Wednesday Co-working in Chicago for WordPressers!

July 2, 2013

Hey all! Want to spend a fun afternoon co-working with some great WordPresser in Chicago? Join us at Dollop Coffee & Tea before the Meetup! What: Fun time of co-working When: 1PM till the Meetup at 6PM Where: Dollop Coffee & Tea 4181 N Clarendon Ave Chicago, IL 60613 Do not forget to check out

“Enjoy the Day” by Brad Mahugh

May 24, 2013

I just returned from Brad Mahugh’s memorial service. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Brad but I do know his brother Doug Mahugh, a man who I greatly respect and admire. Doug’s remembrance of Brad’s life makes me positive that I would have liked the guy. Brad was an accomplished musician and one

From Wires to Wind – A wedding tribute to Alcane

April 12, 2013

*image of the stars* Alcane and I met on a fateful many years ago… *image wavers into classroom with professor lecturing* Alcane sat a few rows in front of me in a computer class. On that day we were learning how to remotely take control of other student’s computers. Already knowing the material, I figured

Treasure in my living room – My boat bookshelf

February 25, 2013

I am fascinated with boats; I own a beautiful 23′ 1977 North American Spirit 23 and a 1976 26′ Reinell Cabin Cruiser, with plans to acquire even more. However, far before I knew I had a desire to be a boat owner I wanted boat shaped bookshelves. Somewhere between the ages of 11 and 13

2012, a year in review

December 31, 2012

**Caution: This is lengthy, but who can make a year short? To reword a famous quote, this has been the best of years and the worst of years. When this year started I never imagined the mountains I would be soaring over, or the valleys I would tumble into. The amazing amounts of money and