Loser

My family moved when I was nine. Not across the country or even to another state, just the next town over. Even so, for me it was a BIG DEAL. I was beside myself with excitement. I was leaving a tiny private school where my entire grade consisted of six students to go to a public . . . → Read More: Loser

The Softer Side

You might have noticed that there hasn’t been a whole lot of activity on this blog lately. So I’m doing the only sensible thing I can think of since I can’t find the time to write anymore – start a SECOND blog.

Hear me out.

I haven’t been writing because I’m never in my office. I’m always in . . . → Read More: The Softer Side

Remembering Rick

(A slightly revised version of what I wrote for the company newsletter)

When you think of the people who make up this company, you think of them as family. We are a caring organization, comprised of deeply forged connections amongst employees. Coworkers become brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, even parents. We acutely feel the loss of . . . → Read More: Remembering Rick

Gone

Last night I lost a dear friend. He left the office smiling, as usual, and hours later suffered a heart attack and passed away.

I have . . . → Read More: Gone