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Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-06-28

admin on 28 Jun 2009

just listened to Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen on Grooveshark: http://tinysong.com/1UGI #
In waiting room at doctor’s office. In addition to magazines, they should offer … paint so people can watch it dry. (via @zappos) #
Kostas enjoying his puddle shoes. http://yfrog.com/5jmxmj #
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim 2 high & falling short; but in setting our aim 2 low, & achieving the mark.” #
Enroute to Brussels and NATO by train. #
@tericee Yes more relaxing than driving or a plane, and yes WiFi. You should give it a try. in reply to tericee #
Maybe one quick Kolsch while in Koln. http://bit.ly/DrdQm #
@condontm Please get some good sleep the next two nights. in reply to condontm #
HOWTO communicate in repressive regimes http://bit.ly/JqnWA
also helpful for those on NMCI network (via @exposur3) #
I’m at La Grand-Place de Bruxelles - http://bkite.com/08OAE #
Enjoying an establishment with the name in the picture and reading about SC’s Governor. http://yfrog.com/6dvmej #
Founding a company is the most efficient way to create wealth - for investors, founders, society at large http://is.gd/18rb3 RT @craigmod #
Leaving my Brussels hotel. http://yfrog.com/838ppj #
@exposur3 Does this help take your mind off Brussels http://bit.ly/12A12c
http://yfrog.com/46ssuj #
I’m at Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany - http://bkite.com/08VVB #
Kostas REALLY likes bread! http://yfrog.com/10vs6xj #
“A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men.” - Anonymous http://tqpage.com/1397 (via @quotations) #
Running biz based on what worked b4 is like driving by looking in rear view mirror: Works if road ahead exactly like road behind (@zappos) #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-06-21

admin on 21 Jun 2009

Gripping photos from Iran. No. 17 is an image of glorious defiance. http://bit.ly/xwcZY (via @markwbaur) #
RT @iA: “You could look at what your competitors are doing. That way you can always be one step behind them” RT @jmspool #
RT @zappos: “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” -Henry Ford #
“There is such a vastness to Africa that you can’t homogenise it into one region” http://bit.ly/vxfOG (via @whiteafrican) #
@mobleycm Great time. Congrats! in reply to mobleycm #
HOW TO: Chat in Real-time in 45 Languages - http://bit.ly/AM5UJ (via @mashable) #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-06-14

admin on 14 Jun 2009

I’m at Esslingen - http://bkite.com/08ias #
Back in saddle in Stuttgart #
RT @mountainrunner: “Communications without intelligence is noise; Intelligence without communications is irrelevant.” Gen Alfred. M. Gray #
@denisecochran Please tell your good friend that there are many great coffee cafes within walking distance of her soon to be new place. in reply to denisecochran #
@denisecochran And a Starbuck’s, if you like that sort of thing. in reply to denisecochran #
Havig dinner with Migle and Kostas at a nice Italian restaurant. http://twitpic.com/77kfp #
I’m at Treffentrill, Baden-Württemberg, Germany - http://bkite.com/08sC4 #
We saw two storks for the first time in Germany. I wonder if that means something. #
The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More http://is.gd/Zfe2 (via @zen_habits) #
“The important thing is not to stop questioning.” - Albert Einstein http://tqpage.com/1433 #
The three of us had an incredible day yesterday at a German amusement park (Tripsdrill) about an hour from our house. #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-06-07

admin on 07 Jun 2009

On my way to DC, once again. #
Crash mystery tests limits of technology http://usat.me/?35232066 #
Dinner with PD and SUBO tonight at Morton’s in Reston Town Center #
Nine airports in a week - http://bkite.com/08ayV : 38.953381, -77.447712 #
Anyone want to join me for a beer on me tonight at my favorite tavern. #
Having a cold one at my favorite tavern. - Photo: http://bkite.com/08d4R #
RT @starsandstripes: Landstuhl confirms 2 cases of swine flu, first among U.S. military in Europe. 4 more cases possible. http://www.stripes.com #
A very special night in Charleston #
Great day on the water. #
Laugh until you cry evening with my oldest and dearest friends! #
Back at the airport #
I’m at Airport: Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta Intl - http://bkite.com/08hbM #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-31

