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  • Daily Routine Breakdown

    Was today typical? Yes, nothing unusual: Believe, this work for me: Continue reading

    Daily Routine Breakdown
  • One More Thing: A Life in IT, Passionately Lived

    How would you describe yourself to someone? I think this question only comes up in two situations: In either case, we need to be ready to answer it — whether to present ourselves professionally or to help the doctor gauge… Continue reading

    One More Thing: A Life in IT, Passionately Lived
  • Start Spreading the News

    If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? New York, New York I’ve never felt a strong pull toward traveling to big cities. The quiet stillness of the countryside, the way nature invites you to slow down… Continue reading

    Start Spreading the News
  • Achieve Balance: Health Strategies for Mind and Body

    What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? The formula is simple: mind, body, emotions, spirituality. Here’s another way to answer the question: Body Mind Emotions Spirituality Happiness is not a consequence, but a decision. Continue reading

    Achieve Balance: Health Strategies for Mind and Body
  • No Plan is the Best Plan

    What are your future travel plans? I go with the flow. I don’t really plan my trips ahead. I like to keep things spontaneous and open-ended. If it’s work-related, I try to soak in whatever the schedule allows. And if… Continue reading

    No Plan is the Best Plan
  • Electronic Focus

    What do you listen to while you work? No music at work, LoFi House or Electronic Jazz at home. I work in a NOC (Network Operation Center), and when I’m there, any kind of music throws off my concentration. Some… Continue reading

    Electronic Focus
  • Enjoy the Journey, not the Destination

    What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? Descent I, II & III Like many kids in the ’80s, I grew up with the early video game consoles like Atari and Sega. However, it wasn’t until 1995, when I… Continue reading

    Enjoy the Journey, not the Destination
  • Chop, Mix, Fridge and Grill

    What foods would you like to make? Anything That Can Be Cooked Outdoors I don’t consider myself a great cook. Living alone, I see myself more as a practical person. I’ve learned to mix ingredients and prepare meals in a… Continue reading

    Chop, Mix, Fridge and Grill
  • Neither, No Pets

    Dogs or cats? No thanks, no pets for me. If I ever have to choose the company of another non-human living being in my home, I’d rather have the silence and peace that come from plants and a well-tended garden.… Continue reading

    Neither, No Pets
  • The Times I Lose Time

    Which activities make you lose track of time? Where Time Slips Away: Moments That Make Life Feel Timeless There are moments in life when time seems to dissolve—when the ticking clock fades into the background and we’re simply present. These… Continue reading

    The Times I Lose Time