a Cat's in the Cradle day

So, my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu...

Well, work isn't that bad. This market is a drag and I had a meeting this morning allowing me to hear how we ca "still make money, even in this market." So, I am seeing the year to three years ahead as a bit of a struggle. Thanks to God that I don't get my value/security from how much money I make. On all accounts we should be just fine, but the news was pretty dreary from the guys in the office (worst year on record for 2007 and could be worse in 2008).

My other work interest, as many know, is that I am starting an improvisational theater group this year. I am looking to gain a license agreement with a national improv comedy organization to do their show format and have run into some problems. First of all, they are taking an inordinate amount of time to decide if I can gain the license. They asked for my business plan and were surprised at its depth and scope (it is 47 pages, their average BP is 10 pages), but still took the time to tell me they would want changes (before they even read it). Business plans are written for the purpose of planning your business for success and operational strength. I am uncertain if I would even consider shanging my plan just because they did not like something. On top of that, this is a license to do a show format, not a franchise. There is no way to infer from the fact that I am applying for a license, that they would have a right to tell me how to run my business. On top of this, one of the existing licensees (a friend whose troup I was in 17 years ago) has told me that they are afraid that I am "too Christian." I don't know what that means, but no one has ever accused me of that and frankly, I am flattered.

Anyway, they are supposed to make a decision on granting/rejecting my application this Thursday (I applied around august 20th for what should have been a 3 month process at the outside). We will see how this goes. While I like the construct of this show, it is not the only way to do improv by a long shot and I can develop my own show. The process would be slower and the space needs smaller, so if God decides that it is best for me not to do these shows, I will take it as a verification that I should be slower and more cautious in my approach. However, if they are willing to look past my offensive level of Christianity (lol), then I will assume that God wants me to move forward in a little more bold way.

Oh, yeah....and the kids have the flu. See how I tied it all into the title? My thematic ability is impressive, no? Well, no. Have a nice day!