My Toddler’s Two And A Half Year Speech Check Up
Today I brought my son in for his two and a half year old check up. When the nurse asked me what I was in here for, I was puzzled. “Isn’t this a routine...
Category: Life
Tossing It Out How To Blog When You Are Busy Crossover
I love it when my favorite characters cross over into another tv show or movie. Whether it is a cameo appearance or a collaboration, I always get a warm and fuzzy, kumbaya feeling. For...
Being Diligent and Defending Yourself
I’m closing in on three years at my current job. My partner in crime, Chet, and I faced many IT battles together. It was he who brought me on board after working together at...
Stop Justifying My Actions
After work I drove to pick up my son at preschool. I crept around the corner so I could peek on what he was doing. He normally would be playing with toys or moving...
Death, Near Death, and Retirement
Johan was one of my closest friends in high school and college. He was like a cat. No matter what gets thrown his way, he always lands on his feet. He has a little...
My Two Favorite Restaurants
I love my steaks, but I also have a weakness for combo deals and specials. Now that my toddler has a bigger appetite, I have been researching various Kids Eat Free offerings. After a...
Procrastination Hurt Me And My Team
It was shaping up to be a nice Friday. I didn’t have any emergency work calls and was looking forward to the weekend. Late in the afternoon, my manager calls me. “You got a...
My iPhone 5 Repair
Although the iPhone 6 is now here, my trusty iPhone 5 has been doing quite well, thank you. The only exception is that I have a faulty sleep/wake button. I’ve known about this issue...
Applying Write To Done’s 7 Instant Fixes On How To Write Better
A friend of mine, who knows about my 500 Words Challenge innocently asked, “Are you doing anything else to improve your writing in other ways?” Initially, I didn’t want to hear it. I’ve never...
My Timeshare Presentation Experience: Psychological Roller Coaster
This morning my co-workers and I had a lively discussion about consultants and the sales people who sell their services. This triggered a memory of a timeshare presentation I attended a few months ago....
