My life Since 2003
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Stardate 73670.5 Second day of social distancing
First I made coffee. Then I drank it. Kristen drank coffee, too. Then I painted the trim in the office. Then I actually measured things in the office and realized the desk was still too big. I used all sorts of tools and the desk is now 16″ wide. Then I sold some plants to…
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Stardate 73667.8: First day of social distancing
First I wrote a Facebook post. Then Kristen and I picked up two dogs we are watching. One of them swam in the pond 3 times. Then I sold plants to people but tried not to shake their hands. I shook their hands but felt bad about it. I immediately washed my hands. I need…
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The Villain in My Own Story
Here’s something coaching others has taught me: We’re often as much our own villain as we are our own hero.
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25-0, Aztec Fever Spreads
On Monday, I asked Kristen what she thought we should do about the Aztec game on Tuesday night since it was scheduled to tip at 8:00 PM, Jackson’s bed time. You’ve got a streak going. It’s for a championship. And it’s New Mexico. He has a minimum day on Wednesday, he can catch up on…
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Your role in media manipulation
I’ve been trying to figure out a way to talk about this. Do you find this helpful? Leave me a comment to tell me what you think. What I’m trying to get people to understand is that they are being manipulated by their impulse to respond. If you just ignore Person A, they have no…
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These Divided States of America
Back in the day [really it was less than 10 years ago] I spent a lot of time talking about and helping The Marin Foundation. A question I’ve been asking myself lately is, “What can I take from that experience to apply to what’s happening in our country today?”
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Learning a Language in Your 40s
I wish I’d paid attention in middle school. I wish I’d paid attention in high school. I wish I’d paid attention in college.
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Why is there No Shade?
I live on a block with virtually no shade on the street. There are 22 houses and only 3 have a shade tree in the front yard.
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Trading Magic Wands for Work Boots
Have you ever noticed how easy problems are to solve for people who aren’t involved?
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Aztec Fever
Objectively speaking, we’re the best team in the country. I’ll fight you on that.