This was my first “real” blogging/ social media event, I’ve done some wine related tweet ups and a meet up in San Francisco at some point, but not a conference like this. We did not attend any of the sessions (talks, and there were a ton) because my goal was to explore the expo … [Read more...]
Wake Up and Smell Reality
It’s beyond frustrating when people think they have all the answers, especially when it comes to politics. I have been watching more and more people express their political views online, and two things come to mind. First is, that many of these people don’t talk that openly about … [Read more...]
Another Politician and Sexual Scandal
And here we are, another politician/ potential politician, is in the midst of a sexual scandal. Herman Cain, who is running for Republican nominee for President has been in the news the last few days for allegedly sexually harassing two women back in the 1990’s. So a few quick … [Read more...]
My First Trip Overseas (Part 3)
Day two (second full day in Aachen)- Sleep wise, this day was even stranger for us normal 5 a.m.-ers, we got out of bed at about 10:30 a.m.-ish...another 10 to 12 hours of sleep, wow, not sure I’ve ever done that. We got ready for the day and went downstairs for … [Read more...]
My First Trip Overseas (Part 2)
The next day we’ll cover is our first full day in Aachen, Germany! Our first full day didn’t begin until roughly 9:30 am...which is crazy abnormal for us to wake up so late but with all the traveling the previous day and the 9 hour time difference, we figured it was ok. We got … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind Not Responding
We can sit here and tell people that we’ve been so busy we couldn’t get back to them but I call bullshit. I’m guilty of this too, some of the more accurate explanations of why we don’t respond are: 1) we’re afraid to say no to someone 2) we’re unsure of what to say 3) we forgot … [Read more...]
Handling The Stress
I’ve had some recent conversations regarding stress and worry that made me think more about my own personal relationship with these two destructive things. One person was telling me how they take stress from the job home and how that impacts his wife and kids, which from my … [Read more...]
My First Trip Overseas (Part 1)
Our travel day to Germany began in Paso Robles at about 9 am PST, we left for San Francisco International Airport in our rental car and arrived at the rental drop off around noon-ish and were than shuttled over to the international terminal where we went through bag check in and … [Read more...]
Escaping the Ruts
Do you know people that are stuck in a rut? If you don't know anyone that has been stuck in one than quite possibly it has been you. I think we have all been there at some point, and quite possibly more than once. Well, my biggest fear on the planet (I'm pretty sure that's a true … [Read more...]
Behind The Smiles…Life
After hearing about the suicide of an online acquaintance, I am reminded of conversations my wife and I have often…along with thoughts I have had. This life is short, precious, full of ups and downs…but more importantly, in this life, every single one of us has the power, the … [Read more...]
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