Family

August 30th, 2010

Stacey’s in town.  Mochi was pretty happy to see his friend again. -Nick

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December 1st, 2009

It’s been a great year with so much to be thankful for.  I figure Thanksgiving is a good a time as any to reflect on all the blessings we have.  Happy and healthy.  Still self-employed.  Wonderful friends and family.  Couldn’t ask for much more. And then there was the food :) -Nick

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September 11th, 2009

Back to the ‘Quah this weekend, 4th trip this summer.  Hope the lake is still warm! -Nick

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June 18th, 2009

The passage below is an excerpt from Mike Garvey’s article in the Spring 2009 UW Foster School of Business magazine.  I thought it was a great story to keep in mind the next time someone calls you “smart.” When an academic or lawyer calls someone “smart,” it is meant as a compliment.  It usually means [...]

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May 27th, 2009

On Sunday I had to do a 5 mile run as part of my Half-Marathon training plan, so I asked Dad for a recommended route. What I got back was great.  The instructions included all these reference points like the “blackberry” park –where we used to go and pick blackberries, and friends’ houses who hopefully [...]

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May 22nd, 2009

Heading home today for Memorial Day weekend in Seattle and deucejing’s wedding.  Unfortunately, Mochi won’t be making the trip and Dad is in Brazil so it won’t quite be a full family reunion.  But it’s always good to go home and I’m looking forward to it. Mochi on his way to Club K-9.  Never quite [...]

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