October 14, 2004

How to Canoe in Five Sentences

"The bow paddler is only an engine, paddling straight ahead. The stern paddler is the captain and makes all decisions: "Paddle, stop paddling, switch sides, back paddle." The stern controls direction by paddling with a J-stroke -- back and out - or using the paddle as a rudder. The passengers sit still in the middle. Nobody stands up."
-- Robert Fulghum

Posted by Vanderleun at October 14, 2004 7:40 PM
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Great little note there on who is in control with
a road map to direct the people who need some
correction at times. A leader, like President
Bush.

Posted by: Carole at October 14, 2004 7:54 PM