The heroes of many of my friends as a child were the usual celebrities, musicians, or sports figures. I was no different. Mom and dad took my brothers and I to many air shows, but a trip to the Kennedy Space Center way back in the 1970’s escalated astronauts to heroic levels. Seeing the massive…… Continue reading Dreams, Goals, and Passion
Should we give people in the past leeway in terms of morality and ethics? I’ve often thought about this growing up, while in school, and even at times in my adult life. With the unrest ongoing in our country this year, these questions come back to me. I often hear that “things were different back…… Continue reading Morality is Timeless
The impact of losing a job can be severe. I know from personal experience. I found it equal measures of challenging and depressing. Thoughts of how to keep paying the bills were on my mind constantly. I tried to be excited about new opportunities and to do something different, and while it’s important to be…… Continue reading Surviving Unemployment
When I think of a life well lived, I often think back to the ending scene of the movie Saving Private Ryan. James Ryan, now an elderly man, visits the grave of Captain John Miller. He asks his wife if he was worthy of Miller’s sacrifice in saving him. Although this is a movie, it’s…… Continue reading Live Well
Life always seems to come down to numbers and stats. Each year, numbers of children are born, numbers of people die. We divide our populations into generations, boomers, x, millennial, etc… A certain number of people will contract a disease or sickness. Stats document people affected by the coronavirus or the flu. War seems to…… Continue reading In Memory of Kathi
As a fan of the band Rush, it was with stunned disbelief when I read that Neil Peart passed away right after the new year. Neil was a pro in every sense of the word. After the announcement that he died from brain cancer, tributes poured in from fans, and fellow musicians. His skills are…… Continue reading The Greatness of Neil Peart
Being a social butterfly isn’t in my comfort zone, and I’ve always been envious of those who can go into new situations and immediately feel at ease. I still have moments of being quiet and not overly outgoing in social situations. Mom enrolled me in tee-ball when I was very young, probably five or six. …… Continue reading Ode to Garrett
Throughout my career in the information technology field, I’ve lost count how many times I upgraded computer labs. The time required for disconnecting and dismantling the computers were far quicker than the setup of the new machines. New computer setups require extensive time and effort to properly get the machines set up, configured, and keeping…… Continue reading The Building of Integrity and Character
Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town Waiting for someone or something to show you the way Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain You are young…… Continue reading Time
As I watched the final round of The Open Championship, I wondered if the two top contenders going down the stretch had one any of golf’s majors. I enjoy when someone can celebrate their first big win as a professional. This year, Shane Lowry won handily, and raised the Claret Jug for his first major…… Continue reading Celebrate Your Accomplishments
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