Mission(s) Accomplished, Now What?

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The US academic schedule provides an incredible structure by which one can plan for the future. How? Blocks. To think of school in the US is to speak about the K-12 experience. In fact, it is best discussed in smaller doses. K-3 – 4 years 4-5 – 2 years 6-8...

Commencement Speech 2008

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I’m posting the text of my speech at 8:25 AM 5/23/08 but it won’t be visible until 11:00 AM. I will be speaking or will have spoken by then. Take it or leave it, here are the words I will speak/spoke. Whoohooo! Update 05/24/08 8:32 AM: I had my Gram on the...

The Hood

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Last week my ring returned from the Niwaka in Kyoto, Nippon looking brand spanking new. In a couple years emma and I will venture into the city again with my ring and ship it back out to be touched up again. Sure it looks great worn but the refresh kicks it up a notch...

Car Wreck

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I’m just that. A fraggin car wreck. Recently I’ve managed to upset/anger/diappoint IL’s, co-workers, okusan, and myself. It’s been wonderful. Truly. Yes. Close the sarcasm tag at any point self. Please. I’ve been associated with an act I...