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Apr 5, 2024: Hidden Potential: Prologue Although I just started reading the book Hidden Potential by Adam Grant 📚, I wanted to start summarizing the notes and key points I’ve captured …
Apr 4, 2024: I’m using my phone to scan the notes and handmade cards I’ve received from my kids over the years. Even though I now have a digital copy …
Apr 4, 2024: Currently reading: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant 📚 I’m only one chapter in so far but am already struck by the tension that exists between our …
Mar 20, 2024: When it comes to exercise, I’ve determined there are two types of soreness: the bad sore that actually hurts and limits your ability to function …
Mar 18, 2024: This morning, while walking in my neighborhood, I (a pedestrian) narrowly avoided a collision with a food/grocery delivery driver at a busy …
Mar 13, 2024: It’s interesting how the scope expands so easily. Yesterday, I started thinking about getting a bike and budgeting for that and now I am …
Mar 12, 2024: Embracing a new adventure! 🚴♀️ My bum knee and aching joints have convinced me that running doesn’t enjoy me. So, I’ve swapped my sneakers for a …
Mar 12, 2024: Although it has happened unintentionally, I’ve noticed a daily routine I’ve established. It seems I’m (accidentally) practicing …
Mar 11, 2024: I was just reading through an old book on my shelf and noticed I had to keep fussing with part of the dust jacket that was torn. I’m wondering …
Mar 10, 2024: While reading today’s entry in ‘Streams in the Desert,’ I came across the following quote: “Believe God’s word and …
Mar 10, 2024: My daughter is planning for me to watch the Oscars with her tonight so I thought about watching another one of the movies that is up for Best Picture …
Mar 9, 2024: 🍿 Watching: Killers of the Flower Moon
Mar 7, 2024: Cold but clear PNW morning. Clear enough to grab this quick capture of Mt. Rainier. 📷🏔️
Mar 1, 2024: Yearning for Video Store Vibes in a Streaming World I had the most random thought run through my mind tonight and I’m still not really sure what prompted it. It might have been on my walk to the …
Jan 18, 2024: Learning to dance with a limp I spent some time reflecting on last week’s sentencing hearing. Throughout the three hours in the courtroom, the judge maintained a stoic …
Jan 4, 2024: Tomorrow is the sentencing hearing for the two individuals who took my sister-in-law’s life in March 2020. Writing the victim impact statement …
Jan 3, 2024: Today is my first day back at work after taking time off during the holidays. I definitely enjoyed my time off but it is difficult to jump right back …
Oct 20, 2023: Working from home for the past 3+ years has saved me around 2.5 hours per day in commuting time and I’m very happy about that. But my commute is …
Oct 9, 2023: Although I still have the remnants of a cough, today is the first day in over a month that I actually feel pretty decent and like I have enough energy …
Oct 3, 2023: When my iPhone 12 Pro died the other day, my kids thought it was obvious that I would just get a new iPhone 15 as a replacement. While I still might …
Oct 3, 2023: I was not planning on upgrading my device but my iPhone 12 Pro (which I’ve had for 3 years now) decided to die for no reason. It was working …
Oct 2, 2023: I’ve been sick for 3-4 weeks now and just can’t shake it. My cough and other symptoms seem to have improved a bit today but I just feel …
Sep 8, 2023: 📷 Day 8 - Yonder
Sep 7, 2023: 📷 Day 7 - Panorama Perhaps not a panoramic photo but certainly a nice panoramic view.
Sep 6, 2023: 📷 Day 6 - Well The Old Well on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.
Sep 5, 2023: 📷 Day 5 - Forest
Sep 4, 2023: 📷 Day 4 - Orange
Sep 3, 2023: 📷 Day 3 - Precious I guess Sam is kind of precious. I ran out of time today so this will have to do for today’s photo challenge. 🐈
Sep 2, 2023: 📷 Day 2 - Buildup
Sep 1, 2023: 📷 Day 1 - Abstract
Aug 31, 2023: I just got caught in the most ridiculous automated phone tree vortex and can’t remember the last time I felt such rage. In addition to customer …
Aug 28, 2023: I’m debating whether to pay for a Medium subscription. I’ve started a few articles recently where I get hooked by the first few paragraphs …
Aug 25, 2023: I was reading Amazon reviews of a book I was considering and noticed a couple of 1-star reviews and neither had anything to do with the content of the …
Aug 25, 2023: A lot of people have pointed out that a lack of a required personal finance curriculum is one of the biggest gaps in our public education system but, …
Aug 16, 2023: Due to a fraudulent charge, I had to cancel the credit card I use for all my recurring monthly expenses. I’ve received my new card and am now …
Aug 14, 2023: According to Adam Grant: “Seeing leisure time as wasteful is bad for well-being. New data: people who see play as unproductive enjoy it …
Aug 13, 2023: As I anticipate my youngest entering her last year of high school, I realize some preparation is required to handle this transition well. For the past …
Jul 5, 2023: Due to some folks in the neighborhood working through their fireworks supply until 3:00am this morning, I’m operating on 2-hours of sleep today. …
Jun 30, 2023: How does a company go through an extensive process to implement a platform to centralize the planning, management, execution, and collaboration of …
Jun 26, 2023: Just learned about My Mind today. Have you tried this? If so, care to share feedback on your experience? Looks like a pretty compelling product.
Jun 26, 2023: Does anyone else feel annoyed when invitees to your meeting end up forwarding the invite to others without checking in with you first? Or, is it just …
Jun 25, 2023: I’ve been running and strength training a few days per week for the last few months. I’ve been feeling relatively healthy. This weekend my …
May 26, 2023: He’s thinking, “this thing isn’t going to throw itself”. 🐕
Sep 30, 2022: The loneliness of convenience When the pandemic took hold in March 2020 and we were all locked-down into a "shelter in place" mode, I did what many other people did. No, I didn't …
Sep 19, 2022: Ten Minutes to Acknowledge our Humanity I had a team meeting earlier today that started off with ten of the most interesting minutes I've experienced in a while. Depending on your …
Sep 3, 2022: The Importance of Having a Focal Point As the father of three children in their mid- to late-teens, some of whom may or may not struggle with ADHD, the subject of "focus" comes up a lot …
Sep 2, 2022: Design the Life You Want As someone who has spent the majority of my career in product, I'm familiar with the concept and process of "design thinking". In fact, a former …