reflection

time is more valuable than money

J.D. at Get Rich Slowly posted a very moving piece on the value of our time. Last weekend he spent time with old friends, and shared the story of one of his old high school buddies, Johnathon. Jonathan was a good friend in junior high and high school, but I haven’t seen him since we [...]

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college and change

I am back in my college town/hometown today for work. It’s a lovely place to walk around on a beautiful Spring day.

It’s an odd feeling though. It’s been awhile, and things have really changed.

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confessions of a shopaholic

I went to Confessions on Friday evening, a rare treat, right before the flu hit me hard. The movie was really entertaining, and I have a new love for Isla Fisher. She lights up the screen. I definitely think it’s worth a rental when it comes on DVD, it’s probably not one you have to [...]

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could you be complaint-free?

I was all set to write a post about what’s been keeping me away from the computer (being sick), and the effect it has on the family, but instead I took a shower. (I do my best thinking in the shower) The hot water helps me get warm on a cold day like this morning, [...]

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count your blessings

I have been absent for 2 days, and I apologize. Part of my commitment to myself and to anyone who stops in to read my blog is that I keep it consistent. A tough goal when you are raising a family, have a circle of friends, a home to care for, work to do, and [...]

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year in review:2008

We’ve reached the end of another year. It’s been a tough year for most people, but my hope is 2009 will bring an end to bailouts and the beginning of a new way of living the American dream. Maybe the new version of the American Dream is being debt-free, not being obligated to big banks, [...]