Time for Some Joy in Mudville

Oct 27

[Photo credit: The Philadelphia Inquirer]

Sure, the economy is being described in apocalyptic terms, bonuses are a bygone memory, and we’re preparing in HR for rafts of RIFs. But every once in a while you have to stand back and think about the joyful things…like the Phillies being on the verge of clinching the World Series tonight in Philadelphia. Call us what you want — Killadelphia, Filthadelphia. We don’t care. It takes a lot to get 1.5 million Philadelphians together on something. Well, we’re together on this one. And for one day, at least, we can stand back and just be happy. That’s not a bad start to a Monday.

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Frank Roche

Frank started IFRACTAL over 7 years ago with Sarah Chambers. Together, they've created HR communications and HR software for some of the world's leading companies. Frank is also studying Flamenco guitar and origami.

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  1. Ron Ulrici says:
    October 27, 2008 at 9:48 am

    Gee Frank, but what about us who don't live in Mudville? Just kidding – we all have a lot to be grateful for no matter where we live. Today, it is going to be 80 degrees where I am in California. Life is still good.

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  2. Frank says:
    October 27, 2008 at 11:46 am

    Ron, woe to those who don't live in Philly….although 80 degrees and Cali is a good trade. ;-)

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