Last week marks 100 days since the Newtown, CT massacre. The prevalent thinking in political circles was that stronger background checks should be required. However, resistance to that idea has ground down any initiative. The pro-gun argument against background checks centers around records retention — that if the authorities have to
Stories
Twelve years ago, I went to Houston to see my brother Michael. While I was helping him with some yardwork, I found his old DirecTV system sitting in the garage. I made him an offer, and had it shipped to Dallas. Hooked it up, got a signal, then called my
Back in college, there was the following standing bet: Go to any Subway, ask for a foot-long spicy Italian with extra mayo, and do not crack up laughing. To this day, I don’t believe anyone has been successful at this. Photo credit: Tasting Note
If not sharing this news before now has made me seem obscure, please don’t take it personally. Lately I’ve been both too busy & tired to breathe, let alone communicate much to anyone. However, as of the Friday before last, I am no longer employed at Dell. Yesterday,
Video Projects
Inspired by Cesar Kuriyama and his related TED Talk, since 2012 I've been recording 1 second of daily video of my life -- my family, my friends, my world. This is everything up to last year!
Video Projects
A selfie a day, from 2012-ish all the way through today. Originally done using the Everyday app, now using the Close-up app (both available within the iOS App Store).
Late last night came the news that Lance Armstrong was dropping his fight against the latest doping charges. This will surely lead to the stripping away of his Tour de France and Olympic achievements, making him the latest example (right or wrong) of an athlete who cheated and didn’t
Wellness
For the next three months, I’m done with politics. Specifically, I’m done with everyone else’s politics. I imagine that most of you feel the same. I’ll still have my opinions, philosophies, favorite publications, and admired politicans. I’ll continue to educate myself before the upcoming general
I consider myself an athlete, as should anyone with as many accomplishments under my belt (3 marathons, nearly a dozen half-marathons, an amateur soccer championship). However, much of that was accomplished by natural talent vs. preparation. I’m naturally lazy and for years have gotten away with it. Even though
Stories
[11:39] Jenn: I just realized how if I didn’t know you I would have nothing to do for the next 4 days [11:39] Jenn: today – soccer game [11:39] Jenn: tomorrow RUSH [11:39] Me: 🙂 [11:40] Jenn: Sat – Terrell and Sunday Jennifer [11:40] Jenn: It’
Bruce Hall
Some of these are memories of my time in UNT’s Bruce Hall, while others are facts I’ve remembered from the years: 1. I was the only person (I know of) to nearly hold every position in Bruce Hall: fire buddy, wing representative, RHA Representative, Vice President, President, Resident
Running
It was a gorgeous day at White Rock Lake. I was there to run the 2012 Dallas White Rock ‘n’ Roll 5 Mile race. Staged by the Dallas Running Club, it would mark the first time I’ve raced since last December’s Dallas White Rock Marathon Relay. While I
This is how busy I’ve been: it’s been nearly 2 years since the finale of one of my favorite TV shows “Lost”, and I am finally just getting around to watching the epilogue. Kids will do that to you. It was so brilliant to see Ben, Hurley, and
Running
As a bookend to my first 2012 race, I can now confirm my last event for the year. Last night, I received email confirmation for my entry into the New Year’s Double in Allen, TX. And not a moment to spare for 2012: I’ll be running the half
This principle that the earth belongs to the living and not to the dead is of very extensive application and consequences in every country…