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Van of forgiveness

We break out the board. Two $500′s. Two $100′s. Two $50′s. Six $20′s. Five $10′s. Five $5′s. And five $1′s. Take a few spins around the board. Then… what’s this? Hidden money appears magically from beneath a certain corner of … Continue reading

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Angry Subaru Man VS Road Bike Guy

Wow. So I’m riding my bicycle on E. 3rd Avenue (near E. 31st Street) at about 5pm on Tuesday, April 12. I see a fellow cyclist riding toward me on a road bike, in full gear. A guy in a … Continue reading

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Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with pet owners

“Oh, it’s okay… she won’t bite.” As I open the car door and turn to step out of the car, I look up to see two dogs fast approaching. I raise my right foot and hold it in the air. … Continue reading

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Leadership circle

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Leadership journey (part 2: Legacy Statement)

Draft #3 How do you wish to be remembered as a leader by those inside and outside your organization, and by those with whom you might work in the future? When asked this question (how do you want to be … Continue reading

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Leadership journey (part 1)

I remember the first time in my adult life I tried to get into ‘leadership’. It was back in the 90′s. I read a bunch of books that told me I should budget my time. I should be consistent, motivated, … Continue reading

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What does compassion look like?

Friends, If you know someone in southwest Colorado (or anywhere) who is considering getting a GED, I’m happy to answer any questions you may have. And if you or someone you know has problems and thinks there is no way … Continue reading

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He gave this flower to a teacher

He came into my office one cold day last October. Had a glorious rose in his hand. “Look what I got!” he exclaimed with an excited smile. I agreed that it was beautiful. He asked me if I’d hold on … Continue reading

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Letter to my student who died Thursday

Hey. I was shocked and saddened to get to work this morning and find out that you were dead. In fact, I didn’t believe it at first. No proof. Nothing in the newspaper yet. Just people talking matter-of-factly about it. … Continue reading

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For best results, remove protective gear

It was 8 degrees Fahrenheit this morning when I got on my bike to ride to work. Since I’ve got some good gear, it wasn’t even really that chilly. A couple of weeks ago, I rode to work when it … Continue reading

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