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Only got to Jan. 7 before my resolution failed. Sigh. Out-of-town family left today, rich memorial service, a terrible run, castle project with Aubrey, and lost Just Dance on the Wii to Stephanie. Good day!

The plan for the day, on my day off, was to write something super creative and wow you with my brilliance. Here’s reality: I bought gloves for running in the cold, but I didn’t go for a run. Are you wowed?

Tonight was a rich night. I respect my kids, I like my kids, I enjoy my kids.

I caught part of a show on Oregon Public Broadcasting tonight that documented documenters, focusing on the early photographers of the Columbia Gorge. Fascinating on multiple levels. A triumphant story on the one hand, the massive transformation of environment in fifty short years as humans …

I can get grumpy in a hurry. Not proud of that.

Our lives are so intertwined. Today reminded me how much we affect each other. A packed church for a memorial service offered dozens of examples for how a life well-lived makes a positive difference. Tonight an unexpected conversation reminded me of a hard truth. Sometimes …

You have things you regret from your younger days, don’t you? At least the one I want to write about is a very minor regret… Twenty years ago today, the 102nd annual Tournament of the Roses Parade wound its way one block from our one-bedroom, …

I love to write. I don’t do it often enough. So once upon a time (2005) I started a blog to push me to write more regularly, on blogspot with the title “Gregg’s Gambles”. Behind that alliterative title was a hope to take risks and …

Once upon a time, companies made products. Your local weaver gained a reputation for excellence, because you saw her clothes day after day on your aunt and your neighbor and your classmate, and you knew they were worthwhile. Population grew, industry had a revolution, and …