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Finally Leaving California: the Pros and Cons

Apr 27, 2012 | 9 Comments

Our three month “avoid winter at all costs” stay in California is coming to an end.  We’re leaving for our first major cross-country excursion of the year on Monday.

I knew we’d like California, but I didn’t expect to like it as much as we have.  Here are some of the things I’ll miss the most… and least:

Pro: Friends.  We’ve had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with friends, which has been Read More...

Becoming a Better Writer: A Worthy Goal for All of Us Shitty Hacks

Apr 23, 2012 | 12 Comments

I needed something new to fill my spare time.  I’m not much for “traditional” hobbies like sewing or cheese-making, so I decided to learn a new skill.  After searching for something interesting, I decided on… writing.

But wait… aren’t I already sort of a writer?

Well, I do a lot of writing here at BRU.  I wrote a book.  I’ve written a few magazine articles.  But I never really considered myself a “writer.”  Pretty much Read More...

The Secret to Success: Be Yourself

Apr 13, 2012 | 12 Comments

Before reading this post, read Jesse Scott’s post here:

http://jscott87.blogspot.com/2012/04/ever-changing-blogscape.html

Our world is an interesting place.  the socio-econo-political landscape is changing rapidly.  Some fundamental ideas that guided generations before us no longer apply.

Back in the Dark Ages (as I like to call them), people would train for a good job by doing well in school.  Study hard.  Listen to your teacher.  They would join clubs, run for class officer, and other extracurricular activities Read More...