Life Is But A Dream?

Andrea Lind
Limetree Labs
Published in
2 min readMay 23, 2018

“Row, Row, Row your boat,

Gently down the stream.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily

Life is but a dream.”

I can remember the first time I heard this song sung in rounds, with the second group beginning the first line as the leading group finished. I was in Mrs. Jones’ class room, and the big kids, the fourth-graders, came in to sing to us. I thought they were so connected, so syncopated; they were the Children’s Choir of Some Important City! Later I discovered that singing “Row Your Boat”, in rounds or not, is easy. It looks and sounds intricate and well-rehearsed, but it’s child’s play.

Most classic children’s songs have dark origins, such as “Ring around the Roses”, or “London Bridge Is Falling Down”, but this song has a beautiful message. It sounds like it’s about hard work, the constant rowing. Sure, but gently? Not exactly. It’s about smart, thoughtful work. Every oarsman knows that the oar shouldn’t make a splash.

When it’s right? It just flows.

At Limetree Labs we know that your business has to be smart. It has to be connected, syncopated, the parts moving without struggle. When a business is humming along it’s like a well-oiled machine. None of the parts are doing anything too wild. They may move up and down, or from side to side, or spin- all of this without mystery, with nothing indefinable. And when each part is doing its job, when everything is following the process, the results are intricate and well-rehearsed.

A smart and thoughtful IT infrastructure facilitates performance and maximizes profit. We have established processes that ensure a smooth ride. Our Inventory Management gives you an instant view of your technical environment. Our Documentation saves money by leveraging warranties and vendor support. Our Procurement keeps your tech tools up to date and works with our Project Management to tackle evolving needs as you grow. Our IT services are delivered by our top-tier senior level professionals that will forge important team relationships.

The song has got most of it right. It’s on track until the last line. This isn’t a dream. It’s the Limetree Labs Experience.

Reposted from: https://www.limetreelabs.com/blog/life-is-but-a-dream/

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