Author Archives: Brian

Day 30 – I’m at this interview, so don’t hire me!

Wow, 30 days.  It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. Today was spent at an all-day interview.  I really didn’t want to interview… yet, but my friend sent my resume to his friend and really talked me up so … Continue reading

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Day 29 – dog for sale

I wrote in my other blog over the weekend that I felt like I was living a life of luxury (the luxury of time off with money, where I could do whatever I want).  Today, I feel more like the … Continue reading

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Day 26 – a day of presentations

I had to set aside my normal routine today so I could do one thing:  Create a presentation.  At 2PM today, I will give a presentation in my wife’s classroom on my college experience, my work experience, and any words … Continue reading

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Day 25 – I am truly blessed

Well, today was a different day.  My wife took the day off so she could work… if that makes sense.  She was getting behind on grading papers (really, I haven’t seen her for over a week or so because of … Continue reading

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Day 24 – kids, friends, jobs and the possibility of travel

The kids were home today (a teacher in-service day) so much of my time was spent with them.  It was a very enjoyable experience!  The highlight of my day – shopping at Walmart with them. I also had lunch today … Continue reading

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Day 23 – in a funk

The days are all beginning to run together; time has no meaning.  I wonder if this is what retirement will feel like?  I’m beginning to see why people often die shortly after retirement – they have nothing to live for… … Continue reading

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Day 22 – averting church wars

Today began with a “Starbucks” meeting prior to the church meeting.  Unfortunately, I went to the wrong Starbucks so I was late (hey, my city has eight Starbucks!).  There were three of us who would later be meeting with two … Continue reading

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Day 18 – Wii Fit is tiring

I told myself this morning that I was taking another day off, but I sort of got bored so I began to do stuff.  It was a high pollen day outside, so rather than walk, I decided to get on … Continue reading

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Day 17 – learning to relax

OK, this is more like day 16-17. On Tuesday morning, I came to realize that I had no “A” priorities to accomplish (things that must be done today), so I started working on my “B” priorities (things that must be … Continue reading

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Day 15 – the best is yet to come

Both yesterday and today began with fog.  I love fog!  The world seems so eerie and mysterious in fog. Today is also the day that I lose my Blockbuster one-month all-you-can-view video pass.  I’m happy to get rid of it, … Continue reading

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