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It has been a while since I posted a photo of my desk setup. Did a complete change since last time and made the switch to an ultrawide. This is a 49″

My father was interviewed by King 5 News on Aug 17, 2023 in a segment titled, “This Chehalis man is the most humble “superstar” you&#8217

Our big family sailing trip for 2024 is in the books! We were out July 3-13. This trip focused on making good memories for the kids. We did short hops, kee

I was looking north up Colvos Passage, straining against the oars of my 9-foot Minto rowing dinghy. As the sun set, hundreds of lights began to twinkle, ma

It only was three years from the start to finish, but Shadow finally has an anchor installed on her windlass! I may do a full write up on the setup, probab

I saw a father in a park the other day. His son was clearly upset about something and acting out. The father squatted down next to him and was patiently tr

Compassion means listening to someone’s struggles instead of discounting their discomfort. Taking the time to wipe away a tear. Covering their shame instea

This is happening! She will be here soon! In a few short weeks my daughter, and first child, will wiggle her way into this strange new world. A world outsi

Good communication is difficult, great communication requires a thoughtful approach.  One of the core tenants of great communication is an underlying

I am an avid Star Trek fan and delight in the practical life lessons that can be learned from the shows. Lately, I have been thinking about the power we al

When I am going through a tough time it drives me crazy when people say things like, “You’ll get through it,” and “Try to find the positive.” I believe the

People value feeling valued. A quick note written to a team member to acknowledge their contribution can go a long way. This can be especially powerful aft