As a child I loved the library. Once a week my mom would pack us kids in the family VW bus and we would lurch off to the local library for a book gathering expedition. My family loved to read, and we would get literally hundreds of books. It only took us several days to power through this number and we’d be ready to go again long before the weekly…
Monthly Archive for March, 2010
I have a friend who has spent the majority of his career working at a mall. Out of curiosity, I asked him to sit down for a quick interview about life inside the mall. Here are the results of that session.
Q: How long have you worked at a mall?
A: I have worked a total of over 13 years at 3 different malls with 2 different companies.
Q…
Sunday found me once again racing the Singletrack Cycles West Side Mountain Bike series presented by BUDU racing. This time, the race took place at Soaring Eagle Park in Lake Sammamish, Washington. Driving to the race, I could see dark clouds hanging in the sky and traces of rain began falling on my windshield. I mentally began to prepare for a mud bath. Arriving early, I parked on…
Have you ever tried to teach someone a new skill, or explain a new concept? Did the person grasp what you were saying, or did they stare back at you with unmistakable eyes of confusion? Having the patience and ability to effectively teach people is a valuable skill.
Everyone learns in a different way. There are those who learn best by being told what to do. Some people must…
