The Motion Picture Association of America rates movies to provide viewers with advance information about the content of films. If asked to rate this blog, I would say it is “not politically correct.” Having been reared in a small town in the Ozarks of southwestern Missouri during World War II and immediately following, I firmly believe there are some things we need to be reminded of as we prepare for Thanksgiving 2014, even if it means being politically incorrect. Bear with me for four paragraphs, and you will see what I mean. Read more…
Categories: Big Ten of Grammar, Business owners, Christianity, Grammar, Holidays, Judaism, Political Correctness, Religion, Stock holders, Thanksgiving, William B. Bradshaw Tags: Hostile takeovers, Mergers and Acquisitions, Missouri, Movies, Ozarks, Patriotism, World War II
An IRS office was keeping a close eye on a small company with only a few employees. The income reported by the small business on its annual income tax form seemed to the IRS to be more than could be expected by the company’s limited number of employees, unless there was a lot of overtime. The problem was that the small business reported no overtime being paid to its employees. Hence, an IRS agent was sent to look into the matter.
When he arrived, he introduced himself and explained to the owner that he wanted to take a look at his books. The owner responded by laying out his books on his desk and inviting the agent to spend as much time as he wanted looking over all the figures. The agent confirmed that no overtime was being paid, yet the income was more than seemed reasonable for the number of employees. He decided to interview the owner. Read more…
Categories: Business owner, CEO, Family, IRS, Labor, Management, Overtime, The Big Ten of Grammar, William B. Bradshaw Tags: compromise, Gospel of Matthew, IRS, Teamwork
The other morning I went to a Starbucks I am well acquainted with and know the flow of customer traffic. I went at a time when there would be a really good cross section of people: high school and college students, young adults, and older people. I concentrated at first on high school students; I knew they were just killing a few minutes before hurrying on to school.
I went from table to table, sitting down in a chair, and saying to the somewhat surprised students sitting around the table, “I’m William Bradshaw. I’m a writer working on an article, and I need your help. Would you mind answering a few questions?” The responses were always in the affirmative. Read more…
Categories: College, graduation, Grammar, Grandparents, High School, Occupations, Parents, Politics, Starbucks, William B. Bradshaw Tags: High School, Occupations, Political Science, Politicians, Politics, Starbucks, Vocation
