Category: Storytelling
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Contribution
Not long ago, Bernie Sanders sent an email that caught my attention. He said, “I am writing to ask you to run for office.” I can’t remember another politician sending me a similar message. How to respond? I want to contribute. I really do. I’m not happy with Trump being in power. And yet… We…
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Escapism
Why do we read books, watch movies, and binge-watch TV shows? Sometimes, we just want to escape from our daily lives to experience the story of another. I LOVE escaping into well-written stories! Reading books and watching movies can be magical! However, our need to escape brings up a compelling question. WHY? Why are our…
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Flickering Lights
I associate flickering lights with campfires. I remember camping with my dad when I was a kid. We would make s’mores after roasting marshmallows over the campfire. Sometimes, I would stare at the movement of the flames, entranced. Imagine my surprise when I was flying over San Antonio on Friday night before our airplane landed.…
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Activism
A few times, I’ve been a bit more involved in politics than is typical. Yesterday (4/05/2025), I attended a “Hands Off” event in Longmont, Colorado. Here’s a video of some of the footage I collected. I am encouraged that so many people attended these events across the country. Vocal people who want change tend to…
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RHIC to EIC!
Wow! It’s the end of an era, one that I was able to sample over 25 years ago. This article tells part of the story. I suppose some people can work on a single project throughout their entire careers, but this has not been my experience. One of my first “work” adventures happened while I…
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Projects First!
I haven’t written a blog post for a while, and I’m okay with that. Working on meaningful projects is more important than writing daily (or even weekly) blog posts. So yes, this is my declaration that I’ve been working on a meaningful project! And no, I’m not ready to disclose any specific details. Some books…
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Incentives
Sometimes, I like to think that I’m not like other people. What a delusion! I’m just like other people. I pay attention to incentives, just like everyone else. While different incentives are more or less effective with different people, we all respond to them. In my case, I sometimes care what other people think. When…
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Generational Nostalgia
There are fewer common touchpoints in our world today than when I was a kid. Everyone is going to remember where they were during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is something we all shared in 2020. However, recent movies, songs, books, and other news are probably a much less cohesive set of memories for today’s teenagers.…
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Why Do We Do What We Do?
Humans are complex. Both internal and external forces motivate us. I would like to understand better why we do the things we do. Here are some possibilities. We make decisions based on our Identities. If I think of myself as the kind of person who works out, I might be more motivated to exercise regularly.…
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Requirements for Leadership
When things are going well, you don’t need great leaders. Maybe a leader from a previous generation set things in motion. Things can continue along the well-worn and known paths. You just need to honor your traditions and avoid overthinking things too much! No big deal. Problems arise when big changes happen quickly. Suddenly, there…