Bill's Stories: Table of Contents
Foreword
Foreword
These stories represent key memories for me
Personal
The Geometry Ostracism
A critical hurdle in math.
Mythology and Religion with Mr. Fournier
A high school class discussion brings new perspectives
Swimming Lessons - Managing the Drift and Squirm
Learning to teach young swimmers
Sailing: Checking out the Finn
Splash! Wet progress in sailing qualifications
The Thesis Experience
A lesson in writing
The Xerox Diversion
A brief diversion on career direction
The Hofbräuhaus Convergence
Chance connections
The Maine Toll Taker
Wisdom, insight, and a great route from the toll taker
Silk City
A City of Memories
How Did You and Cheryl Meet?
A chance encounter
New Eyeglasses and the Eiffel Tower
A fine start on an adventure
Are You Teasing Me
Another important lesson
"Oh!"
Small word, big difference
Navy
A Lesson from a Ferocious Leader
A clear mission
The Shotgun Wedding
Did this really happen?
The Bicycle Ride
An adventure fulfilled
Golfe Juan and the Commander at the Sea Hotel
When Things Might be going Wrong
HP/Agilent
Forecast Shenanigans
Keeping things relevant with manufacturing
The Coffee Pot Talk
How a weekly gathering anchored a departmental transformation
The Morristown Tour
Significance from History
Answer the Phones - Just Say Yes
Key elements of supporting a field sales team
Travel
Driving in Italy
Not for the faint of heart!