When I began this blog, nearly a year ago, I told you I wouldn’t write about personal life happenings very often. I most certainly wasn’t going to bore you with my latest trip to the grocery store or dentist. And thus far, I think I’ve kept that promise. Today, however, I must inform you of aContinue reading “Something New”
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Productivity (Addendums)
For fear of being misunderstood, let me add some addendums to my last post on Productivity. First, this type of schedule is for adults, not children. It would be wrong of us to force this schedule at a young age. Second, don’t think that every day has to include this many tasks. Your evening canContinue reading “Productivity (Addendums)”
Productivity
Productivity. That is the word of the day. I awoke, packed my lunch, ate breakfast, and drove to work. At work, I stayed busy, labored outside, and earned my wages. So far, an average day. When I finished earning my wages, I returned to my abode. I treated myself to a popsicle, then headed to the garage. There, I sorted through six storageContinue reading “Productivity”
Fantasy Football
Last Sunday, I drafted my fantasy football team. I think I pieced together a pretty good roster (Adrian Peterson, Tony Romo, Michael Turner, Jason Witten, Pierre Garcon, etc.). But the fact of the matter is this: I don’t have fantasies about football. I have no passionate lust to create an all-star team. I have no deepContinue reading “Fantasy Football”
Education
Like the old sage once said, “Never let schooling get in the way of your education.” The other day, on a break at work, I picked up a magazine called Governing. In it, I found an article, “Ditching the Carrot and Stick.” The title intrigued me, so I read the article and came to find some suprisingContinue reading “Education”
College
Today, I went back to college. Normally I love college. I mean, in the past, college has felt like home. I’ve felt comfortable there. I gobbled up any knowledge the professors were willing to give. I read hundreds of books. I wrote hundreds of papers. I interacted with other students. I even set up my tent at the library.Continue reading “College”
Only in Portland
Today, I was missing Portland. So here is a tribute to the great city (courtesy of my wife): Only in Portland… is it okay to wear navy blue and black together. is it normal to wear multiple shades of black. is it trendy to wear socks with sandals. is beer treated like water. can youContinue reading “Only in Portland”
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