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Phone Games
To pass the time I play free games on my phone. The problem is that playing the games is a good distraction when I’m procrastinating. I’ve had writer’s block lately, and the allure of mindless phone games enables my avoidance. Fortunately, the games are getting boring. So, it’s back to the computer, facing the blank… Continue reading
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Thick Skin
Even in retirement, I’m still learning and growing. I hope it keeps me young. Because I published two books this year, I’m learning the benefit of developing a thick skin. Although I am not getting negative feedback or criticism, I am challenged by the difficulty of getting noticed and not letting it bothering me. When… Continue reading
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Couch Potato
When I was a kid skiing and tennis were my big sports. I wasn’t good at team sports because my friends thought I was too scrawny. My family owned a retail sporting goods business, so I had easier access to equipment and expertise. I was a pretty good skier, not so good at tennis, but… Continue reading
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No Spin
What inspires my admiration of others is honesty, especially from leaders. Honesty is often hard, because not everyone agrees. There is particular risk to being honest in public. It takes courage to say what one believes, knowing the backlash could be strong. I count on leaders to focus on the public good and have the… Continue reading
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Less Harsh
I could do with a lot less harsh self talk. Ever since I was a kid, people who know me say I am too hard on myself. It seems natural to me, but as an old man, I know it’s not constructive or healthy to rebuke myself when things turn out differently than I planned.… Continue reading
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Wild Suburbs
I live in the suburbs of a major city. Wild animals are not first on my mind. In my backyard, I’ve seen Racoons, Skunks, Possums, Squirrels, Rabbits, Chipmunks, Mice, Frogs, Toads, Birds and Feral Cats. Sightings of these creatures are so common, it seems too normal to call them wild animals, but they’re not tame… Continue reading
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A Place Lost
I haven’t been there in years but I have a warm place in my heart for Vail, Colorado. My father did some development there in its early days. The first time I was there, the whole valley only had twelve buildings … literally. We stayed in this place called the “House By The Road,” because… Continue reading
About Me
Indie author and self taught artist, creating for over fifty years, also a former corporate lawyer and systems manager … and other assorted vocations. Writing is my passion. I just released my first science fiction novel, Escape From Desolation, eBook and paperback. More information at my author page: http://escapefromdesolation.com
