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Save the Earth One Napkin at a Time
Over the years I have certainly thought about the concept “healing by a thousand bandaids”, as a counter idiom to “death by a thousand cuts”, while not writing as much about it. I have blog notes for various things in the spirit of this and have used it consistently at work to describe the idea…
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The Loquacious Introvert
This is my 1,000th post on this blog! Not counting this post, that is 893,353 words written here over 38 years. Of course, this blog hasn’t been around that long but I made an effort the last few years to consolidate all of my writing in one place and date it accordingly. That means the…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 8: Random Notes)
The final post in my series on the recent East coast drive through five states has broader observations and thoughts. With over two thousand miles of driving it gives you plenty of time to think and observe. In no particular order… Professional Driver Responsibility I think that all 18-wheel trucks should be required by federal…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 7: NC)
The final stretch of the trip took me back into North Carolina but with the opportunity to drive from West to East for the full distance. I spent most of a day and one night in Asheville, NC where I found a really vibrant art community and a lot of amazing artists. I started at…
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Captain Obvious Audits the NVD
During my recent trip to the East Coast several people linked an article from Recorded Future to me since it was on a topic I have written extensively about. The article covered a May 26 report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Commerce that was summarized as “mistakes have…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 6: TN)
Next stop was the Forbidden Caverns in Tennessee, after a disappointing experience at Mammoth Caverns which was my fault. I had not done enough research and opted to show up day-of without tickets. The self-guided tour takes you into a large cavern but lacking any formations. Fortunately Forbidden did not disappoint with a fun half-mile…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 5: WV / KY)
West Virginia I have never been to West Virginia but I expected more nature than civilization and it didn’t disappoint. After the Smithsonian I headed to Harpers Ferry, WV to visit a historic candy store. And the town but as the worst diabetic you can imagine, candy was certainly a high point. There is no…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 4: Food)
On occasion I like to enjoy a truly fine dining experience via Michelin rated restaurant. Along with a friend, at her recommendation, we visited JÔNT DC. In April, 2021, they earned their second Michelin star and based on our visit they absolutely deserve it. After visiting a two-star in Denver earlier this year and having…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 3: VA / DC)
June 5 (Friday) From Richland, Virginia it was time to head North toward Washington D.C. The day was primarily stopping at a few towns to check out stores and drive through the areas to get a feel for them. I had driven through this area in 2022 as part of another cross country trip but…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 2: North Carolina / Virginia)
June 3 (Wednesday) After the convention I drove back to Wilmington, North Carolina to check out a few shops and grab lunch along the river. The old downtown area is nice to walk and has a lot to see including art and a battleship. Being back in the South also gave a bit of nostalgia…