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Year of the Dragon
When I was just a child we used to have a single Chinese food diner in our small town. It was a tradition for the family to gather there, and I will always remember the paper place mats that had an image of the entire Chinese zodiac printed on them.…
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Father Time
I knew Judge, and it was clear to me that the responsibility weighed heavily upon him. Such work is difficult, especially for those with compassion. In the absence of omnipotence mistakes are always possible. The best judge in my practical experience is time. If you give someone enough time, they…
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Happiness is…
Happiness is the moment before I summit a peak. The peak might be a mountain top, or any self identified goal that I have been working on. I am happiest when I can see all the hard work coming together into a final glorious result. It might not be over,…
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Clean Fifteen vs. Dirty Dozen?
Have you ever been at the grocery store and noticed someone looking into your shopping cart. Did you feel judged? Worried that someone might see that gallon of ice cream, or the pop tarts you tried to hide under your token bag of lettuce? No one is perfect, and it…
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My Father
My father. There is much that I can say about him, and how his character shaped the man that I have become. I think of him often, and I am very happy for the time that we had together. How can you describe a person and their life in its…
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Humble
Sometimes comedy is the best means to deliver truth. So allow me to offer you some insight from one of the most noted comics of our time: “That is the trick to life. You have to be wise enough to know when you are living in your dream, and you…
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Certifiable
I have been busy over the last few years with a variety of training. Among the certified skills are: Outside of official training I continue to seek opportunities to develop my horticultural skills, mostly centered around food production and processing. WordPress has been a great place to work on my…
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Babylon
I would visit the city of Babylon from antiquity. There I would see for myself the wonders of the hanging gardens. After which the much maligned tower of Babel, an enduring symbol of humanities tendency towards hubris. I think I would prefer the gardens over the tower, but I suppose…
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That is Enough
Over the years I have put allot of work into developing my character. Morals, ethics, my personal code – these are of the utmost importance. Of course I will be the first to admit that over time my views sometimes shift. This is a necessary part of growth and adaptation,…
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Day 01
I love the first day. There is something about starting a new project, or a new chapter of life that is exciting. What do first days look like for me? I am probably a little sleep deprived. I am nervous/excited and I usually have a bunch of energy to throw…
The Wild 