by David | Jun 9, 2015 | blog
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo Da Vinci When I purchased a new Apple iMac earlier this year, I didn’t look at the tiny instruction booklet that came with the computer. I simply plugged in the computer and turned it on. The computer then walked...
by David | May 9, 2015 | blog, dogs
A friend once asked me, “Why do dogs stick their heads out of a window in a moving car?” I thought for a moment then replied, “Because they want to and they can.” I can think of any number of reasons why I shouldn’t and wouldn’t stick my head outside of a window, but...
by David | Apr 9, 2015 | blog
“Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt.” – William Shakespeare in Measure for Measure A few years ago when I was still living in Reston and working in corporate America as a business analyst, I was not...
by David | Mar 25, 2015 | blog
My Path Through the Earth and Water Elements Earth and water are the first two elements that I’ve experienced in To-Shin Do ninjutsu martial arts training, which I study at the Boulder Quest Center. The next three elements (in order) are fire, wind and void. Each...
by David | Mar 21, 2015 | blog, race report
I felt the fingers brushing my feet every few minutes when I slowed to pop my head up to breathe during the 2.4-mile swim, but I was content to lead the two swimmers I towed behind me. “I’m happy! I’m happy! I’m happy!” I kept repeating this...