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About Me

I am blessed beyond measure. I have a great many interests and talents. I am a realist. I am forgiving, but not very forgetful. I am very picky with whom I spend time. I am capable of learning anything.
I work to make a positive impact on the communities in which I belong. I believe in Random Acts of Kindness, Paying It Forward, and not Sweat(ing) the Small Stuff. I like change. Few things keep my attention for an extended period. I play, volunteer, and work hard.
I live to travel and am currently planning a 9-10 week trip through Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam next summer.

My Interests

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

I'd like to meet:

Look forward to reconnecting with old friends, maintaining the great friendships I am blessed to have, and meeting interesting people...

Music:

I really believe I am tone deaf. I can't carry a tune even if given one with a handle. I enjoy listening to 80s music, some country, and overall just flip channels during commercials. My favorite song is "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel.

Movies:

I am all for a good comedy, adventure, drama, sports, and even an occassional romance. My favorite movies are Hoosiers and History of the World Part 1. I am not a fan of horror movies.

Television:

I am not a big fan of the tele. I will watch sports and enjoy Heroes. Otherwise, I usually have the tv on for background noise.

Books:

I am not much of a reader. I normally have trouble finding books which capture and keep my interest. My favorite book of all-time is Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. The last book I read for fun that I finished was The Da Vinci Code.

Heroes:

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and Third, by experience which is bitterest. -Confucius

My Blog

What is self-love?

This was passed to me so I figure I would pass along... Self-Love is acknowledging and praising myself verbally to myself. Self-Love is developing relationships with people who help ...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:04:00 PST

It’s all about the relationships...

This weekend proved very busy yet refreshing... Friday, I had lunch with a very dear friend. We had been so busy we hadn't spoken, but by email for weeks even though we share the same work site. After...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:12:00 PST

Gravity...

I have had a long standing theory that the older we get we are inclined to gain weight at the fault of gravity. We do not necessary gain mass, I believe gravity pulls us at a greater rate as we age......
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:14:00 PST

Random Rumblings...

Friday, I hosted a poker game for a Tucson poker group that I belong. I placed second out of ten players. I played some very nice hands. I rolled a very quiet full house and slow played my w...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:04:00 PST

You can do your part to help Mother Earth...

I received this in an email...I thought I should pass it on. -Chris Garbage. Americans produce more and more of it every year, when we need to be producing less. Even the most waste-conscious am...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:00:00 PST

Hazards of Wii

I have not owned a video game system for many years. I owned a Nintendo 64 when they were the in gaming console. I used to play for hours...life changes and more fun stuff on the Internet made keeping...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:18:00 PST

Happy Organized Labor Day

Please take a moment and recognize the efforts, sacrifices, and accomplishments of labor unions on our behalf. Labor unions were instrumental is providing us many benefits not afforded to prior genera...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:28:00 PST

The game that can only be played, but not won...

I have carried the philosophy above the past few years. Life is not about keeping score. Life is about creating and collecting stories. Life...experience it! I have been redecorating my living room. I...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Sat, 01 Sep 2007 11:23:00 PST

Exertion to Intake Ratio...

After I hung up my competitive sports shoes, and I no longer needed to run like a 19 year old, I spent less (and most often zero) time at the gym. I choose to spend more time with friends and&nbs...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:32:00 PST

Travel Calendar - Summer 2008 Plans

My buddy Ernesto posted a comment about how he saw Ferris Bueller and thought of me. I emailed him and asked how...this is the response I got. ...Has that can-do attitude that doesn't wilt or buckle u...
Posted by Off the Beaten Path on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:04:00 PST