Category Archives: Life

This is a silly topic to devote a post to. In my work (software), we do a lot of testing.  Well, some of us do.  So in having that testing mindset, I’ve noticed that I look at the world sometimes … Continue reading →

I admit I have a four-letter addiction. No, its not “coke” or “beer” or other four-letter words with bad connotations that I’m not clever enough to attach to this post. Its books. Okay, please no one point out that that’s … Continue reading →

I turn 40 on Wednesday of this week. And you tend to get a bit reflective at a milestone year like that. And coincidentally, its been an interesting year for my health so I’m reflecting and revising the way I … Continue reading →

Isn’t it? cor·du·roy &#0151 (kôrd-roi) 1. A durable cut-pile fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs. And now you know the meaning of life. Any questions?

Its been more than four months since I’ve last posted here. I last posted on Valentine’s Day — a lonely Saturday night as I remember. But anyway, I needed to get back out here and reconnect with my audience. So … Continue reading →

For years, I’ve shaved with the Mach 3 and have been pleased. But when I ran out of blades and my local Kroger was out of refills, I decided to try the Quattro. From the name, you can guess that … Continue reading →

When I was in San Antonio, I went to a party hosted by my Mother’s boss. He is the owner of Mad Dogs Pub in San Antonio. They also have a couple of other locations as well, one of which … Continue reading →

I just discovered that I left my new book “Optimal Thinking” in the hotel room that I vacated two days ago. Is there any question that I need to read that book?

In my ear today were Adam Duritz (Counting Crows), Johnny Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), and Chris Martin (Coldplay) on my road trip from Dallas to San Antonio to see my parents for Christmas. But what I really needed in my … Continue reading →

This one is unbelievable. I take pride in managing my life in a very detailed and organized way. Stuff just doesn’t happen to me out of the blue. I usually see a crisis coming from a mile away. But not … Continue reading →