Today I was going to post a quick quote and I wanted to do some research to make sure I gave credit to the right person. The quote is “always remember those on your way up, because they’ll remember you on your way down”, and it is something my father used to tell me frequently … Read more
I was thinking about buying a car the other day. I went into the dealer and looked at some convertibles because I’m getting old and I’ve never owned a convertible and I want my kids to have a fun car when they are old enough to drive in the next ten years. Anyway, the dealer … Read more
Working from home can be a lonely experience for many. Despite the interruptions that can plague me throughout the course of my day, I know that I am lucky to have other people around me. Still, I need to feel as if I am making progress on my work. So, what choices do I have? … Read more
Aaron Bertrand and Denny Cherry double-teamed me in another round of Web 2.0 Chainposting, and you know I never dare break the chain. I spent a few days thinking about what MacGyver moments I have had that I could share. And to be honest, very few came to mind. Apparently I am not very imaginative, … Read more
This afternoon marks the 30th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” hockey game between Team USA and the USSR. I have blogged about the event previously, reflecting upon some recent trips I have made to Lake Placid, NY. Last night I witnessed an incredible game as well. No, it was not even close to the … Read more
I have no idea how this stuff keeps finding me, other than to think the Universe is really trying to tell me something. A while back I wrote about how I found out that the word ‘bing’ means ‘disease’ in Chinese. As with most of my cultural intake from China, I learned about this word … Read more
