Recommended one-off podcast episodes
My most recent job involved a 90+ minute commute. Each way. That gave me plenty of time to listen to podcasts, and I’m often asked for recommendations. My tastes involve… Read more »
The most important thing in life
Years ago, I heard someone — I think it was a stand-up comedian — say that he knew what was the most important thing in life: “The unexpected.” At the time,… Read more »
More than a game
A big week in sports, with three super-major accomplishments: The Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, Golden State beat the LeBrons for the NBA title, and my son Jake’s team scored seven… Read more »
Motivation: From real work to yard work
I’m not doing yard work. Last week, I started a seven-week sabbatical that my company graciously offered. As the idea of this company perk bubbled up, the idea was to… Read more »
2×4
At work, we have a very friendly, collaborative, team attitude. I love the people I work with, and I believe they love me too. It’s a wonderful arrangement, and encourages… Read more »
“Feed Me” is now “Fed Me” — conclusions from the great experiment
It’s nearing (what should be) dinner time on August 31 — time to recap the month of the great “Feed Me” experiment. My goal is here is to explain what… Read more »
Feed Me update: Feeling guilty
It was a tough week for the great experiment. After a pretty successful first couple of weeks, things took a turn last Sunday afternoon. I was already feeling a little… Read more »
The mid-month “Feed Me” update
It’s somehow already August 15th, and only August 15th, all at the same time. Either way, it’s time for a quick update on our great experiment. I consciously call it “our” instead… Read more »