Monthly Archives: July 2011

Thanatopsis

“So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one...

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Harry Potter

You would think Halloween had arrived three months early. Children and adults together strode by, dressed as wizards, witches and characters from the blockbuster hit Harry Potter. It was a very festive atmosphere, kind of similar to the excitement the kids at Hogwarts must have experienced the first day arriving at school. Barely restrained excitement...

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An Ironman

Athletes get up early. Really early. They are the people with their alarms set for 5am so they can get their workout in before heading to a full day of work. They are focussed and their determination usually extends beyond the physical ability of their bodies. A few weeks ago I traveled to Coeur d’Alene,...

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Due App for iPhone and iPad

I am a sucker for well designed apps. Most people take this for granted and they just feel that the app is nice. But in reality, the user experience is one of the most critical components of making a good app. The other, of course, is making an app that is relevant. I can’t tell...

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