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The Monday Five – November 30, 2022

Uf. We’re at the doorstep of Christmas.  Are you ready? Because I’m not. I’ve barely begun any shopping.  As the father of a six-year-old and the husband of a woman who enjoys Christmas, I’ll be partaking in all the usual … Continue reading

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The Monday Five – November 21, 2022

We’re entering Thanksgiving week.  I like holidays in theory, but I find them a nuisance as well. My work week will be well disrupted between people being home on days they aren’t usually, travel, more travel, recovering from travel, and … Continue reading

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The Monday Five – 7 Nov 2022

In keeping with the previous post’s spirit, I will stick with the “5 Things” format for this blog.  At least for now. It’s an accessible format, and going for a weekly Monday post means I can spend the Sunday before … Continue reading

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My Five Things This Week

Today I am blatantly stealing a thing from entrepreneurial guru Tim Ferriss. His weekly newsletter is called “5-Bullet Friday,” which offers a few thoughts in a bullet format highlighting his recent interests.  I will not steal all his bullet points, … Continue reading

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Dear Jackrabbit #44 — Sleeping On Hot Nights

Dear Jackrabbit, It’s hot out, boy. Super hot. The first heat wave of the year. We’ve had it pretty easy so far this year, but the past few days have been awful for someone like me who hates being too … Continue reading

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Dear Jackrabbit #25 — The Importance of Pursuing Your Passions

Dear Jackrabbit, There are going to be times in your life where someone is going to say something to discourage you from trying something. Sometimes these people think they’re being helpful–that they’re administering some kind of “tough love”sort of nonsense. … Continue reading

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More Songs What Get Sung

Back in the beginning of October I wrote a piece entitled “Music Doth Soothe the Savage Beast” in which I listed out some of the songs I sang to newborn Jack to calm him whenever he got a bit fussy. … Continue reading

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Music Doth Soothe the Savage Beast

I am not someone who sings well. My old joke is that I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. I may be a little harsh on myself as I actually sing fairly well when no one is around to … Continue reading

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