Stories
Somewhere to Put the Pile
I have a finished chapter about my first real job. Long John Silver's in Redlands. It's sitting in Notion. I have four days of a road trip with Liz written up, our first real trip…
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Field Notes
Stories, observations, and lessons.
Things I’m learning, noticing, questioning, and figuring out along the way.
I’ve always carried a notebook. Sometimes it’s for work. Sometimes it’s an idea I don’t want to lose. Sometimes it’s something I noticed sitting by a creek, drinking coffee, traveling, reading, or just thinking about life.
These are my field notes.
Some will be about business, taxes, and building something that lasts. Others will be about family, books, travel, creativity, resilience, and the things I’m still trying to understand.
They’re not meant to be polished essays. They’re observations from the field.
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Field NoteFrom the archive
Rescued Hearts: A Story of Love, Loss, and Redemption
In the quiet enclave of Mountain Home Village, stories and legends often took root amidst its residents. But none was as compelling as the tale of Bruno, “The Watchful Guardian,” and his human, Carlos. This wasn’t your typical man-meets-dog story; it was a cosmic tapestry of second chances, unsung heroes, and bonds deeper than the…
August 20, 2023 · 2 min read
MedicareFrom the archive
Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period Approaches
This is some great information in this Wall Street Journal article. Remember you have choices when it comes to Medicare. Give me a call just to make sure there are no changes in your plan and you have the best plan for your health care needs. Need help just call us at 909-570-1103 Got Medicare?…
September 29, 2014 · 4 min read
CommentaryFrom the archive
In Memory of James Gandolfini
This morning I read the tragic news of the untimely passing a great actor, James Gandolfini. I like many of you just knew of him through his acting, and he was truly a brilliant artist. I received this email below from Author/Writer Neil Strauss and wanted to share this email with you about his memory…
June 20, 2013 · 5 min read
Field Notes from Carlos
Stories worth passing along.
Taxes. Business. Books. Travel. Dogs. People. Places. Mistakes. Lessons.