Monthly Archives: June 2010

Epic Ride 2010: Countdown

I just finished getting the bike ready for the big trip. Oil is changed, cables are lubed, everything is cleaned. As I’m sitting here in my garage in 103 degree heat, smoking an end-of-day cigar and enjoying a home brew, … Continue reading

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The Avenue: First Track Released!

Alright so some time ago I went into the studio and cranked out the drums on 11 tracks in one day for a band called The Avenue. Today Paul released a preview of the first single from the album and … Continue reading

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Saturday Sports Mini Camp

A few days ago I wrote about my volunteering experience and how a simple afternoon playing games has really changed my whole outlook on the importance of serving others. Today I want to follow up with some photos and video … Continue reading

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Volunteering: Just Show Up

There is an incredible shortage of volunteers in our community. If I did a poll right now of the hundred or so people in my office who volunteer for any charitable cause on a regular basis, I would put good … Continue reading

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Epic Ride 2010: Update 2

We’re set. The Epic Ride 2010 pre-planning is complete, and the trip is a go. This summer we ride all the way across this beautiful country of ours on two wheels. It’s just man, machine, and 4500 miles of American highway. I … Continue reading

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Congrats Kiddo

Well, my daughter graduated from high school last night. I’m pretty blown away by it all. I’m so proud of her. She’s had a somewhat difficult high school career, trying to keep interested and keep her grades up, but in … Continue reading

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Sequoia National Park

We’ve been riding pretty consistently so far this year, planning about one group ride a month. However, normally at this time of year I’m riding every weekend. I think the added work of trying to coordinate groups rides has socked … Continue reading

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California Sucks

This week we got a bit of bad news at work. As everyone knows, the economy has been tanking and instead of government getting out of the way and letting the American people do what they do best, succeed, they’ve … Continue reading

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Holy Crap, My Kid is Graduating High School

I’m old. I never really felt old before. During my 20′s I felt like a complete child. During my 30′s I felt like a responsible adult but still young. Even turning 40 I still felt like I was pretty young … Continue reading

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