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Update

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 Once upon a time , someone asked me if I would be happy working a job that was not at the university. Since my position at the university closed in 2020, I found myself doing exactly that— working in jobs not at the university. It has been a very difficult transition.  Recently, things shifted quickly and in unexpected ways. The short version is that I am leaving the hotel which I am currently working, having taken a position at another.  The longer version of the story is that I stopped by to see my good friend and former GM at his new hotel. While I was visiting with him, one of the owners came out and introduced himself and we got to talking. After a few minutes, he said he wanted me to meet his brother. Our conversation turned into a job interview and 48 hours later I accepted a new position as front desk, manager and assistant operations manager. After some negotiating, we reached an agreement and I start my new position on April 9. It’s a much nicer hotel and these...
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Ready for December!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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The Consolation of Philosophy: "Let Him Heal!"

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"While I was thus mutely pondering within myself, and recording my sorrowful complainings with my pen, it seemed to me that there appeared above my head a woman of a countenance exceeding venerable.  Her eyes were bright as fire, and of a more than human keenness; her complexion was lively, her vigour showed no trace of enfeeblement; and yet her years were right full, and she plainly seemed not of our age and time. Her stature was difficult to judge. At one moment it exceeded not the common height, at another her forehead seemed to strike the sky; and whenever she raised her head higher, she began to pierce within the very heavens, and to baffle the eyes of them that looked upon her.  Her garments were of an imperishable fabric, wrought with the finest threads and of the most delicate workmanship; and these, as her own lips afterwards assured me, she had herself woven with her own hands. The beauty of this vesture had been somewhat tarnished by age and neglect, and wore that d...
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New Favorite Band

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So during my long commutes to and from work (1 hour each way), I listen to mucho musica. About the same time I returned to listening to one very complex band ( Dream Theater ), I recalled another band I had only read about and thought to give them a listen ( Spock's Beard ). It was not difficult to fall for this magical ensemble founded in 1992 by two brothers. They are to me like Rock music's greatest secret.  But you know how every now and then you wish for the best of the best? Well, I discovered that Mike Portnoy (formerly of Dream Theater) also played in a band with the co-founder of Spock's Beard--in a couple of bands, actually. Then I found out that the guitarist of Deep Purple also played in one of those bands also. I gave 'em a listen and was hooked. This is true music, folks. Prog at it's best, in my opinion.  One feature that stands out (besides true musicality) is the writing. Very deep, personal and meaningful. Sensitive.  So without further ado, here a...
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Ready for a new month!

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Thinking about “amor Fati” through November. Journal is ready to go! 
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