My nephew Evan turns 4 tomorrow. My sister made him a ghost cake (must have been a request from him). I must say, my sister has always been the designer of the family. Wow!
Evan’s 4th Birthday Cake
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Alcatraz and My Birthday 2010
Mike and I went to the city yesterday for my birthday, and we had lots of fun. When we got into the city via BART we encountered some unanticipated rain showers so we ducked into the Ferry Building for a bathroom break and some Blue Bottle Coffee. By the time we left the Ferry Building, the rain had stopped, and we made our way down to the pier where the Alcatraz tours depart. The boat...
How XKCD’s Genius Diode Comic Reveals the Ultimate Communication Problem in Relationships
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The Art of Brand Storytelling: How Stanley Hainsworth Creates Iconic Brands
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The Illusion of Productivity
Peter Drucker's timeless wisdom on the difference between efficiency and effectiveness in an age of hustle culture Peter Drucker (1909-2005), often called the father of modern management "Do not believe that it is very much of an advance to do the unnecessary three times as fast." — Peter Drucker In a world that celebrates speed and productivity, it's easy to think that faster always means better. We're taught to optimize, streamline, and hustle — but...
Tyler’s Third Birthday
nnIt was a very busy day today but overall I think Tyler really enjoyed his 3rd birthday. Thanks to Christina for being the most kind person I've ever known and for helping to throw a great party for Tyler. Thanks to my parents for joining the festivities with us on Skype this evening, miss you and love you. I can certainly appreciate technology when it helps bring us closer even though we are far away. ...