Monthly Archives: October 2009

SoCal SoGood!

I was down in Southern California Tuesday morning thru Thursday evening doing two preview meals for Youthmark Mission Ventures.  As the title states, SoCal was really great!  I was pleased to have 30ish at the San Marcos Old Spaghetti Factory … Continue reading

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CONTEST: W.A.I.T., Aaron Bauer Edition

My good friend Aaron, who posted a great YouTube video the other day (scroll down a couple posts to see him), is the subject of the new “What Am I Thinking?” So, here are the rules.  Give Aaron a caption … Continue reading

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Top Five Tuesday: Negatives of Weight Loss

Let me start by saying the positives FAR outweigh (no pun intended) the negatives of my recent quest to get-in-shape. That is to say, get into a shape other than round.  However, the subject for today’s Top list is the … Continue reading

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The Needed Sunday

I’m coming off of a terrific weekend, and in particular a Sunday that was very needed. My brother-in-law flew up from Southern California to spend the weekend with us.  He and I have been in the same Fantasy Basketball league … Continue reading

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Very Nice Plug

A good friend of mine did something very cool this week (without any prompt from me, I promise)!  He shot a video of himself plugging YMV’s and posted it to Youtube! I’ll be able to use this at the lunches … Continue reading

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Spring is Coming

Okay, so the Seattle weather doesn’t quite reflect the title of this post, however, I am thinking Spring right now.  Yesterday I had the opportunity to drive up north (Burlington/Mt. Vernon) to meet with a couple different friends.  First I … Continue reading

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Be Hot Or Cold!

For those of you stopping by for something deep and spiritual, I am sorry, the title may be deceiving. Just a picture today. Last week I got to experience my first snow of the fall/winter.  I went from the picture … Continue reading

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Top Five Tuesday: Holiday Season Favorites

We’re just about a month away from the “Holiday Season.”  Of course the retail industry would have us believe we are already in the midst of the holiday season (Labor Day to Valentines Day is what I think “they” believe … Continue reading

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Friends In These Places?

If you have friends in the great Dallas, Houston, LA, San Diego, Portland and Seattle areas, this post is very much for you!  Let the post begin… I love my job. Years ago I discovered that I have a bit … Continue reading

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More New Stuff

One new look wasn’t enough, I thought I’d try one other new thing (sort of)… Last week I began an 8-city mini-tour to promote Youthmark Mission Ventures.  As part of the leader lunch I preview the YMV materials for the … Continue reading

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