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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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