Today, the world’s tallest skyscraper opened in Dubai. It is 2,684 feet tall, with 160 floors. The building has space for 1,044 apartments, 49 floors of office space, as well as an Armani hotel. Supposedly, the 160 floor tower can be seen as far as 59 miles away. The building was designed by a Chicago… Continue reading Getting Out From Under the Clutter
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Before You Move On With Another Year
Yesterday, Charlotte and I spent the day in Austin. Much of the time was spent looking for another car. (My Ford Explorer was pronounced “near death” by our local auto repair shop.) We also spent time wandering through various stores, just enjoying the day. At lunch, we enjoyed a delicious pizza at Mandola’s Italian Market,… Continue reading Before You Move On With Another Year
Dear Son/Dear Daughter
In just a few days, we will begin a new year. 2010. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? Yet, I love the beginning of a new year. For me, it is a good time to think about my life, both the past and the future. It is a time to think about where I have been and… Continue reading Dear Son/Dear Daughter
If I Could Do It Over . . .
What would you do differently? The year has almost come to an end. Can you believe this? Sometimes I think about what I might do if I could start the year (or years) over. There are some things I would do differently. As a teenager, I used to play golf frequently at Tennison Golf Course… Continue reading If I Could Do It Over . . .