Back to School 2023

Back to School 2023

The annual back to school ritual has all but disappeared in our household. I shouldn’t be too surprised with 16- and 19-year-old boys in the house. Last year, we were able to recapture just a little of the excitement of years gone by as our oldest embarked on his first year at college. Now even [...]

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Tradeshows, Conferences and Symposiums

Tradeshows, Conferences and Symposiums

Since returning to the civilian world four years ago, I’ve discovered a unique aspect of the modern workplace- tradeshows, conferences and symposiums. It’s not like I didn’t know these things existed while serving on active duty, but I was completely unaware of their importance, especially in the defense industry. Ironically, during my brief two-year stint [...]

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Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer

I’ve always heard the expression “Dog Days of Summer” but never really knew the meaning, so I decided to do a little research. Turns out, it’s an actual thing, not just some meaningless expression! In general terms, the expression is meant to describe the hot and humid weather in the Northern Hemisphere from July to [...]

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