Category Archives: The Week-Ender

Come To The Table

Are you getting input from all the right people?

“If I were to set a place for you, would you join me at the table?” This question was posed to a small group of parks and recreation directors, superintendents, and field foremen. It was the premise of an hour-long … Continue reading

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Last-Minute Lament

Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.

How many times have you had a colleague come to you late in the workday asking for help on a project when he was facing an eminent deadline? I have to admit, this is one of my biggest pet peeves … Continue reading

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May I Have Your Attention?

For the here and now, let it be known that all of us landscape architect types feel we are pretty good at doing something in our practice of creating beautiful places. No matter what is said, no matter what is … Continue reading

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Moving On

It's never easy to say goodbye to an employer.

Why do little things in life give us such anxiety? As I sit here at my desk writing this week’s post, I am contemplating my day tomorrow and am a little nervous. Earlier today, I accepted a position with a … Continue reading

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Working With The Rain

Don't let the engineers rain on your parade!

Each year, the State of Texas requires landscape architects to complete 12 hours of training and education, rightfully thinking it will improve the practice of the profession. So recently, I spent nearly an entire day continuing that professional education. The … Continue reading

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