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Two Steps to Improve Your Emotional Life | In Their Own Words | Big Think

Posted on 2013-08-09 by Dave

Two Steps to Improve Your Emotional Life | In Their Own Words | Big Think My summary of the article: Goals To be able to choose what we become emotional about and when we become emotional. To be able to … Continue reading →

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Litany Against Fear — Litany Against Anger

Posted on 2013-02-28 by Dave

From Dune, obviously. If you haven’t read it go do it now, it’s awesome. I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to … Continue reading →

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February was great… until it wasn’t

Posted on 2013-02-28 by Dave

Back in January I went to the Dr for the first time in a couple of years. I had several issues and sleep was one of them. I explained the stressful home situation and my frequent insomnia and he suggested … Continue reading →

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Run

Posted on 2013-02-24 by Dave

Good run this morning, I did the north and south loops at the park which turns out to be about 2.6 miles. Can’t run the whole thing yet but only third time out. Tired later as I didn’t sleep well … Continue reading →

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Started running again

Posted on 2013-02-21 by Dave

Ran today and Monday, both days at just after 7 AM and it was about 30°. I never used to run in the cold but I got some new thermal gear and that’s working out pretty well. Still cold but … Continue reading →

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iPhone

Posted on 2013-02-13 by Dave

I was all set to go buy one when work decided they’d supply it. Yay for not spending money but boo for not having the one I want and for it not being mine. It’s a great gadget though. I … Continue reading →

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Educational Technology Guy: 10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have

Posted on 2012-08-08 by Dave

Educational Technology Guy: 10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have. Here’s the list, plus an 11th, he has more info AND he includes links to resources.  These are also necessary skills for the workplace. 1. Internet Search 2. Office Suite … Continue reading →

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Good run this morning

Posted on 2012-06-29 by Dave

Got to the top of the hill and the dog wussed out on me so I turned around and took her home. Back up the hill, through the very hilly subdivision next door to the new park, left on the … Continue reading →

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New park opened today

Posted on 2012-06-22 by Dave

The new park opened just a mile or so away. There’s a fenced area for the dogs and a not finished fitness trail. The dogs are tired and so am I.

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New theme…

Posted on 2011-10-20 by Dave

Not crazy about the colors but I like the layout.

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