTF? SecondLife.com is returning a 503 error. I simply want to re-download the software and use my account again. #
- Okay, secondlife.com is back. Seems they get an influx of traffic. #
- Re-downloading SL. #
- Listening to my orchestra playlist on Last FM #
- @calinative: I see you dropped by Justin.TV … I was thinking … see you next time #
- Went to be early (8 or 9ish mountain) last night … now I’m lurking #
- Gotta love waking up at 2 AM … absolute silence … peaceful … there’s nothing like it. #
Twitter Thoughts for 2007-09-28
- Dreaming, thinking and inventing — In Bed. #
- Ahhh — So much for going to bed … #
- … Joost just released version 1.0 of their client! #
- Dreaming, thinking and inventing — In bed. Zzzzzzzzzz. #
- Time to shower. #
- Seems Justin.TV is down. #
- Well, it seems Justn.TV is back up. #
- Since Justin.TV added a viewer count to all lifecast channels, my channel (http://justin.tv/ronaldlewis) has been viewed 3,500+ times. Cool! #
- … 3,500+ times within a six day period, that is. Not bad at all. Enough numbers to interest some folks in advertising or sponsorship. #
- Watch me crash in a puddle of mud and water in this video … http://tinyurl.com/2cm62l #
- Checkout my tour of Denver’s Kwik-E-Mart (during the Simpson’s movie promotion) … http://tinyurl.com/2xbytm #
- Hello and greetings to my new Twitter friend @DYbarra #
- I’m glad I joined Twitter. Several times a week, there’s a new relationship. Thank you, Twitter. #
- @amandamooney and @juliaroy: Happy Friday! How about something to eat? I’m hungry. #
- Hmmm… if I changed my username to say, ‘ronaldlewis’, would everyone still follow me down the aqua-brick-road? #
- The fish sandwich says to the burger: "Something smells fishy, and it ain’t me." #
- We’re just a fish bowl … that goes round ‘n round everyday … #
- I really need to figure out my position in this thing we call social media. Eventually, I’ll figure it out. #
- Hmmm. I think a book is in my future — hard copy and digital. Actually, Several of them. There’s a lot to talk about and share. #
- Hello to my new Twitter friend @herb. #
- How are YOU on this Friday? I hope this finds you doing well and looking forward to a GREAT weekend. #
- @adamjackson: 100 tweets a day? Holy frick! #
- Are you on StumbleUpon? Join me at http://ronaldl79.stumbleupon.com #
- How many endless — and wasteful conversations/meetings/discussions — have you had in the past year? My goal is ZERO starting now. #
- Food and "The 4-Hour Workweek" #
- @openseas: It’s a pleasure to have you as a friend here on Twitter. #
- emilymcdonnell: Is Garth’s new single pretty good? I haven’t heard it yet (I don’t even listen to radio). #
- @emilymcdonnell: Garth is awesome … #
- @calinative: I think you have what you need to escape the misery of the 9-5. #
- Need an invite for Joost or GrandCentral? Let me know via DM. #
- Amazing … Schneider National’s Donald J. Schneider was worth $1.3 Billion last year and in 2005 … this year … $3 Billion. #
- @ewu: Schneider National is a global transportation logistics provider. You can’t miss their "safety orange" trucks on the highways. #
- @ewu: I just made a blog post about Schneider and my history with the executive and company … http://tinyurl.com/ysyrrd #
- At the end of the day, I realize most people don’t "give a shit," but I think my efforts and accomplishments to date do matter. #
- There’s been an increase in newborn births here in Denver, where they’re affectionately known as "Blizzard Babies": http://tinyurl.com/2 … #