My passion for baseball runs deep, much deeper than baseball card collecting (which I did during middle and high school), deeper than fantasy baseball (which I did most of my adult life), and even deeper than getting a San Francisco Giants tattoo on my upper arm (and I’m thinking of getting a 2nd one soon). In… Continue reading Honor those who came before you, and those different than you
This morning, I had breakfast at a small, local cafe that employs mostly Latinos. Later, I went to a job, which is small business owned by a Scotsman. I am the child of immigrants from the Philippines. While I dined on my bacon and eggs (always scrambled), Donald Trump was being sworn in as the… Continue reading Today happened, but the world hasn’t ended yet.
It’s been a busy first week of 2017 in this household. After declaring my New Year’s Resolutions for 2017 in my last post, I’ve started working on them (and other stuff) already: I signed up for the 2017 Sacramento Rivercats 5k race on April 15. Come join me and register here. (sign up by January… Continue reading No time like the present… to plan for the future… before it’s the past (with some Harry Potter thrown in for flair!)
Standard Blogger Rule #6: At the beginning of the calendar year, bloggers are required to record their New Year’s Resolutions, to be held accountable by their readership. Standard Blogger Rule #7: At the end of the calendar year, bloggers are required to summarize their accomplishments for the said year, including a reflection on the Resolutions… Continue reading Reflections on 2016 & New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
Today, I finished a letter to you. To get it on (virtual) paper, it took me about 3 hours to write. In another sense, I’ve been writing it for 6 months. But in all aspects, it’s been 20 years in the making. All in all, it’s probably my best piece of writing, since I’ve been… Continue reading I wrote you a letter… but you’ll have to wait to read it.
I think I’m attracted to jobs where December devolves into utter chaos. In high school, I was a busboy at a Basque restaurant, so the holiday season (Christmas through New Year’s) was crazy busy. After college, I worked at a Jewish Community Center, so Hanukkah brought along a lot of cheer and bustle. And working… Continue reading Finding a flat tire in the parking lot … and not letting it ruin my day.
I have a lot of books. One entire room in my house (as well as a large case in my man cave) is dedicated to books. My Goodreads account lists over 1200 read titles, and my Twitter handle is @bookwormjeff (feel free to add me on either platform). When I was a child, I read through the entire… Continue reading Because just being a nerd isn’t enough
I write this from my in-law’s house; Thanksgiving dinner is long gone and the house is quiet. My wife is sitting across from me on her laptop, and her parents have retired to their bedroom. This is the perfect time for me to remember what I am thankful for this year: I am thankful for… Continue reading What I Am Thankful For – 2016
Last night, the citizens of the United States of America spoke up and elected Donald Trump president. The media was shocked, the pundits were speechless, and many people on the coasts went into a rage. As the news of a Trump victory settled in, his supporters cheered in triumph while the Clinton backers stared in disbelief.… Continue reading We have done this to ourselves – one liberal’s response to the Trump victory
As I think about the upcoming U.S. presidential election, I can’t help but remember what happened to me a couple weeks ago at church. I’d only returned to regular service for 5 weeks, and I’ve been trying to let go of my stubbornness and biases. I want to hear what the sermons for what they are worth at… Continue reading Bringing Compassion Back into U.S. Politics
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