Tag Archives: healthy lifestyle

Not enough room

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Well, the hassle that is moving is over. Of course you knew I would have some keen observations. I have spent the vast majority of my adult life in the suburbs and bedroom communities of a fairly major metropolitan area. Although … Continue reading →

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More stuff for your stuff

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Recently I was invited to a thrilling Saturday afternoon trip to one of my least-favorite places on earth: the budget department store. I would name it, but Target doesn’t need any more free advertising. I was at a friends house about to … Continue reading →

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The Green Issue

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Confession time: I’m not as green as I could be.   I have always been environmentally-minded. As a child and young adult I followed issues involving pollution rather closely. As I matured I came to embrace the importance of recycling … Continue reading →

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Rebooting

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

Recently I was pounding away on my keyboard, grinding out a piece of work that was neither vital or exciting. In the middle of it all things came to a screeching halt. The keys no longer responded, the mouse was … Continue reading →

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Hurry Up!

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

I have had the unfortunate “opportunity” to witness several car crashes in the past few weeks. Aside from lack of paying attention, one factor seemed predominate in each incident. Everyone seemed to be in an unbridled hurry. This of course, … Continue reading →

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What I did on my Summer Vacation

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Meet Jared and Michele. He is a Chef, she is a retail clerk. They are my good friends  I had the opportunity to spend four days with them recently on a mini-vacation at their home in Morro Bay, California. Their … Continue reading →

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A letter to me

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

I would guess that most of us have read a blog post (or Reader’s Digest article, or Facebook entry, or email) that represents a letter to the author’s child. They are usually written to tug at your heartstrings. Then of … Continue reading →

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On Being Logical

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Let’s go back in time. Think back to the time in your life when you were the happiest. Moments in time – like your wedding day or birth of your children – don’t count. I’m looking for an extended period … Continue reading →

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An Offer You Can’t Refuse

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

I’m going to make you an offer. I would like you to do something before and after work. It is very dangerous. In fact over 35000 people die doing it – or related activities – every year. It involves using … Continue reading →

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My Death Sentence

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

People tend to wait for “defining” moments in their lives before they truly change. The act of saying “I do”, the birth of a child, or a major purchase such as a house will cause people to change their outlook … Continue reading →

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