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There’s nothing like Saint Paul in Wintertime…I guess

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

So far, the cold 8 months of the year we call Winter has been very unusual.  We didn’t get our first hard freeze until October.  We didn’t see any snow until December.  I’m not sure the temperature has dropped below … Continue reading →

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What is Quality? — Let’s Blog Off

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Quality is an interesting thing.  Many people claim to have “an eye for quality.”  I think it goes deeper than being able to spot well-made products with hefty price tags.  Anyone can do that.  From my perspective, if something lasts … Continue reading →

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Current Hard Work Update — December 16, 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

It’s been over a month since my last Current Hard Work Update, so it’s definitely due.  I’ve been very busy working on non-current hard work projects and doing some traveling, so I don’t feel too bad about it. I have … Continue reading →

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Optimistic Realism, an Oxymoron or the Answer?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my natural temperament and personal paradigm and I came to the conclusion that I’m an optimistic realist to my core.  On the surface, it would seem that being an optimist and a realist … Continue reading →

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Camera Therapy — Let’s Blog Off

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Growing up in my family, vacation usually meant traveling around the great lakes to photograph lighthouses.  I frequently followed behind my dad with my mom’s SLR camera and lugging camera bags.  Liz and I have continued this tradition.  Sure, the … Continue reading →

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