Author: jeff noel

Retired Disney Institute Keynote Speaker and Prolific Blogger. Five daily, differently-themed personal blogs (about life's 5 big choices) on five interconnected sites.

Half a lap

high school track sprint in black and white
1977. Can’t tell if this is the 440 or the 220 finish tape. The background bleachers indicate this is the 220.

Was a good 100 yard sprinter in High School. Then senior year, Tim Hawkins took my spot as our team’s fastest 100-yard dash sprinter.

It was healthy to have my “bubble burst”.

i was a very good 220 yard sprinter. Was never beaten by a teammate. Ever. A few rival schools had faster 220 sprinters.

Humbly (hopefully), i was an excellent 440 sprinter.

Note: Sophomore year a rival team put their soon-to-be 100-yard Pennsylvania High School 1975 State Champion against me. It was my only loss in three years of York County competition, including being three-time County Champion. Scott Fitskee was second in the 220 and Long Jump at States. 1975 results here.

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Fix it when the sun shines

13-second video: Having fun (like i always do) at Disney University’s Stage Door Cafe.
twilight moon and planet
Last night. Watering some plants. Enjoying the last bit of light from a delightfully warm January 31st.

Long ago i knew i had to live next to palm trees and daily sunshine (warmth).

Note: Born and raised near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Intimately familiar with freezing-cold temperatures and long, drawn-out cloudy winters, lasting for what seemed to be six-months long.

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Reunions

high school reunion group photo
High School class reunion. Year unknown.
Fraternity reunion group photo
Fraternity (Chapter Founding Fathers) reunion at John’s home near Chimney Rock, North Carolina. Maybe 2010+-.

Staying in touch makes staying in touch easier.

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What’s the killer app, home

woman with touring bicycle near ocean
This honeymoon trip was prioritized before planting career roots.

Prioritization is the killer app.

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Spoiling privilege

There’s no better way to spoil a person’s privilege than by giving them responsibility. ~ Chapin Noel

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