Simplifying
My day job has been off the charts in 2021. Barely six weeks into the year and I’ve engaged in as many projects as I had in 2020, which then … Continue reading Simplifying
Tag: personal
American Politics 2020
Systemic political Pyrrhic victories won upon extremism, regardless of ideology, are tearing down this nation. With basic civility vaporized, checks-and-balances laid waste, and the fourth estate’s credibility deconstructed, we have … Continue reading American Politics 2020
What drives me? Mission.
Loyola New Orleans, freshman year: My first work-study job was as a student office assistant in the English department. In my spare time, I fixed the Apple ][ personal computers … Continue reading What drives me? Mission.
Rigid thinking? Disrupt yourself
Since the turn of the millennium, drawing conclusions from tried and true experience doesn’t always result something expected. We live in a world of options, change and constant acceleration, so … Continue reading Rigid thinking? Disrupt yourself
Value, return and the liberal arts
A while ago, I completed an intensive technical certification program. The quality instructor guided a wide range of participants from recent college grads to seasoned folks like me through the … Continue reading Value, return and the liberal arts
Dream Engineer: Cee Lo Green and “Bright Lights Bigger City”
Picture an intimate performance venue like the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Lights down low and in the summer; a bit warm because the air conditioner and fans can’t keep up. … Continue reading Dream Engineer: Cee Lo Green and “Bright Lights Bigger City”
Dream Engineer: Imagine Dragons and “Radioactive”
A live concert can do more than entertain…
3d printed interior for my BMW M Roadster
A few days ago I completed the first stage of a long-standing project to create new parts for my BMW M Roadster interior. Two years of design in Autodesk Fusion … Continue reading 3d printed interior for my BMW M Roadster
Last Day at Blackboard
Yesterday marked my last day at Blackboard. It was an incredible experience meeting and working with so many great people over the years who genuinely care about students, learners and … Continue reading Last Day at Blackboard
New Album: “Eight”
Today marks the release of my second full-length album, “Eight” by Thirty Second Complex. Where my EP, “Midway,” from last fall seemed like an ending, “Eight” feels like a reboot … Continue reading New Album: “Eight”
Six Years at Blackboard
It is hard to believe that I’ve been at Blackboard for six years. I feel like I just walked across the Midway at the University of Chicago for the first … Continue reading Six Years at Blackboard
Apple, 40 Years & 25 Personal Experiences
Today is the 40th anniversary of Apple and of the 40 years, I’ve been engaged with Apple’s vision, concepts, and products for 33 of them. It seems like a good … Continue reading Apple, 40 Years & 25 Personal Experiences
Dream Engineer: Stereophonics and “Dakota”
Many times when you hear a song it simply flashes in and out of memory. You might take note of some of the lyrics or a particular riff, but beyond … Continue reading Dream Engineer: Stereophonics and “Dakota”
1938 American LaFrance, Dad’s Favorite
The ’38 LaFrance was my father’s favorite truck when he was a member of the fire department, and was the in memorium engine for his last ride to the fire department … Continue reading 1938 American LaFrance, Dad’s Favorite
Dream Engineer: Sia and “Chandelier”
Over two decades ago while Pink Floyd’s “Delicate Sound of Thunder” concert played on TV, I shared with Mom my serious interest in pursuing a live concert sound career. It … Continue reading Dream Engineer: Sia and “Chandelier”
The Renault
This January I was looking around Dad’s garage and picking out pieces of history — garden tractors, benches, odd tools, etc. Each item I found held memories for me. Scrounging … Continue reading The Renault
Ham ‘n Egger
Sensory perception and human memory are a curious things. We may see something and a memory nudges us to take action. We may hear something and our mind connects a … Continue reading Ham ‘n Egger
Photography, a Process that Captures Memories
As a child, my parents took pictures with what I seem to recall was a 110 Instamatic and some kind of 35mm box camera. We never had a 1970’s Polaroid, … Continue reading Photography, a Process that Captures Memories
In the Family of a Firefighter
Several years ago I reflected on “A Firefighter’s Two Families” where one family is “traditional” with a spouse and oftentimes children, but the second family is quite different. The second … Continue reading In the Family of a Firefighter
Eulogy for my Father, Jerry.
On July 14, 2014 at the Basilica of St. James, Jamestown, ND, I shared my thoughts about Dad with gathered family, friends and the community.