Tag Archives: when I grow up

How to get lots of exercise and never go to the gym

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Once upon a time, I was looking for a job and my neighbor was working at an architectural firm. He suggested I apply there and I got the job. I worked in the mailroom, which was in the basement. Three … Continue reading →

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The professor who discouraged me

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

When I decided to go back to school, there were only a couple of colleges that were near enough that I was interested in them. I decided to visit both schools to check out the Computer Science departments and meet … Continue reading →

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The chef who made chicken fried steak

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

In a very small town with ranchers and folks who work in coal mines, it’s hard to be fancy. There was a chef who had fabulous skills in the kitchen. Trained as a French chef. When we met him, his … Continue reading →

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Do not publish this post

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Brave Thoughts

Struggling to stay on track. Discouraged by the mountain of work ahead to get to where I want to be. Feeling like I am just going in circles… And then I see it: I am afraid of being wrong, doing … Continue reading →

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Disassembler for Hire

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Brave Thoughts

Last spring, I got involved with a group that was reading and discussing The Artist’s Way, a book by Julia Cameron. We would read a chapter a week, do the exercises, and talk about our reactions. The book walks you … Continue reading →

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