The office was torn apart, everything was thrown up into the air, and this is where I landed. We went from two people sharing a cubicle built for one to three people sharing a larger cubicle built for… three. Although there are generally the same … Read More →
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Self Help, Vol. 1
This entry was originally posted in April, 2001. What is core to you? What fundamental beliefs power your moped? What holds you back and makes complacency an acceptable standard of life? Toss those beliefs aside, I say. Forget everything you know. Forget everything you have … Read More →
Climbing 101
This entry was originally posted in August, 2001. The first and most important aspect of climbing, socially or professionally, is the nod. The ability to nod in agreement with everyone about everything is the key to your climbing success. If you can give the impression … Read More →
Duane Peters Cowboy Deck
The FedEx man delivered my Duane Peters cowboy deck. I am not sure how many skateboard companies are still actually doing silkscreening on their decks as opposed to heat transfers but Pocket Pistol Skates is one that still practices the art of screening. There has … Read More →
Hope Is Eleven
Today my youngest child turned 11 years old. I’ve only seen them once in the last two weeks and maybe she is looking especially grown up for that reason alone. Every day it seems that time speeds up just a little bit more. It’s like … Read More →
On Creating Your Circle of Friends
There are times in your life when you are going to meet people and attempt to get to know them; do not put too much faith into the actions of others because most times you will be let down. The simple fact is this: people … Read More →
The Heartland Is Scorched Earth
The forecast is calling for rain as early as tonight. It can’t come soon enough. We took a walk around the neighborhood last night and it is clear that the scorching heat is starting to turn this place into a desert. Hopefully it’s not like … Read More →
Something Old, #1
I have decided to occasionally share an old entry as I see fit. I read through a few of them and some were quite good. Basically, if it affects me in some way, I may eventually post it. The following was from June, 2001. There … Read More →
On Heat, Dehydration & Headaches
I’ve had a pounding headache for the last two days. I’m pretty sure it is from dehydration. I felt sort of strange last night and then I realized that the only liquid I had consumed was from the soup that I ate for lunch. That, … Read More →
The Krups Is Back!
If your espresso maker starts acting like a ninety year-old man with prostate problems, you can probably fix it yourself. I’ve been struggling with this one for about a year, ordering new seals, etc. I didn’t think it had any problems internally because the steaming … Read More →