admin on 31 May 2009

Spending Memorial Day at the Water Park near our house. Really enjoying the combination of all it has to offer. http://twitpic.com/5×2ja #
When Gen X Runs the Show - The Future of Work - TIME http://post.ly/f5F #
RT @craigmod Just looking at these photos makes my bones hurt: http://is.gd/HUlP #cheese #racing #brits_are_bizarre (via @iA) #
Good run along the Neckar River this morning, before a long day of traveling. #
“Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.” - Slovenian Proverb http://tqpage.com/1364 (via @quotations) #
@condontm Congrats to Skylar! #
The joys of traveling. Flight delayed. Arriving 5 hours later than scheduled. #
Hoping that before this long day is over, I have a cold beer at Charleston’s Best Dive Since 1955 … #
Unfortunately, not making it to CHS or BJT tonight. Heading to a hotel. Direct flight early in the morning. #
Up way too early for a Saturday morning. Ready to move on the my next destination. #
Since my suitcase spent the nite at the airport but I didn’t, I am happy it arrived in CHS with me #
Especially in the Spring, Charleston never fails to impress with its natural beauty! #
@condontm Buon Appetit and hello to @kwidman #
Lunch with Mom and now Rum drinks on the rooftop bar at Market Pavilion Hotel with gorgeous view of Charleston waterfront. #
@denisecochran How about the Market Pavilion Hotel where I am staying instead? They have a free happy hour. Anytime from 1830 to 1930 is ok. #
“Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.” - Mae West http://tqpage.com/686 #
Had an incredibly good time catching up with family and friends last night! #
I’m at Tampa - http://bkite.com/082BK #
One of my all time favorite Buffett songs. #sngtwt http://songtwit.com/?72 #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-24

admin on 24 May 2009

Just dropped off @kwidman at the airport on her way to BarTHelona #
@tericee Stuck at Brussels airport for a few hours, trying to stay awake, try a couple Krieks. in reply to tericee #
Just bought @mstonyte and @kostascondon tickets to go to Vilnius for a couple weeks, while I travel to the States. #
@tericee Kriek for breakfast in Brussels, I almost wish I was there with you in reply to tericee #
@kwidman Food poisoning in Barcelona, that’s no fun. Remember next time to drink more Spanish Red Wine Get well soon! in reply to kwidman #
RT @zen_habits: What my future home will look like: http://is.gd/jfpx #
@hueythewookiee We missed you tonight! Maybe next time! in reply to hueythewookiee #
Bike treking Monday with the family and then tdy. Let’s try for beers in mid June. Small possibility of mancation 4-8 June, interested? #
Enjoying the beautiful day and the shade from a bought-today umbrella for the terrace, suplemented with a delicious handmade cocktail. #
Lunch in park after first ever family bike ride. From Esslingen to Stuttgart. Perfect weather. Love new bike. http://twitpic.com/5u8h0 #
Back from bike ride. Kostas in kids pool, we are enjoying a tasty beverage, on the terrace. I’m also making lemon cheesecake muffins. #
Making pizza dough, from scratch, for the first time. #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-17

admin on 17 May 2009

The Hangover after the Party: Eastern Europe’s Economic Crash - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International http://post.ly/Vw5 #
@ilabra Can’t wait to discuss your data strategies over SM (that’s single malts not social media) in reply to ilabra #
My sister @kwidman arrived here safely and is now getting to know @kostascondon and @mstonyte and seems to be enjoying herself so far. #
RT @kwidman: loves Germany–the people, wine & beer, towns, churches–everything…and I loved Strasbourg too. I AM MOVING HERE FOR SURE! #
RT @quotations: “I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.” - Rita Mae Brown http://tqpage.com/27612 #
Looks like good weather for the Weinwandertage (Wine Hike) in Esslingen today! #
@emilykjordan We missed you at the wine hike today! http://twitpic.com/5dite in reply to emilykjordan #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-10

