Blogging and Google Plus (hereafter referred to as Google+) may not be as mutually exclusive as one might initially think. Not only was it Google+ that brought me back to my blog after a six month hiatus, but the more technical contacts I make on Plus, the more intuitive it becomes to use a blog in conjunction with Google+ to have the most reach. For those of you still reading, let me outline the past week of relevant activities.
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So, another year has come and gone, and I find myself another year older – and hopefully wiser. Whenever a birthday is rolling closer, there are always those who want to know what I would like to receive for gifts, and I’ve found that, especially in the past couple years, I’ve really had nothing to tell them. The older I get, the more I realize that I really have everything I need already. Sure, there are always cool little trinkets I could request that would end up gathering dust with all the other treasures from years past, but it seems a bit shallow to ask someone else to spend their money on something out of which I will get little to no use.
On the other hand, there are items on the other extreme of the scale that are in a price range I wouldn’t dare ask someone else to pay. Of course, if any of you readers have a stream of cash floating around just looking for a place to be spent, I’ll be more than happy to provide to you a wish list. Occasionally, there are mid-range items that are almost afterthoughts I mention in passing that my wife files away and surprises me with. This was one of those years.
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Through the Eyes of a Child
Sometimes, the wonder of the Christmas season is lost on those of us who get caught up in the hustle and bustle or life. It often pays to relax, unwind, and try to view life for a time through the eyes of a child. Remember the brilliance and wonder of everything new. Celebrate the little triumphs like being the winner of the globally-important “Race to the Car”.
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On a more personal note, I wanted to write a little blurb about a recent change in employment. It is with great excitement (and some wonder) that I announce my second week of employment with Amazon.com is coming to a close. Perhaps the most common question I have received is, “Why would you give up a position working from home to commute an hour each way again?” Well, let me put it in the simplest terms: though I do commute again, my actual work day is no longer than it was working from home. My previous job had been slowly increasing the expectations over the past year, and I was averaging at least 10 hour days. Now, I get to spend just over 2 of those hours commuting and keep the work load down to a reasonable minimum.
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Tic Tacs before and after extraction from my daughter's nose
Tasty crumb topped cinnamon muffins
This Prius had a rather interesting license plate
Ruth Michelle's First Portrait
Starbucks is offering free coffee today!
So, I was greeted by a very exciting thing this morning: news that Starbucks is giving away free coffee today! Yes, by bringing in a reusable mug to your local Starbucks coffee shop, you can obtain a full dose of caffeinated goodness. Interestingly enough, I had just taken my son by our closest shop and rewarded him for a job well done with a steamy cup of hot chocolate this week, so I thought it fitting to post the picture along with this little reminder. So, get out there and get your coffee, and feel free to wonder just how much free coffee Starbucks might go through in the Seattle area alone.
Princess cupcakes made the day
Here are a few of the shots I was able to get. Let’s start out with some amazing chocolate, raspberry filled cupcakes we had a friend make for the occasion:
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