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Movies and Life
Published on 2012-05-21 07:09:00
The other night we found ourselves looking for something to do. Not wanting to spend money, or really even to leave the house we turned to Netflix. Lately this has not been a great way to spend the evening. We spend a half hour looking through movies only to start and realize we have watched it before, or that the movie isn't really a story we are that interested in. However, on this night my wife came armed with a movie that she had heard others talking about. We quickly had the movie on,the [..] > read more
Trust Yourself
Published on 2012-05-20 10:35:00
"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." - Johann Wolfgang von GoetheDecision making has always been hard for me on a personal level. I can make decisions all day at work. I set the direction for the team and facility, I hire, I fire, I determine how to spend our resources. But, come home and even choosing what to eat can stop me dead in my tracks. It really has never bothered me. I surround myself with people at home to make the choices of what movie to see,what to do on the [..] > read more
Worth Waiting For
Published on 2012-05-19 23:30:00
They say that some things are worth waiting for, and I would have to agree. I have spent the last week anticipate the return of my youngest. He was returning from school to attend a wedding, not really to hangout with the fam. I knew that would be true before he came home and thought I was ready for it. A quick trip, hang out for a short time, grab a bite, see the brothers and sis, check in and move on. We weren't sure when he was coming up, if he would spend a few days or just the night. As [..] > read more
rick samuelson's photostream
Published on 2012-05-13 17:52:00
rick samuelson's photostream on Flickr.As I have been contemplating my life I also go out and take pictures of things that interest me > read more
Living Life
Published on 2012-05-04 09:16:00
Just being ourselves is the biggest fear we have as humans - Don Miguel RuizAs I reflect on life I envision a little boy, running and playing, laughing, being loud, unbound, unhindered, aware only of the sun on his face, the joy inside, his desire to experience, to live. Over time this same boy is told, walk don't run, you should be seen and not heard, you must have goals and focus, you must be responsible, you must take your place in life's drama. As this boy enters manhood he comes to learn [..] > read more
The Four Agreements
Published on 2012-04-29 12:54:00
In my ongoing quest to figure life out, I while occasionally pick up a book to read. Recently a friend of mine (thank's Cole Mack) sent me a book saying it had made a profound impact on how he lives, or attempts to live, his life. Being a sucker for free, I picked it up and started reading. In "The Four Agreements," author Don Miguel Ruiz walks through some basic ancient Toltec beliefs. The premise is that each of us have bought into self limiting beliefs, or dreams, that keep us from experi [..] > read more
Portland MS Walk 2012
Published on 2012-03-24 19:30:00
This year I have joined up with friends and family to participate in the MS Walk. On April 14th, thirty of us from Avamere Rehab of King City will be making a difference by raising money to defeat MS. You can view my Personal Web Sight by clicking this link. You can join us by making a small donation.Thanks for your help- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad > read more
The Story of Our Lives
Published on 2012-02-25 18:19:00
I came across the video below as i was processing some issues in my life. The video is short and simple, and looks at the story that each of us create with our lives. It finishes by asking the simple question -Did you enjoy your story? By that I take it to mean the story of our own life. It seems like there is much in life that is unenjoyable. Should our goal be to enjoy as much as possible, and what do we do with those things that keep us from enjoying, or cause pain, do we discard them and r [..] > read more
Looking for Happiness
Published on 2012-02-25 12:13:00
"People spend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idle dreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill the emptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed to search was within." ~Ramona L. Anderson (1887-1949)American writerAs I was playing around on my IPad the other day, wasting time and trying to at least feel productive, I came across a post in Facebook from a friend of mine Mitch. I don't know if it was the great suns [..] > read more
Life
Published on 2012-02-09 19:24:00
What is life, if not a series of relationships that bring smiles, tears, laughter, pain, growth and a richness and depth. It's relationships that help you see yourself rightly, challenge you to grow, and force you to think in ways you normally wouldn't. Life truly is an unpredictable ride. But, I don't think I would have it any other way. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone > read more
Quote For Sunday - Thoughts on Happiness
Published on 2012-02-05 12:32:00
“Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them.” ― Steve MaraboliAs I think about happiness, I find that I want to define it as only good and never bad. Happiness should only be about positive experiences, up lifting friendships, successes and triumphs. Problems should have no place in happiness, right? Unfortunately, my limited view of happiness means I am destined to a life of unhappiness, for every day brings problems and issues, pain and sorrow, the un [..] > read more
Some Quotes you just have to think about
Published on 2012-02-04 12:51:00
“People tend to complicate their own lives, as if living weren't already complicated enough.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the WindI don't know this author, and I haven't ever read his book, but this quote I came across really hit me today. Why is it that we tend to make life more complex than it is. We read into things others say, we interpret glances to mean what they don't, we strive for things we shouldn't, and we get discouraged when we don't reach goals that are unattainable [..] > read more
Thoughts on Leadership
Published on 2012-02-03 09:00:00
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy AdamsThis is a great reminder of what my role as a leader is really all about. It is simply about helping others be their best- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone > read more
Feel Stuck
Published on 2012-02-02 18:40:00
I find myself in a strange spot. The sun is shining but life seems foggy. I'm working out each day but I have no energy. I'm working hard but accomplishing little. When I get this way I start thinking about change. I don't know if it is change in location, change in job, or what the needed change is? I just know that something is off. Could be a few weeks away would do the trick. I can envision time at the beach or up in the mountains. Not sure how to make it happen, how to change my outlook. Ke [..] > read more
It's You're Life
Published on 2012-01-14 11:57:00
I came across a picture today that really sums up my thinking this last week. As I have been wrestling with who I am and how I want to live my life, I continue to come face to face with my need to own my own stuff. Who would have thought an ad campaign for a clothing company would speak into my life. But, I was struck. The company is Holstee click on the name to learn more. They wanted to do more than sell clothing, the wanted to promote a lifestyle. Here is the picture. Let me know your [..] > read more
Looking into the Mirror
Published on 2012-01-10 23:48:00
"The most difficult phase of life is not when no one understands you, it is when you don't understand yourself" ~Anonymous Over the last few weeks I have been spending a bit of time in personal reflection. The problem is the more I look into the mirror, the less I like what I see. In the past if that would happen I would simply shut my eyes and move on. However, that is not working so well for me these days. So I am back to taking a deep look inward after taking a bit of time off. Only th [..] > read more
Thank you Oregon Duck's
Published on 2012-01-02 22:56:00
The Oregon Ducks are the Rose Bowl Champions. Thanks for a great year. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone > read more
Life Stops When the Ducks Play
Published on 2011-11-12 20:19:00
Go Oregon- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad > read more
Little Things
Published on 2011-11-12 15:51:00
Sometimes it's the little things that mean the most. A simple smile, a kiss on the neck, a text message from one of your kids, an excited phone call, can make all the difference. These have all happened to me this last week, a friend, my wife, my son and my daughter. They don't know what those simple little things did to lift my spirits, let me know I matter, to let me see I am loved. But each of these little things made a profound difference on me. I hope you experience a simple thing toda [..] > read more
Dreaming Away
Published on 2011-06-29 00:50:00
Sometimes the battle isn't to lose weight, or to get stronger, sometimes it's about doing your best to stay engaged. To stay engaged in relationship, to stay engaged in the job, to stay in community, to stay with the task. At times I find myself thin > read more
If it's on the Internet, it isn't private.
