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Monthly Archives: April 2025
A Leader for the People: A Reflection on Pope Francis and the Power of Servant Leadership
I should begin by saying that I’m not Catholic. Religion doesn’t define my day-to-day life, nor do I wear faith as a banner. But there is room for belief in something greater, in goodness, in compassion and I think that … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership
Tagged equality, humility, leadership, Pope Francis, servant leadership
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Technologically Impaired
Gravity, Still Undefeated I wrote yesterday about my phone’s interaction with gravity on April 6. Gravity is a harsh mistress. Unyielding, unforgiving, likely the inspiration for Murphy and his single documented law. What I thought was going to be a … Continue reading
“Shatterproof”, My Glass!
When Gorilla Glass Meets the Rock of Reality It was a day like any other, if your “any other” involves crawling through tight spaces in service of search and rescue. (Yes, that again. It’s kind of my thing.) On April … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Technology
Tagged Corning, Gorilla Glass, gravity, Murphy's Law, physics, smartphone
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Crossing the Edge
In addition to my day job, I also volunteer on search and rescue. Generally, that means I don’t sleep during the day or during the night, but chronic insomnia aside, search and rescue can be very demanding (and rewarding) when … Continue reading
Posted in Search and Rescue
Tagged climbing, gravity, search and rescue, training, volunteering
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Tariffs and the Tightrope: How Small Businesses Are Struggling to Stay Afloat
I had lunch this week with a friend who’s been running a retail store for over two decades. Two decades. That’s a big deal in any industry, but especially in retail, where the landscape changes as often as the seasons … Continue reading
The Dire Wolf’s Return
If you’ve watched Game of Thrones, you probably picture dire wolves as majestic, massive canine companions with a supernatural sense of loyalty. As much as this version of the dire wolf is compelling, real dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) don’t quite … Continue reading
When Intent Goes Astray
The Unspoken Perils of Misunderstood Graphics We’ve all heard the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words”, but sometimes, the wrong picture can leave you wishing for just a few words of clarification. Graphics are a powerful tool, able … Continue reading
On Opinions, Laughter and Observing Life
Sometimes, there’s an urge to comment on the world around us. I’ll say it up front, my goal is never to offend. I understand that people have different sensitivities, and no matter where I land on the opinion spectrum, someone … Continue reading