Not so long ago, one of the people I worked with was fond of the mantra, “I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.” Uh yeah, sort of worth a small chuckle at the time. But we knew the truth. I wonder if things have improved. If not, such a waste…
Month: October 2018
October 28th: The Greks Bring Gifts meets GE
When I was eight years old, I became obsessed with science fiction. I checked out and read every single science fiction book in our local library. Then I discovered the college library. Then interlibrary loans. Many times I would read a book a day. Sometimes two. Routinely, late at night, on school nights. I got…
October 25th: Time traveling
One year ago today we were visiting Grand Haven, Michigan. Busy planning our audacious escape. I have never met a financial planner who doesn’t keep saying “work, work, work”. No matter what your plan, you just don’t have enough money. The (in)famous Suze Orman preaches to never think about retirement until you are 70. And…
October 23rd: First world pain
“Fight on, my men,” says Sir Andrew Barton, “I am hurt, but I am not slain; I’ll lay me down and bleed a while, And then I’ll rise and fight again.” Bell’s Palsy didn’t seem so bad. Right side of my face paralyzed, but with drugs I made it thru a busy and fun weekend…
October 20th: Father knows best
A beach wedding is in our family’s future as my oldest daughter is here this weekend making decisions. Today started with wedding dress shopping. There I was, rows and rows of wedding gowns, women everywhere. I did a quick headcount. Only two other males in the entire store… we were massively outnumbered… but at least…
October 19th: Thoughts on breaking the chains
It is going on 6 months… my frequent flyer fast food points are expiring! I am getting emails telling me to stop in soon before my free pizzas, wings etc. expire. Umm, no thanks. Back in small town Burlington, Iowa we were “blessed” with a remarkable array of chain restaurants. Working for a living meant…
October 18th: If a sunset could see
A Grand Haven resident took his drone to the air, buffeted by strong winds, and reversed the normal view. I especially enjoy the picture below. Just a small slice of the photographers and gazers that come to the shore every evening. A special place, with special people.
October 16th: When will I smile again?
How could you not smile being here today? Well, Friday I thought I had allergies. Saturday was a bit worse. Right eye swelled open on Sunday with a tiny bit of numbness on right lip. I knew it wasn’t a stroke because it was progressing so slow. Yesterday I self diagnosed Bell’s Palsy as…
October 15th: Defending a “10”
I follow Sina Fak on LinkedIn for his insightful posts. I responded to the one below. While I agree with most of his comments, and even this one in general, there is another side of this coin. Sometimes imagining, and acting upon it, rewards you with experiencing it… happiness! Here is Sina Oak’s post: Imagining…
October 11th: A gale… and inspiration
Early this morning we headed to the state park to watch the waves churned up from the gale force winds. The boardwalk towards the lighthouse was dangerous as waves crashed onto it. Having learned previously just how treacherous the boardwalk can be, we moved over to the beach. Here we encountered blowing sand stinging our…