On January 9th, 2022, my partner Mary and I adopted a puppy. She was about 9 weeks old and around 11 lbs. And she was adorable.
2022: The Year of the Puppy
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My Failure as a Freelancer
In 2016 I found myself without a job. The Oakland, CA-based company I worked for merged with a company headquartered in Arizona. With a severance package in hand I felt…
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A Weekend in Klamath Falls, Oregon
For my birthday this year, Mary and I decided to take advantage of the long President’s Day weekend by making a road trip. We went north to Klamath Falls, just…
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A Cabin In Green Valley Lake
Mary and I took a road trip to southern California this past weekend. Her Mom had access to a cabin in the San Bernardino mountains and invited us to enjoy…
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Vacationing in Philadelphia
Mary and I spent about a week in Philadelphia, and we really loved it there. We found a great place to stay in the Old City neighborhood. The location allowed us…
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Our Mexico City Experience
Mary and I kicked off 2017 with a vacation to Mexico City, a place I had no clear perception of before we arrived. I’m glad we went. It’s an absolutely…
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Hot Air Balloon Ride
For Christmas this year, my girlfriend, Mary, surprised me with a hot air balloon ride! Neither of us had ever done it before, and it was so serene. If you’ve…
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Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend wasn’t wild – but I did have a couple of outings planned. To start, it was First Friday, also known as the Oakland Art Murmur. Galleries open up…
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Scenes Around Lake Merritt
I love Oakland. There’s such a breadth of landscapes, culture, restaurants, and people. The energy here is real. Today was overcast and cool – so I thought I’d take advantage…
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