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October 12, 2007 — My Friday tradition has been to grab a cup of Starbucks brewed coffee before coming to work.  Each Starbucks’ cup has a quote on it.   Who reads those quotes?   I know it might sound weird, but I do …

Here is what was on my Starbucks’ cup today.  “People often ask me if it is worth it to work at sea, isolated from the world, far from loved ones, seasick, and running on three hours sleep.  To lay eyes on something never before seen by anyone, to learn something new about our planet, for that one moment of discovery – yes, it is all worth it.” Katy Croff – Archeological oceanographer

I can remember several personal  ”moments of discovery” just this past week.  And, you know, they were not these huge, idealistic “Ah Hah” moments.  Most were simple, fleeting, and very meaningful.  In the words of an Old Testament prophet, “Who shall despise the day of small things?”  Make sure it is not you or those who you care for.

Shaun

October 10, 2007:  It’s a beautiful day here in south central Virginia.  We have had record high temperatures the past several days but it looks like fall weather will be returning for the weekend.   And do you know what that means?  It means this Saturday will be a picture perfect day for college football and I will be sitting in section 522 at Scott Stadium on the campus of the University of Virginia watching UVA play UConn.   I will refrain from commenting in this particular post about my predictions for the game.  

I have always been a college sports fan even while growing up in Boston although, of course, the Sox, Celtics, and Patriots ruled.   My oldest son, Shaun Jr. graduated from UVA in 2003 and because he was the first child to leave home my wife and I started attending their football  games as a way to see my son.  Now my wife enjoys everything about the game day experience and she is even learning the ins and outs of the game.  I am such a lucky guy!

I have attached a picture of my son, Paul, and his wife Lindsey, and their first child and my first grandchild, Madison Grace.  As you can see, the picture was taken at a recent UVA game.   I am starting her young.   Read the rest of this entry »