Time is a warrior... a poem by Roger J Lown

This poem came to me as I thought about the element of time. Of all the battles men have fought, time is an opponent that always wins.

By Roger J Lown

Time is a warrior I cannot conquer.

It is an enemy so cruel

it steals more than any mere man can steal.

Time has power over man.

It is a power no man can put bit or bridle to.

We can conquer lands and people.

But it is time a fierce element that conquers us.

We must seize and value the moment we are living in.

For tomorrow is not promised to us.

The reply Yes or No to our request. #RogerThat

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My thoughts on the reply Yes or No to our request. By Roger J Lown

We all like to hear Yes, No on the other hand is not friendly at all. I had a friend of mine many years ago who first became a corrections officer. In his training he learned this valuable lesson: if you're not sure always say no. A No can always be turned into a Yes, but a Yes cannot be turned into a No. Think about that advice!

Giving the answer No when we are not ready to give a Yes is very helpful to us. In most cases we say No to people because we don't have enough information. In the case of making friends on facebook my question is who do we know mutually? If you have family friendly postings then I welcome you as my friend. 

So the next time you ask somebody for something and they reply no, they may be seeking more information and they want to feel secure in giving the OK for your request. Yes and No gives us options and freedom. Not everything in life is Yes and not everything in life is No. When we answer No, it gives us time to get more information and feeling more confident in saying Yes I OK this.

Roger J Lown

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Old School Auto Repair Centers. An idea for educating customers and putting trust back into auto repair. By Roger J Lown

Dear Reader and potential investors,

Here is my idea for “Old School Automotive Repair Centers” that may interest people in improved customer care and experience in the auto repair business.

What is the Old School way? When a mechanic sees one customer as a network of customers instead of a dollar sign that’s old school. Have you ever walked into a spider web? You don’t get caught in part of it the whole web seems to cover and cling to your head. It’s all about customer connection. When a mechanic educates a customer by showing and pointing out to them what needs repair on their vehicles that’s old school. If insurance regulations don’t allow customers into the repair area then a camera should be used. A mechanic shouldn’t tell the problem to their customer they should show the problem to their customer. That’s how you gain customer trust and that’s how you do honest business. I gave this much thought. Although I can perform vehicle maintenance and limited repair I don’t profess to be a mechanic. However I would work with a person of quality character who desires to operate an auto repair service center the Old School way. How would I do this business differently? The Old School Auto Repair Center mission will be a commitment to excellence in Customer service and customer experience. I’ll describe it this way:

“When a customer enters the Old School Auto Repair Center they are greeted by an associate who cares. By the way associates who care smile, a genuine smile. When an employer appreciates an employee they smile often. The customer is asked what can be done for them. Once it is established that there is a problem with the vehicle the client is offered an option. The mechanic accompanied with an assistant who will be taking notes takes the vehicle for a test drive with the customer riding along. This makes it much easier since the customer can describe the problem further without embarrassment. The mechanic can listen and feel for sounds, vibration, rattles, erratic shifting, and checking for fluid leaks while he drives. The shop representative listens to the mechanic while taking notes notes. An agreement is signed and the trouble shooting test drive begins. The more the customer knows and is informed the more they trust a business. Auto repair shops who earn their clients trust do good business and stay in business! In return customers need to show their appreciation by paying the repair bills. Trust works both ways. One sign that would be on the wall in an Old School Repair Center would be “We’ll give you Old School service you give us Old School payment. Below are further details of my model for Old School Auto Repair Service Centers:

·      The service center building is in the design of a red brick schoolhouse with a school bell atop the roof.

·      The company name on the building and on the tow trucks and flatbed trucks read Old School Auto Repair. Underneath the company name is the slogan “We educate our customers” on the truck doors.

·      The slogan on the building as well as the slogan on the tow trucks reads, “We educate our customers”.

·      The tow trucks and flat bed trucks have a yellow or distinguished lime-green paint theme to them. Not only is theme similar to school buses the vehicles are visible on highways at night.

·      While customers wait they are offered free classes on oil and filter changes, emergency tire change, and tips and lessons for roadside emergencies. Watching “how to” videos.

·      Classes on how to tell if a mechanic is being dishonest.

·      Old School employees are “graded” on their work and performance. Employees whom maintain steady “grades” are recognized by advancing positions, employee awards in excellence, bonuses, and pay.

·      Employee of the month parking. An employee is awarded parking in the special “employee of the month parking in front of the service center for recognition of outstanding customer service.

That’s the kind of business model I desire to create. The customer is given the best service possible and an experience of being educated. Education is the best defense from fraud.

