Author: Scott Westerman
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Hand in Hand
To my beloved Grandson:Once upon a timeMy hand was just as yours.Life was simple. Needs were few.Every day was something new.As time went by awareness cameOf love and hate, of pride and shameOf black and white and shades of gray.And sometimes just to survive the dayWas a victory on which I builtThe foundations of the dreamsThat became…
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I Am That Man
“He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland My son had his first solo evening with his three-week-old on Friday night. While mom was enjoying her first post-pregnancy night out with the girls, Brandon and Hudson held the fort. When he called to…
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No Regrets
“Many of us crucify ourselves between two thieves – regret for the past and fear of the future.” – Fulton OurslerLife happens. Time passes and we all tend to get caught up in the minutia of the day to day. It’s easy to forget the important stuff.If you were suddenly faced with your own mortality,…
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The Most Important Social Medium
“The most important things in our lives are our relationships and the most rewarding medium for strengthening them is the time we spend together.”My Klout score is 65. My stock value at Empire Avenue is 51.24. I have 2,300 Twitter followers, 831 LinkdIn and 1,063 Facebook friends.Does any of this really matter?The other day, I…
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Face Time
One of the reasons that the Apple iPad is so revolutionary is the Face Time application. We’ve had Skype for awhile, but the ease of use and portability that iPad and Face Time bring together is a game changer.When Hudson came a week earlier than we expected, it was natural to change Colleen’s ticket so…
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Using the ZyXEL WAP 3205 as a Wireless Bridge
Got one of those older generation BluRays or Flat Screens that requires a CAT 5 connection? No CAT 5 wiring in the house and your wifi router is not in a convenient location for a direct connect?Here’s an great way to extend your network without having to upgrade that non-wifi gear.The ZyXEL WAP 3205 can…
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The Way In
“In every career… You build a body of work, but you also build a body of affection, with the people you’ve helped who’ve helped you back.” – Robert KrulwichHas anyone ever asked you one of these questions?”My position at the state is about to be eliminated. Could I do something at (fill in the blank…
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Choosing Your Role Models
“Chance makes our parents, but choice makes our role models.”Watch this video on YouTube.When I was growing up, television depicted life as a series of mini dramas that all resolved happily in 30 minutes or less. Adults were infallible sages. We turned to them for wisdom and they always had the right answers.As I grew,…
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Living the Rest of Your Life
“Decide what you value so you know what you’re willing to pay to get it. Then pursue that goal with discipline and work ethic—but not to a point of obsession.” – Tom IzzoMegan Gebhart will soon join my flock as an alumna of Michigan State University. While most seniors concentrate on finishing up those last…