Life

  

The everyday experiences that make life worth living.

Celebrate your democracy: vote! (Especially for Vince DeMiero)

Posted on Aug 16, 2010 in Life | 0 comments

Celebrate your democracy: vote! (Especially for Vince DeMiero)

Sec. of State Sam Reed expects just a 38% voter turnout in August 17's primary election in Washington State. That's right: well under half of eligible voters will bother to vote. Don't be one of them! Drop your ballot in the mail by the end of the day tomorrow. And while you're at it, mark the circle next to Vince DeMiero if you live in the first legislative district.

Read More

Vince DeMiero: educator, leader, and soon to be legislator

Posted on Jul 9, 2010 in Life | 1 comment

Vince DeMiero: educator, leader, and soon to be legislator

It was 1992. George Bush—the elder—had just thrown up on the Japanese Prime Minister. Another momentous event took place at MTHS, when Vince DeMiero asked me, an introverted freshman, to join the school newspaper the Hawkeye. And though that request didn't cause quite the international frenzy that George's upchuck did, it sure changed my life. My friend Vince DeMiero is running for Washington State Representative (democrat, position 1) in the first legislative district. He'll be an amazing force in Olympia and deserves your vote and support.

Read More

Six facts about fatherhood from a six-day expert

Posted on Mar 3, 2010 in Life | 8 comments

Six facts about fatherhood from a six-day expert

My daughter turned five days old this afternoon. Five days that seem like a year; and I mean that in the best way possible. A year is a long time... think of what goes on in your life in a year. Now, compress that into five days and you'll have an idea of what it's been like since our daughter was born. In that time I've come to realize a few things about fatherhood I'd like to share.

Read More

In that moment

Posted on Jan 28, 2010 in Life, Music | 0 comments

In that moment

While watching the audtion portion of this season's American Idol with my wife, seeing all those aspiring singers so excited to receive the show's "golden ticket," I was struck by a thought: that's the happiest they'll ever be during their American Idol experience. Why is that? It's because of that moment. That moment is both a pinnacle of achievement and the beginning of a new, unknown journey.

Read More

The short answer is always "Yes"

Posted on Jan 8, 2010 in Life, Web Dev | 5 comments

The short answer is always "Yes"

The short answer is always "Yes." Great advice I've integrated into my work ethic for years now. Never shut down a conversation or brainstorm with a "no, we/I can't do that." Say "yes" now and find a way to make it happen or help the other party understand what's required if they really want it to happen.

Read More

Shopping to die for?

Posted on Nov 26, 2009 in Life | 0 comments

It's Thanksgiving, a time for food, family, and friends. Unfortunately, the day after Thanksgiving has become synonymous with the start of the holiday shopping orgy. One thing is not up for debate: no sale is worth dying over. Keep that in mind if you're out in line at 4am tomorrow, both for your own safety and that of those around you.

Read More