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Apologies and Weaknesses

Lura — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:55:00 +0000

It was brought to my attention that some people who read the previous post thought that it was harsh.
So I modified it.

Goodbye Friend: Rainey RIP

Lura — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Rainman, our cat, died. He was a great cat: super loving, very vocal, with a great purr. I’ll miss him.

Here’s a couple of photos and below is my painting of Rainey, followed by the uTube video that I shot of Rainman doing a handshake with Michael.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5HiyUvsF98]

Going Away Party

Lura — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:30:00 +0000

I hosted our going away party on Saturday. If we had waited for someone else to host a party, there may not have been one. This is not because we’re terminally un-cool… it is because there are very few people who seem to enjoy hosting others. But I love it; I find it exhilarating and invigorating. I enjoy bringing people together.

Looking back, I think that we’ve had very successful, and very interesting parties in San Diego. This is undoubtedly due to the very interesting people with whom we came in contact during our tenure here. In fact, our parties are known for being the meeting place of the an eclectic group of people.

This party was no different. There are older people, younger people, people from different backgrounds with different viewpoints, there was also an early shift and a late shift. And there’s very little overlap from party to party. I can count on one hand the overlap folks who have attended multiple, and/or successive parties. It is both their loss and my gain — since we get the benefit of new blood at each party, and that enriches our conversations and experiences.

I wonder how long it will be before I have enough friends and acquaintances in Seattle to throw a party in the new apartment! I am looking forward to the possibilities.

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Lura — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:59:00 +0000

It is the end of an era.

I used to play guitar; I took lessons from the time that I was about 8 to about 16. During that time, I owned about 3 different guitars… including another Ovation (that was stolen) and a rose/pink-colored electric Gibson.

Eventually, I realized that playing guitar really wasn’t my thing. I didn’t play for years. Still, I carted this beautiful guitar around and didn’t give it any love, attention, or care.

Yesterday, I sold the guitar. I listed the Ovation acoustic/electric (style = Country Artist, Model = 1674) on Craigslist for $400. It sold in a flash to a guy named Greg. He plays guitar a lot, and he wanted an acoustic that he could bring to the beach. I wish him and the guitar well. I am glad to see it go to an owner who will play the guitar and care for it, rather than letting it sit idle in a closet.

Helping A Little

Lura — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:43:00 +0000

My brother-in-law Mark Bradley was in a bad accident a few days ago… he was working on a roof and fell through a skylight. My understanding is that his skull was cracked, some ribs were broken, lungs collapsed, pelvic bone was broken, etc. In short, we’re lucky that he survived. He’s not out of the woods yet, and his recovery will no doubt be long and arduous. My heart really goes out to them, and I am wishing him well.

Today, my sister asked me to help… by setting her up with a website where she can post updates rather than spending all her days calling all the family and friends with updates.

Once upon a time, this might have been a big deal. But today it took less than 30 minutes. I set her up with a blogspot page, and I posted the first post. Here’s a link to the Bradley Update blog.

New Look

Lura — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:10:00 +0000

Here’s a photo of what I look like now.

Amazing Conference

Lura — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:44:00 +0000

I am part of a Business Professionals Course that includes with it an the opportunity to attend conferences. I just completed one of the conferences, which was held from Thursday – Saturday.

What continually comes up for me at these conferences is the caliber of the participants and the quality of the conversations that I have with other members of the group. Having attended a few parties at Harvard undergrad, I can tell you that my experiences there were underwhelming and didn’t even come close to fulfilling my expectations. In contrast, my experiences with this group far exceed my wildest expectations. These folks trigger me to become a lot more serious about my ambition and what actions I am taking toward colonizing a future that I want to inhabit. Wow, what a privilege!

Moving to Seattle

Lura — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:41:00 +0000

I have accepted a job offer in Seattle. We’ll be moving around Aug 1.

The new role includes a revenue generating component (i.e. sales component), which is a new space of opportunity for me. I am really looking forward to it.

Family Photo – 80th b-day

Lura — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:05:00 +0000

I uploaded the photos of my Mom’s 80th birthday party. My great-niece actually snapped most of the photos.
Here’s one that shows me, all of my brothers and sisters, our mom, a great niece and a couple of my great nephews.

Mom’s 80th B-day

Lura — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:56:00 +0000

Going to Tampa for my mom’s 80th birthday party & family reunion.

Here’s a photo of my mom and I at the 2005 Rose Parade.