Roger J Lown

Writer Author Speaker of Possibilities

Do Not Disturb: This is my reading time.

Are you looking for a book of short stories to relax after work or waiting for an appointment?  I introduce one of my characters, “A day in the life of Andrew Henneway-a single dad” Based on a true story, page 1. “The man versus the mountain. A true story told by the author”, page 10. “The day I decided to skip school”, a true story from the author’s childhood memories, page 11. Short Story from the author’s upcoming book: “The Life and Tones Of The Lake City VFD”. The first due engine gets the action. A creative story, page 12.

             Volunteer firefighters, would you like to view a cooking show on the network that celebrates and honors volunteer first responders? “Fire in The Kitchen!’ Cookin’ for the Vollies!”A Television show idea for appreciating volunteer firefighters-created by Roger J Lown, page 19.

Are you looking for a story about personal improvement and confidence? “Nature’s Playground-I’m Going To Climb That Tree!” A lesson on building personal confidence- from the author, page 24.

            A story of family inspiration. “My father didn’t take me to baseball games-he took me to “structure fires.”A fond memory from the author’s youth, page 32. “My confined space challenge”. A true story from the author’s fire fighting volunteer days, page 34. 

            Do you need a good laugh? “Laugh, its healthy for you! Comedy by Roger J Lown. From “Left handed shovels” to “Please get me some coffee” and confusion when your name is Roger “What’s in a name?” page 44.

            Coaches and sport teams, are you looking for encouragement and inspiration? You are the coach and your team is losing an important game. Write a speech to motivate your team to a win, page 51.   

            What is the definition of success? “Why do you think some people are successful in life and others are not?” page 59. “A pessimist says the bridge is out, an optimist says they will build a bridge”, page 69.

            Give credit and respect for those who are silent heroes. “This post is a tribute to the U.S Postal Service and all Mail Carriers”, page 70.

            Are you looking for great song lyrics that celebrate and honor family values and bonds? A song I wrote in both a country music version and a Rap / Hip-Hop version. “Like a 10-75-when family calls I drop it all and I’m there like a 10-75!” page 74. Last but not least, Three Poems by Roger J Lown, page 86.

            Dear Editor,

            Are you looking for a book of short stories to relax after work or waiting for an appointment?  I introduce one of my characters, “A day in the life of Andrew Henneway-a single dad” Based on a true story, page 1. “The man versus the mountain. A true story told by the author”, page 10. “The day I decided to skip school”, a true story from the author’s childhood memories, page 11. Short Story from the author’s upcoming book: “The Life and Tones Of The Lake City VFD”. The first due engine gets the action. A creative story, page 12.

             Volunteer firefighters, would you like to view a cooking show on the network that celebrates and honors volunteer first responders? “Fire in The Kitchen!’ Cookin’ for the Vollies!”A Television show idea for appreciating volunteer firefighters-created by Roger J Lown, page 19.

Are you looking for a story about personal improvement and confidence? “Nature’s Playground-I’m Going To Climb That Tree!” A lesson on building personal confidence- from the author, page 24.

            A story of family inspiration. “My father didn’t take me to baseball games-he took me to “structure fires.”A fond memory from the author’s youth, page 32. “My confined space challenge”. A true story from the author’s fire fighting volunteer days, page 34. 

            Do you need a good laugh? “Laugh, its healthy for you! Comedy by Roger J Lown. From “Left handed shovels” to “Please get me some coffee” and confusion when your name is Roger “What’s in a name?” page 44.

            Coaches and sport teams, are you looking for encouragement and inspiration? You are the coach and your team is losing an important game. Write a speech to motivate your team to a win, page 51.   

            What is the definition of success? “Why do you think some people are successful in life and others are not?” page 59. “A pessimist says the bridge is out, an optimist says they will build a bridge”, page 69.

            Give credit and respect for those who are silent heroes. “This post is a tribute to the U.S Postal Service and all Mail Carriers”, page 70.

            Are you looking for great song lyrics that celebrate and honor family values and bonds? A song I wrote in both a country music version and a Rap / Hip-Hop version. “Like a 10-75-when family calls I drop it all and I’m there like a 10-75!” page 74. Last but not least, Three Poems by Roger J Lown, page 86.

            My work can be found in my new book,” Do Not Disturb: This is my reading time”, available on e-book format on Amazon Kindle by author Roger J Lown.

         Thank you for reading and I ask that you share my letter with people you know. Thank you for your help and may your generosity return to you in abundance!

Sincerely, Roger J Lown

Writer Author Speaker of Possibilities.

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