Writing this from Friday (5 days hence) I realize I’ve been feeling some dread about the November election. That is, of course, the strategy. The RNC this week wants to either excite it’s base that it’s brand of racism, government corruption, and criminal ineptitude will give them what they want or make the rest of … Read more
Today Chris and I did some serious grocery shopping. I had wanted to but more food ahead in case we end up in quarantine since Chris is going back to school. It seems very possible her section of the school could be shut down at any point if a covid outbreak occurs where even if … Read more
Chris and I drove north to visit her parents and play poker. It was a nice visit. Chris won one game and I won one game. I think overall I’m slightly ahead over the last couple visits. I am definitely at least breaking even based on the number of $5 games and times I’ve come … Read more
Today was WordCamp Minnesota. This is the local branch of an annual WordPress web development and design conference. I’ve been to two previous sessions of it in person and it’s been fun. This year, of course, is different and rather than cancelling they opted to do an online version. Admission to this one was free … Read more
Today was meeting day and I’m happy to find that after 4 online meetings my eyes feel great. The lights I have are still a little annoying but not as much as they were with the wrong glasses so I don’t think I’ll change anything there. I’m still entertained by having my green screen so … Read more
Had a call with a pretty successful financial advisors. He isn’t a potential client as I’m looking for people who aren’t as far along as he is. He was pretty much out of my league though polite about it. The person who set up the call probably should have done a better job of setting … Read more
I had a networking call with someone well connected in the Twin Cities. We had a good talk about business and life and stuff. He is very experienced and successful in his world and still I was able to give him some solid advice about updating his LinkedIn profile for which he is grateful. For … Read more
I did part 1 of a 3 part “webinar” today with “Magic Brad” who interviewed me a couple weeks ago. He suggested and I agreed to do a 3 part video discussion on helping people find opportunities in the world of corporate events. Such as being a speaker and getting hired to speak at big … Read more
Chris and I went out for a late lunch at a restaurant one of my clients had recommended. Much of the recommendation was based on the quality of their patio. Summer patio dining is a big deal in the Twin Cities. Growing up in California I of course take for granted being able to go … Read more
I spent several hours building this marble toy. It comes in a kit of laser cut wood pieces and some metal posts and plastic end pieces and surprisingly good instructions. It probably took 3 hours from start to finish and I was pleased to have not lost any pieces during the making of it. There … Read more