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Three names

I have a feeling that many people in the United States are content with knowing at most the names of three politicians: The President of the United States The Governor of the state they live in Their city’s Mayor That third one might even be a stretch. And perhaps that’s the problem.

Posted byBrianNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021Posted inRandomLeave a comment on Three names

I can’t

As I sit here in the comfort of my home, I can’t pretend to imagine what a day in the life is like for black Americans, or people of color in our country. It’s easy to use phrases like those to sound politically correct, yet be stunningly generic. So let me try again. I can’t …

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Posted byBrianJune 2, 2020June 2, 2020Posted inRandomLeave a comment on I can’t

Big day

Today is a big day. As I type these words, my wife is in surgery for her final breast reconstruction surgery. It’s been a long road to get to this point. From a mammogram and chance early detection of a tumor in October, 2018 through almost six months of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and a …

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Posted byBrianFebruary 24, 2020Posted inRandomTags: cancer, celebration, surgeryLeave a comment on Big day

Bridges

Build them. Burn them. Or cross them. But unless you’re admiring the design and architecture, don’t just stand there and stare at them.

Posted byBrianAugust 21, 2019Posted inRandomLeave a comment on Bridges

10 in a row

13.1 miles. Over a freaking mountain. 10 years in a row. But this time the Race to Robie Creek was different. This one was harder. This time, I carried the weight of my wife’s cancer diagnosis and six month’s worth of chemotherapy treatments. Not to mention an extra 15 or so pounds of my own …

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Posted byBrianMay 1, 2019Posted inRandomTags: race to robie creekLeave a comment on 10 in a row

History

History is written by those who can afford the ink.

Posted byBrianMarch 20, 2019March 27, 2019Posted inRandomLeave a comment on History

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