I was out walking the other day and I took a detour into the woods. I took the detour so I could be fascinated with what I might find, but I walked … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget to Look Up
Back to Work
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A Gift From my Father
On my first father's day without a father I'm reminded that, although I am no artist, as my father was, I developed from my father an ability to … [Read more...] about A Gift From my Father
The Perfect End to the Week
It's a warm Friday afternoon and I'm out of work a little early. I breathe easier as I leave 95 and veer off to the left down route 4, heading for … [Read more...] about The Perfect End to the Week
Congratulations Gabe, Ph.D
Gabe, I believe your defense is a week from this Friday. So, soon you'll defend your dissertation, reach the end of a long journey. But Gabe, man, … [Read more...] about Congratulations Gabe, Ph.D
Happy Birthday Ben
Happy birthday Ben. Being your dad has always been a privilege and a tremendous gift to me and that hasn't changed at all in 30 years. Reflecting … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Ben
Happy Birthday at age 25
A quarter of a century is a pretty good chunk of life, you have to admit, and you’ve definitely made the most of your first twenty-five. Let’s … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday at age 25
Happy 22nd birthday
You are such a solid, grounded, and totally wonderful person; and like so many people, I'm so proud to say I know you, and I'm so thrilled to think … [Read more...] about Happy 22nd birthday
Graduation Message
Advice to my Daughter Turning 21
Advice to my Daughter Turning 21 Take good care of yourself and get what you need in your life to stay balanced and healthy. Watch your stress. … [Read more...] about Advice to my Daughter Turning 21
Amazing Little People
Rachie, I wrote a note to Gabe about gratitude (see, you’re not the only one who has to deal with that) that he probably put in his “read that … [Read more...] about Amazing Little People
Commitment – The Hundred Year Flood
They called it the Hundred Year Flood because as far back as the records go Rl had never experienced so much rain over a short period of time. The … [Read more...] about Commitment – The Hundred Year Flood