In the last job of my working career, I had the privilege of counseling people through their various degree programs in college. I spoke with so many people about their goals, dreams, and the part that their higher education would play in attaining them. In my 13-year career as an Academic Advisor, I considered itContinue reading “Beyond the Numbers”
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Carrots
This is not a pulpit, only my opinions, but I think carrots are pretty cool. The health benefits of carotene and all the good things that this root vegetable does for our bodies is well-documented. Like anything, you either like them or you don’t. Some people (like my wife) only likes uncooked carrots. Despite meContinue reading “Carrots”
Cell Phones
I walked into the Verizon store and this young man immediately greets me. Extending his hand and sporting a big smile, I couldn’t help but smile back. I’m sure as I entered, he caught sight of me and had me all figured out by the time I reached the sign-in desk. Old guy. Upsell! Upsell!Continue reading “Cell Phones”
The Gambling Bug
Well here is a subject I can speak about that I actually know something about. I spent the last years of the 70’s and the early 80’s in Las Vegas. I loved every second of it, and I hated every second of it. I succumbed to the gambling bug which has bit so many. IContinue reading “The Gambling Bug”
