Watching the Golden State Warriors win their second NBA championship in three years tonight, the idea of selfless joy comes to mind. I'm no massive basketball fan, but I am a San Francisco Bay Area Native, so I route for the Warriors. Lot to cheer for of late, that's for sure. And like I said, …
Tag: inspiration
Friday Faves, #44
This week's list is like a fine wine....it's tasty, and it will grow on your. ENJOY. Destination of the Week: Menlo Park, California. Not just a pretty face, not just deep pockets, but a complex and cool, mid-peninsula town in the San Francisco Bay Area. Check it out. More than once. Quote of the Week: …
Friday Faves, Issue #43
This week's list is all about beating the heat, 'cause it's pretty hot in this neck of the woods.... ENJOY! Destination of the Week: Cambria, California is one of the many great, quaint coastal communities on the central coast. Can't beat the coast to stay cool when much of the state is bakin'! Quote of …
Friday Faves, Issue #41
This week's list is in honor of an old friend who's getting married this weekend. ENJOY! Destination of the Week: Los Gatos, California. The first trendy, awesome little town in the Santa Clara Valley. Pricey place, but doesn't cost a thing to stroll the streets and enjoy the vibe. Quote of the Week: "I do." …
Friday Faves, Issue #40
Continuing with the theme established last week, let's take it the next step. What does the interwebs have to say about each of these tidbits...? Read on to find out. Destination of the Week: The baseline. Greenwich. Quote of the Week: "...we shall never surrender!" Band of the Week: Jet - "Are you going to …
Friday Faves, Issue #34
This week's finishing up in a special way, the launch of a story/interview I did as an UP Ambassador for Jawbone (see the website of the week below). That's really what the Friday Faves are all about too -- lifting others UP. Enjoy! Destination of the Week: Santa Clara, California is a small city next …
Friday Faves, Issue #32
Happy World Sleep Day! Hopefully these tidbits won't put you to sleep, but will give you sweet dreams when you do fall into slumber, maybe a little earlier tonight. Destination of the Week: Chelmsford. Where, you ask? Essex, of course. Not enough? Never is. Here. Quote of the Week: "Better pass boldly into that other …
Daughters: Let Them Shine
When my daughters were born I realized my mission as a dad was suddenly a lot more dynamic than I'd imagined it would be. While I've always respected and gotten along with women, and felt that I understand them pretty well (as best I can, being a man) raising girls was a reality I hadn't …
Keep ’em in the Air
[photo from the RUSH album, "Hold Your Fire"] Lots going on over the last several days. It's been a bit of a challenge keeping everything in the air, so nothing falls through the cracks, as it were. I didn't even have time to put on my socks this morning until I got to my desk. …
So What’s With The Home Page Pic, Anyway?
Looking at the home page picture I'm using for this blog, it occurs to me that most (all?) everyone probably looks at that image and wonders, "What's up with that picture, anyway? Where was it taken? Why the fountain? Who's the little kid? So to clarify, there are several things going on at once that …
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