I originally thought I’d start a travel blog. But that has changed. I am lucky to be able to travel for work, and I love to take photos. So why not start a travel blog? Why can’t I be one of those fantastic people who travel all around the world and seemingly have no responsibilities except posting…
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Thanksgiving at the Beach
My mom decided months ago that she just really didn’t want to cook Thanksgiving dinner. She said that 40 years of cooking Thanksgiving was just too much. So, she invited us all to the beach for Thanksgiving week. Having not had consecutive days off in two years, I reserved that week on our work calendar…
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Go Pro!
My dad bought a Go Pro Hero 2 and let me borrow it. This is what I did yesterday. I’m no daredevil, but I know there will be some fun uses for this little gem of a camera!
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Sawadee Ka!
I just returned from a short trip to Bangkok, Thailand for the APAIE Conference. The conference was successful. It is also really great to be able to travel with colleagues who have great vision for the future. We were able to discuss what and how to improve what we do, and not having the distractions…
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Good Night, Sweet Daisy
I’m heartbroken. We had to put Daisy, my sweet beagle, to sleep today. She became suddenly sick on Monday, and at first, our vet thought it was antifreeze poisoning. The signs were all there. After two days of IV fluids, her kidneys were still functioning, which we took to be a hopeful sign. I was…
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Spring Fever
The weather, although not consistent, has been nice quite a bit lately. That coupled with Daylight Savings happening tonight put me in such a good mood that I went outside to do the dreaded weeding of the flower beds after winter. Most of the day it was around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, with sun and a…
Read MoreFavorite Quotes
I wanted to write these down somewhere that I’d never lose them, so, Interwebz, I’m trusting you to keep these safe. This is a working list – I’ll be updating as I read and remember. Trouble not thyself about the shadow of a great name, nor about the friendship of many, nor about the love…
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Hey Neighbor, How Do You Eat These Things?
It’s Lundi Gras, and while I’d rather go to New Orleans any time but Mardi Gras weekend, I do feel a twinge of sadness that I’m not personally enjoying the revelry. Instead, I’ll write this post about the greatest food (besides chicken wings) ever discovered. And by discovered, I mean, who the hell was the…
Read MoreFrancisco “Paco” Rodriguez and the Gift of Life
I just watched this video on ESPN.com about Paco Rodriguez, a boxer whose life ended suddenly and too soon. He lives on in the 5 people who were saved by his gift of life. This is a very touching story, and it has given me perspective on living life to its fullest and most healthy.…
Read MoreFairytale of New York
This song has been in my head for literally 3 weeks. I think it is the best Christmas song ever, followed by River by Joni Mitchell and Happy Xmas (War is Over) by John Lennon. I’m obviously excluding traditional Christmas songs – my personal favorite is Carol of the Bells. Here is the video of…
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