RAMBLINGS FROM BOB
DECEMBER 2010 | JUNE 2010

12-2010
Welcome to my year ending RAMBLINGS FROM BOB!

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season. In my doing so, I am sharing the attached “YouTube” as a small Christmas Gift of Song to all who have been part of my life personally and professionally. I hope you enjoy this, and in the event you have already had the privilege of viewing, this provides a nice uplifting moment in your busy day.

On my personal email account, I have two occurring phrases “Life is wonderful.....we need to discover and embrace all that it has to offer! “and “In life you have only few times to show how much you really care! Do not let those opportunities slip by!”

I was reminded of that fact when I was told last week that a new friend and client had just recently been diagnosed with a serious form of cancer. I was humbled by the news and felt sad, not just for the client, his family, a friend and his new challenge that he now faces, but with the fact that I have had moments this past year feeling sorry for myself for life struggles and challenges I, and all of us face. I paused and reflected that my challenges were minor in scope and inconsequential in nature as I reflect on the greatness of life, health and the new and old friends I have.

I am reminded that I cannot forget to say “Thank You” to those around me and not to forget that care, compassion and concern for others is one of the greatest gifts that I can give to others, whether they be friends or clients.

For those that have not looked, my new website www.strommen.com introduces you to the Strommen Family Foundation, an instrument for giving back to one of my passions, “Youth”. I look forward to the future as this continues to grow and evolve into one of the hallmarks of the firm and our commitment to family and legacy.

Life is wonderful and we need to continue to discover all that it has to offer and embrace the greatness that it provides. As a frequent Caribou Coffee Drinker, I reflect on a Caribou phrase…”Life is Short…Stay Awake for It?”…oh so how true that statement is.

So, on this snowy Holiday Season, I wish all a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season and wish all of you the happiness and grander that life and family can give to you this season and for seasons to come.

Robert A. Strommen