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What I Learned About Cruising

September 20, 2019

I recently went on my first cruise — 11 days through the Panama Canal and South and Central America, six countries in total. That’s quite a long cruise for one’s…

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Blue Apron Follow-up

May 22, 2017

It’s been nine months since I started Blue Apron, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting a meal delivery service.  As I mentioned in the last BA post, the one answer to…

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Keys to Success, Part II

May 2, 2017

I keep learning new things each day.  This will probably be an ongoing project, as I don’t think there is ever one way to be successful.  A lot of people…

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Habitat for Humanity and the Environment

December 2, 2016

As a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, I am impressed by the fact that they do so much more than just “build houses.” Of course, that’s one of their core…

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Blue Apron — Yay or Nay?

October 26, 2016

UPDATE #2 — 08 November 2016:  Today’s box arrived and I’m looking forward to the ricotta and beet grilled cheese sandwiches.  They also sent a coupon for $20 off their…

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From Challenge Will Come Success

July 28, 2016

Recalling the challenges of GV16128.

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Missing Thailand in a Bad Way

June 19, 2016

I’ve been back from Thailand for two months already.  It seems like I just got back.  Time goes by so fast. People still ask me about the trip and my…

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A Run For The Border

May 14, 2016

We were in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for two weeks on a Habitat for Humanity build project.  Myself and two of my teammates decided to take one of our free days…

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400 Baht Covers Drinking, Driving and Hitting a Tree

April 26, 2016

I love getting into taxis around the world and striking up a conversation with the driver.  You meet so many interesting people with so many interesting backgrounds.  So on my…

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Next Stop: Thailand

February 9, 2016

I’m happy to announce that I will be leading a build in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in just a few weeks.  This is one of those “opportunity is not a lengthy…

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