After dropping off a small package at the Lincoln post office, I noticed that I had left a nice set of tracks in the virgin snow.  I liked the pattern as well as the single-lit window and decided it was worth pausing for a quick photograph.

I was just contacted by a gentleman in Germany who noticed my retired collection of quick release clamps in a posting I made late last year.  He was interested in purchasing a set which makes this the first time I have made a sale as a direct result of a posting on this blog.

I took the time today to write a letter to the CEO and members of the Board of Directors of Dick’s Sporting Goods regarding their decision to no longer sell assault style rifles, high capacity magazines or firearms to anyone under 21 years of age.

As leaders within your organization, I am sure the decision to change your policy on gun sales was a difficult one. No doubt you struggled with the potential negative impact on your business as a result of those who would seek financial retaliation as a means to intimidate others from following in your footsteps. I for one will go out of my way to shop at your stores as a way of showing solidarity with your brave and common sense decision to help limit the carnage caused by assault-style weapons. No one can say with certainty whether your decision will save a single life. I believe it will and I am writing to thank you on behalf of the parents who will never have to grieve over the death of a child at the hands of another.

When your own time on Earth comes to an end, despite all other success you may have enjoyed, I believe you will be most proud of this moment in your careers. Thank you for standing up. Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your true leadership.