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A Vacation Slightly Gone Wrong

A Vacation Slightly Gone Wrong

I hate to say this, but some people suck. I do not know their life situation, but I struggle to understand the theft of people’s property. Picture this: you are on vacation, exploring new destinations, being totally present with friends, soaking up the beauty of life, and indulging in the local cuisine. Everything seems perfect until you get text alerts from your credit card companies about unexpected charges. Suddenly you realize that your wallet has gone missing. Panic sets in…

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Passionately Flawed and a Historical Hero: Yes, It Is Both

Passionately Flawed and a Historical Hero: Yes, It Is Both

Who leads your “heroes” or “most admired” list? Some of the most popular selections are Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jesus, Buddha, Nelson Mandela, and Abraham Lincoln. These historical greats are not superhuman but come with all the greatness and flaws of the human condition. Unfortunately, the human side of historical heroes is rarely discussed in popular media and books, movies, and is rarely taught before graduate school. As a result, we often find out later in life…

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Sharing the blame and lessons learned

Sharing the blame and lessons learned

I do not comment much about politics as it is considered the third rail for a reason. So little is gained by talking about politics or religion at work or with extended family. These topics are central to peoples’ identities, and I liken it to debating with a drunk. It is impossible to win, and the best you can hope for is a bad headache the following day and mumbled promises never to do that again. With that being said,…

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A little walk and talk, but no coffee

A little walk and talk, but no coffee

As I was walking this morning with Anh, we were in idle chit-chat and enjoying being together and outdoors. It was a lovely morning with the air still crisp before the day’s heat set in. We crested the small hill by our house and looked back at the little nestled rows of track homes built into this little pocket formed by a few low ridge lines. It was the picture-perfect moment of suburbia. As we continued our walk and casual…

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