Did i have four hours to spare?

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Our School isn’t far from here. Two miles as the crow flies.

 

It cost me four hours two days ago. Yesterday though, i was struck by how grateful the staff was by my attendance. The zoning board unanimously approved the variance request for our High School’s proposed Visual and Performing Arts building.

There was serious opposition.

Did i have four hours to spare?

No.

Then why do it?

School relationships are a priority because our freshman will become a man on that campus.

There are things that can be measured that don’t matter.

There are things that matter that can’t be measured.

That’s why i attended.

How could i not?

The school’s future hinged on the zoning variance for a new Visual and Performing Arts building that will facilitate a relationship with Julliard.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

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How many adults rode their bike to the gig?

School Spring Festival
Roughly 20 booths total.

 

School Spring Festival
Pie in the face, using teachers and staff as targets to raise money.

 

School Spring Festival
Business “expo”.

 

School Spring Festival
Top thrill ride.

 

The School’s Spring Festival last night was much better than expected. Rode a bicycle due to anticipated parking challenges. Scoped out the business vendors area to see if it feels worth it for next year.

It did.

Pondered these:

  • What makes a business booth stand out?
  • How do you not make people walking by feel nervous about getting spammed with an unwanted “pitch”?
  • What is the driving purpose and desired outcome from a booth?
  • Is the outcome a pipe dream or tangibly within reach?

The clock is ticking. Always.

A year from now will seem like yesterday.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

First day of Thanksgiving 2015 School Break

Blurry photo
This recent, blurry photo is a good metaphor for this post. Time flies and we look back in a blur.

 

First day of Thanksgiving 2015 School Break. The high school freshman will learn to manage his free time because he has a week of it, yet he has a fair amount of homework.

The small business entrepreneur must also learn to manage time. The temptation to work all day, everyday is strong because what he does never feels like work.

Both the teen and the dad will only get a few of these type of weeks – “no official work required” – abundant time together, lots of options for things to do.

 

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The clock to 60 is ticking louder

Swimming pool in Florida
Upper left quadrant, a reminder that the iPhone spent the night at the bottom. Photo taken at 5am. (PS. Pool lights are on a timer.)

 

The clock to 60 years old is ticking louder.

Two days ago my son and i had a deep conversation about friends. He struggles to make new friends at school. And school isn’t structured to facilitate social interaction. This is typical when you are a brand new freshman and not involved in extracurricular activities.

Told him if you die with five really good friends you are a rich man.

On yesterday’s run i decided near the end that when i got home i was going to reduce my friends on Facebook. Went from 414  to 257. The goal is 200. For now.

The criteria? Would i go to their funeral and/or share with the family something special about our relationship? A yes for nearly everyone.

Criteria two? Would the friend reciprocate? Right, wrong or indifferent, that’s what i used.

 

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Dear Son, be amazed and be amazing

Siri screen
Just talk. To real people.

 

Dear Son, last week you did two things differently in first period. You stopped listening to music and stopped reading.

Why?

A simple goal.

Just listen.

Listen to what others are talking about and listen for common ground.

Tomorrow, step two, talk.

 

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