Sick for three months is not fun

Sick for three months is not fun

I’ve been sick for basically this entire calendar year. In fact, sicker and sicker as the weeks went by. To the point where I was barely at work in March. Even when I was there I often had to go home early. I can’t tell you how many doctor appointments I...
Don’t Even Trip

Don’t Even Trip

A few days ago I was reflecting on how much travel I have done for business recently. I consulted my calendar and, yup, I went on six different business trips in the space of eight weeks. Once it was one travel day, one day of work, and one travel day back, for a...
So, what do I do for a living?

So, what do I do for a living?

You may not know this, but my job brings me into contact with a lot of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. That’s because the company I work for makes technology to help people with disabilities live more independently. I’m very proud of what we...
How To Solve A Great Mystery Without Even Trying

How To Solve A Great Mystery Without Even Trying

I have learned the identity of my biological father: Steven “Steve” Tobias. I know this because a couple of people in the Seattle area got me as a first cousin match on 23andme and dropped me a line.  First cousins! So one of my parents and one of their parents were...
For Those About To Rock

For Those About To Rock

Forty years ago AC/DC released Back In Black, their first album since lead singer Bon Scott tragically passed away. It was unknown how well his replacement, Brian Johnson, would fill the position. When the album was released, the issue was settled. It was AC/DC’s...