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Category: Points In Time

  • Leaving the Fluorescent Halls

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    We live in a moment of [impermanence](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impermanence). If we live in such a moment why aren’t we making the most of it. Why give energy into anything other than enjoying the experience by maximizing it? I have (with great consultation of my wife) resigned from my former employ. That is to say I have left…

  • Unleash the Monkey

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    We’ve gone and done it now. After 10mos of being sequestered we’re letting ourselves out of the cage and are taking our act on the road. You have the opportunity to come surf the maelstrom of a developing company, [Nuance Labs, Inc.](http://blog.nuancelabs.com). The thoughts and trials behind a startup that has some far reaching ambitions…

  • 2006 Year in Review

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    At the beginning of last year I could not have seen what was to transpire this year. As I grow each year seems more so like that. Maybe it’s due to the embracing of chaos and knowing I can only manifest a few variables, or maybe it is just additive wisdom of the years behind…

  • Reflections of a Newbie Skydiver

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    Over the past few months everyone around me knows I’ve taken up sky diving. It has been an honor and privilege to work with the people at [Skydive Carolina](http://www.skydivecarolina.com). As well as have a wife that has been beside me the whole way supporting my actions. This year has been full of rare moments and…

  • Altitude Awareness

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    I tried to get a jump in this weekend but I got on the idea too late and thus couldn’t get on manifest. I turned around and decided to continue the purging and reformation of my office. I’ve fallen out of my [GTD](http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280/sr=8-1/qid=1161623271/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5890739-0898562?ie=UTF8&s=books) swing and I needed to reinvest the time to get back on…

  • First AFF Jump Accomplished

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    Friday, September 29th I went back to [Skydive Carolina](http://www.skydivecarolina.com) in Chester and with the help of Joey & Gene launced into the air at 11,500ft. I made a number of small mistakes and took a lot of lessons away from the jump. I had a great time and am looking forward to accomplishing more. Skydiving…

  • Tyson, you will be missed.

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    Tyson was put to sleep on Saturday, August 5th 2006. He was found to have an advanced case of [lymphosarcoma](http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/lymphosarcoma.htm “Lymphosarcoma is a neoplasm of malignant lymphocytes in solid organs (link)”) extending through his intestines, liver, kidneys, and lymph-nodes. I had my little buddy since he was 3. He came to my home by way…