admin on 10 May 2009

RT @zappos: About to watch X-Men movie. I wanted to star in it, but was politely told that “power napping” doesn’t count as a super power. #
RT @quotations: “Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.” - Abraham Lincoln http://tqpage.com/448 #
Germans have more free time than most of the world http://www.thelocal.de/19063/ #
Interesting mapping application called Global Situational Awareness (GSA) by DRS Technologies. http://bit.ly/133VQh #
@condontm Good luck with the NATO executive program application and good luck with the motivation part too. in reply to condontm #
Ever been stopped in your tracks stepping into the sun on a gorgeous day and felt that warm wonderful feeling on your back? I’m loving life! #
@denisecochran Z, How are you? Been a while! How’s Charleston? How’s Charlotte? in reply to denisecochran #
@denisecochran Can’t make Thinktec but standby for a flythru on 29/30 May on my way to Tampa. Looking forward to the new pics! in reply to denisecochran #
Highly HIGHLY recommended German social event. I go every year, never fail. http://bit.ly/LDRgu #
Going to buy a Carver Oregon Trekking bicycle in the morning (maybe with friends) #
@JimmySky This was a really nice bike, so, with tax, it cost 112 Twitter friends. Probably worth it, but I’ll see over time. in reply to JimmySky #
http://bit.ly/RRiln Creepy weird strange family photos site. Strangely hypnotic. Funny is not really the right word (via @ilabra) #
“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.” - Mario Andretti (via @tferriss) #
10K road race thru the center of a beautiful German Medieval town on July 5th. Interested? DM or email me. http://bit.ly/mbps3 #
If you are very interested in the very fun Esslingen 10K run on July 5th, go ahead and register (in German) here. http://bit.ly/ehiP7 #
Such a beautiful and wonderful day I just had to sit on the terrace and sip a Pina Colada. Going to see Madame Butterfly tonight. #
@tericee Yep, Staatoper. Heading out now. in reply to tericee #
I really liked Stuttgart’s version of Madame Butterfly (despite the different adaptation, minimalistic set, and cultural inaccuracies) #
Call me sappy, but I was really moved by Madame Butterfly tonight. Maybe the common ground of American abroad with wife and son. #
For Mother’s Day, Kostas and I served Migle, on the terrace, from scratch buttermilk pancakes with pear, cinamon, maple syrup compote #
“I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn’t park anywhere near the place.” - Steven Wright http://tqpage.com/339 #
@denisecochran You can finally visit us because Esslingen is now complete http://twitpic.com/4wxgo #
@denisecochran BTW, the Alchemist Paracelcus lived/worked in this building in 1531. Appropriate since Starbucks turned coffee into gold. #
Relaxing Mother’s Day in the main park in Esslingen with @mstonyte and @kostascondon. http://twitpic.com/4wz5t #
Kostas is enjoying playing barefoot in the sandbox in the park. http://twitpic.com/4×0qx #
That @kostascondon really loves to swing http://twitpic.com/4×2he #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-05-03

admin on 03 May 2009

RT @tericee: @CPFKMO I wonder if there’s some way to make the SPAWAR version work for all .mil #
@exposur3 Chris, you should check her out @CharlestonVal. I like her work. http://bit.ly/PH6WU #
@emilykjordan I bet @CharlestonVal would do a awesome job if you wanted a foto shoot with Charlotte before you left Charleston. #
@exposur3 @emilykjordan Sounds like a plan to me in reply to exposur3 #
@denisecochran I guess they should be brought into the discussion at some point in reply to denisecochran #
Morning of sink/faucet and treking bike shopping (not at the same stores) #
I envy the pure joy that jumping in puddles brings @kostascondon #
Stopping for a cocktail, on the way to dinner, on a beautiful day in Esslingen - Photo: http://bkite.com/074xY #
Lunch of Spanferkel, Sauerkraut, and Potatoes at the last day of the Springfest - http://bkite.com/076g0 : 48.801652, 9.217561 #
I wonder if I should get bar stools like this for our new house? http://twitpic.com/4h1k5 #
Just made fairly tasty homemade pizza http://twitpic.com/4hnf6 #

Weekly Blog Updates for 2009-04-26

admin on 26 Apr 2009

Celebrating the first half of Migle’s birthday at the Springfest with fun fest food/drink and Kostas riding ponies/rides. #
How Pixar Fosters Collective Creativity http://post.ly/L6F #
Once again, traveling for work. This trip should be more interesting than the average. Going to the land of the Pharaohs. #
Departing FRA for CAI #
Checked in the hotel in the Zamalek district of Cairo. Nice view of the Nile and the city. #
Reading: 64 Things Every Geek Should Know http://is.gd/tHiJ #
NMCI is running Apple at their help desk?!?! (photographic proof) http://twitpic.com/3size (via @JimmySky) #
Heading to the gate to fly back to Germany #
I’m at Frankfurt Airport - http://bkite.com/06NZK #
RT @zappos: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” - Leonardo da Vinci #
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@emilykjordan We are with you. Hope all goes well! Breath & shoot that puppy out like a football Fingers Crossed & beer in hand! Jim in reply to emilykjordan #
@timshoes Where is the best place to watch from? in reply to timshoes #
Charlotte Ridgely Jordan
Born 26 Apr 2009 at 9:36AM
7 lbs 10 oz. 20.75 inches (via @jordanjr03) #
@jordanjr03 Beautiful Name! in reply to jordanjr03 #
@denisecochran Please share the baby pictures when you can. We are dying to see Charlotte! in reply to denisecochran #
@timshoes Yes, we love Gallaria Zeus! in reply to timshoes #
“When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.” - Henny Youngman http://tqpage.com/1054 (via @quotations) #
RT: @denisecochran: http://twitpic.com/41vjy - Emily & Charlotte #
On the way to Mannheim, but stuck in traffic - http://bkite.com/06SlH : 48.905624, 8.774628 #
5555 Rubber Ducks float down the river in Esslingen (for traffic) http://twitpic.com/4212v #
Mother Rubber Duck and 5554 little ducks http://twitpic.com/425ru #
Spending the night at the very nice Central Hotel in Viernheim. #
@tericee That is a canal and branch of the Neckar in Esslingen in reply to tericee #

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