Published on 2011-06-14 09:04:00
If it's on the Internet, it isn't private., a photo by DonkeyHotey on Flickr.I came across this reminder as I was reading some of my favorite pages. It made me stop and think for a moment about what I put out there for all to read. Once you hit send > read more
Forty Eiqht, Not That Great
Published on 2011-06-07 23:42:00
I turned 48 this week. Not a huge big deal except for the fact that I don't want to get older. In fact, if I had it my way I would still be 24. That however isn't going to happen. I am twice as old as I want to be. I am twice as old as my daughter. I > read more
How I Spend the Weekend, 3-15-11
Published on 2011-03-06 01:46:00
Back From The Beach - a Video Blog
Published on 2011-03-01 00:59:00
Living the Second Half of Life Better than the First.
Published on 2011-02-19 12:53:00
I'm not sure what happened, or even when it happened, only that something has happened. I have been cruising through life for awhile. And by cruising I don't mean heading to where I want to be really fast, or in a cool car, I mean that I have b > read more
From Good to Poor
Published on 2011-02-12 13:54:00
Two weeks ago I was sitting in the office of my $90 an hour best friend, telling him how well things were currently going. My marriage was going well, work was good, and I felt like I was figuring myself out more than ever before. Then so > read more
My Star Employee Going to Work for My Friend
Published on 2011-01-15 14:31:00
Every once in awhile you hire someone who makes a difference not only in the day to day work that has to be done, but personally. We hired someone not to long ago at my facility who took on every challenge, exceeded all expectations, and drove > read more
Meaningless Tasks and Deep Thoughts
Published on 2011-01-02 13:18:00
I am looking at the tasks that lay in front of me. Take out the Christmas Tree, take down the outside Christmas Lights, do the grocery shopping, clean the bathroom, start the laundry. As I contemplate this list of chores (and yes I mean c > read more
Procrastination - Is it a flaw? I don't think so.
Published on 2010-12-19 12:30:00
Not sure what I was thinking. I have put it off as long as I possibly can. I feel the walls pressing in. The calendar is a constant reminder that I have let things slip, and now I am slowly going into panic mode. A year ago I was in the same place > read more
How do you Determine Self Worth?
Published on 2010-12-18 11:20:00
I've been looking at the way I view life, process my situation, and try to make sense out of my circumstances. A long time ago I adopted a philosophy that simple stated, "There will always be someone smarter, faster, stronger, better looking, making > read more
Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers - Is it Selfish
Published on 2010-12-07 22:36:00
Over the last few weeks I have been wrestling with the concept of selfishness versus self care. I grew up being taught that it was wrong to be selfish, in fact it was sinful to be selfish. I believed you should always put the needs of oth > read more
How the Oregon Ducks Versus Oregon State Beavers is Helping me Grow Up
Published on 2010-12-03 22:12:00
For the last few years I have been working on me. By that I mean that I have spent years thinking that putting others first, being sacrificial, dying to self, was what the good guy always does. I have worked hard to make sure my wife and kid > read more
Job Evaluations
Published on 2010-12-01 23:58:00
It's that time of year again. A time when someone is going to take a look at my performance and determine if I have been a successful employee or not. All year long I evaluate my employees based on whether or not they are meeting set standards, > read more
I've Become an Oregon Duck Fan
Published on 2010-11-30 02:09:00
I can't help it. I tried to resist for as long as I could. I didn't grow up in Oregon, I didn't go to school here. Instead I went to a small school in Minnesota. When we first moved here back in 1998, I thought everyone was nu > read more
Slowing Down to Be Me
Published on 2010-11-06 19:16:00
Last weekend I was in Camas WA. with a bunch of friends. We found ourselves sitting around a few tables drinking beer, eating pizza and enjoying each others company. While the beer and pizza were awesome, the conversation was even better. > read more
Thinking at the Beach
Published on 2010-11-06 18:51:00
I find myself sitting at the beach once again. In Oregon that usually means through on a rain jacket instead of a swimming suit, lighting a fire in the fire place, rather than a beach fire, and snuggling up with a book instead of tanning under > read more