The time is 11:11 and I’m back at the hotel. We had training all day and then an excellent party at a venue called 12th and Porter where there was a buffet, drinks and fabulous live music. I introduced myself to many new colleagues and we all had a good time. But it was after…… Continue reading Nashville, Tennessee Part 2
Nashville Tennessee
I’m writing from the Sheraton Grand Hotel here downtown where we’re having our national sales meeting. Coming from San Francisco there weren’t any direct flights where we would make it to the 1:00 start on time so us West Coasters flew in yesterday afternoon. I’ve been to Tennessee once in my life and that was…… Continue reading Nashville Tennessee
The Non-Greeting
Most mornings I take my son Kai to school. Unlike most parents who just pull up to the curb and let their kids get out I park my car and walk him into the school. This is what I’m used to doing ever since kindergarten so I’ve just continued doing it. I like being with…… Continue reading The Non-Greeting
Journal Entry 4.27.19
It is 6:24 AM on April 27th, 2019. Although I’ve been waking up early I haven’t been getting up early in a very long time. I wake up at 3 or 4 AM but have opted to just sit there and think until I fall back asleep. When you first wake up is the best…… Continue reading Journal Entry 4.27.19
Spring Equinox – Easter 2019
It is 6:05 AM on Sunday, – Easter – April 21st. The Easter baskets are out, eggs have been hidden throughout the house and I’m waiting for the household to wake up. As for me, I woke up at 4:00 AM and this time actually got up. I put the dishes away, cleaned the few…… Continue reading Spring Equinox – Easter 2019
My Oakley Sunglasses
Oakley sunglasses, along with a great pair of sneakers were the coolest accessories back in ’95. Unfortunately, this is the time when prices for both sunglasses and sneakers shot sky high. In the ’80s a pair of Chuck Taylors and any old cheap sunglasses would do. But the ’90s were different and companies had figured…… Continue reading My Oakley Sunglasses
A Trip to the Circus
A few weeks ago my wife showed me a few free children’s tickets to the Garden Bros Circus she had gotten somewhere during her usual routines. My kids had never been to the circus and I think I’ve been only once in my life although the only memories I have are just flickers and could…… Continue reading A Trip to the Circus
Journal Entry – 4.12.19
It is 5:30 AM on Friday April 12th, 2019. The first few months of 2019 has been nothing but colds and fevers but luckily not the flu in this household. I’m now on my third cold and getting tired of this. It is true what they say that you don’t have anything if you don’t…… Continue reading Journal Entry – 4.12.19