This, That and Then
Continuing with the writings of Robert H. Hoge’s “Thoughts on This and That”, Madeline established her own blog thus giving it a modern twist. Her focus is on Family Business, History, Strategic Planning, Training/Education, Governance and Legacy.
The Scent of Family Business: Memories of Bengay, Epsom Salt, and Hard Work
The smell of Bengay, Epsom salt, or baking soda—depending on whether you entered grandma’s house in the morning or evening—invokes memories of our family's dynamic and our never-ending family business responsibilities. I can still picture the plastic on the couches, inviting you to stick to it on a hot day, and the recliners positioned like sentinels in front of the TV, which had a security monitor on top. Those watching could keep an eye on any intruders trying to steal a candy bar or monitor our work ethic; heaven forbid there was any procrastination by a worker, which happened to be all related.