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Author Archives: Greg
Making Decisions
Today there are a lot of what seems to be decisions to make. Does my daughter go to track, or just soccer? Does she drive her friends to soccer? Does my son really want to be in school? Should we … Continue reading
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Happy 50th Jeffrey!
To my buddy Jeffrey, It was a long time ago, maybe 1991, 27 years ago, when Jeffrey and I crossed paths. We were both in school and I needed a partner to work with on a project. I could have … Continue reading
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The benefits of a long commute
It is a week into May, and today I am back on the train, commuting into the city, which I have not done in forever. I miss it. I miss the time and space to be disconnected, yet somewhat connected … Continue reading
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Missing Dave on the 649
This week the 649 lost one of its riders, a great guy, and a good friend. Ever since there was a life on the 649 for me, there was Dave sitting next to me, sharing laughs, dreams, plans, interests, and … Continue reading
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80
Today my dad would have been 80 years old. I can’t believe so much time has passed, and how much of my life he would have seen. Just thinking about having children, moving across the country, changing jobs and working … Continue reading
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Sunny and 50
With the Autumn in full swing, and with the leaves changing on the East Coast, this is the best time of year for many people. Where I live we are just past the full vibrancy of the fall colors and … Continue reading
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Taking Gregory to College
It’s 5:00 in the morning and I can’t sleep. I am back in Los Angeles in the house where I grew up, sequestered in the bathroom because I don’t want to wake up the dog, who will in turn wake … Continue reading
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Life…on the 649
As you know, the last week has been a rough one for me, with my oldest brother passing away. And with the outpouring of love and support, I see that so many feel deep sympathies and sadness for me, and … Continue reading
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Remembering Charlie
Today we bury my oldest brother. There are so many questions on why this happened and how could it have been prevented? Were there any warning signs, and did we all miss them? But all of those answers just inform … Continue reading
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Waze for the rest of life
Today is the day after the bombings in Brussels. The news is all about it, and the talk is related to the terrorists, the hunt, the political ramifications, the security, the role of NATO, and many other things. As I … Continue reading
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Before you save the world
For so many days, I sit on the train and I think about the next big thing, how to save the world’s big problems, and what I am going to do in the next chapter of my life. That’s what … Continue reading
Subtle Shift That Changed Everything
Recently a subtle shift has happened within me and I don’t know why this has changed, but I like it. Before this, when I would go out to dinner with the family and the bill crept or lept over a … Continue reading
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Letter to my Son: College Thoughts
Hi Gregory, I am on the train right now and doing my normal routine of jotting down three things I am grateful for and also meditating. As I thought about things, I wanted to express some thoughts about college that … Continue reading
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Change The Temperature
Is there a way to willfully warm up the house like you can do with a thermostat, yet do so emotionally? Can I affect all of my family’s lives and convince them to partake in treating each other nicer, to … Continue reading
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Remembering Dad
I was in church yesterday evening and the priest was talking about All Saints’ Day, referring to the day after Halloween, and which became the theme for the weekend. Being reminded of those who have died and who have passed … Continue reading
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Promoting the Brand of You
Today is my birthday, yay! Normally I get depressed around this time of year because daylight is getting shorter and sailing days are over. I guess Mother Nature has decided to give me a break this year with wonderful weather … Continue reading
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Mom Turns 75
How do you describe the essence of Mom, my mom, in something short and sweet? Is it even possible? It’s like describing the richness of a forest by describing the trees – it just doesn’t capture the mystery, the beauty, … Continue reading
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Holding Overwhelm at Bay
Today I left the house and Kecia was feeling overwhelmed. It was not that one task was taking her over, but rather that multiple events were weighing on her and that weight was overwhelming. With so many things hitting her … Continue reading
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Intent
This is another afternoon edition of LO649, so I may be a bit more brief and to the point. How do you get on the same page with someone else? How does life feel like you and others are pulling … Continue reading
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Back on the Train…Happily
I can’t believe I would ever say that I am happy to be back on the train, but I am. With that admission, I feel like some sort of recovering addict! Here’s my story. After almost five years of commuting … Continue reading
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