Author Archives: vftc11

Total(ly) Recall

Posted on July 29, 2011 by vftc11

I know I’m not the only person that feels this way… I am sick and tired of the political crap going on in DC surrounding the present drama-du-jour, our country’s economic standing in the global community.  Yeah, it’s about the debt … Continue reading →

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How can I not enjoy sitting here at Starbucks, people watching?  Summer is definitely here in Seattle, regardless of the weather.  While the country seems to be chewing off its own limbs for one side to be “right” and the other “wrong,” what … Continue reading →

Posted on July 15, 2011 by vftc11 | Leave a comment

Test Subject: Me

Posted on July 8, 2011 by vftc11

Last week, I had the distinct honor of participating in what was called an “interiors test” for a large local aircraft manufacturer…okay, Boeing.  I was taken on a simulated 5 1/2 hour flight to Honolulu…<sigh>…  I can tell you that … Continue reading →

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Tax the Rich!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by vftc11

Tax the Rich! Anyone else tired of the same pathetic political rhetoric in this country?  The GOP (Group of Old People) seems to want to continue to balance the books for their mistakes on the backs of the middle class.  … Continue reading →

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Ya Gotta Love It

Posted on May 25, 2011 by vftc11

It’s been a while.  I’ve always heard that blogging takes commitment (it does) and discipline (yup) and a lot of motivation.  The latter, I have been lacking in the past few weeks.  As I wait for my mentees to arrive … Continue reading →

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You Gotta Believe…

Posted on April 17, 2011 by vftc11

“You gotta believe…” Think about it.  We’re in one of the worst economic “situations” since the Depression, and everyone is being tested in some manner.  Everywhere you turn, we hear what others think is going to happen – how long it’s … Continue reading →

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Our Individual Environment

Posted on April 14, 2011 by vftc11

The “built” environment is a term that seems to catch a lot of people off-guard: “What’s that?” “What do you mean by that?” “Huh?” And when you explain that the built environment is what we are in when we are … Continue reading →

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Some People Just Don’t Get It

Posted on April 11, 2011 by vftc11

It never ceases to amaze me how few real answers we get from people in power – specifically politicians.  Really, isn’t government us to begin with?  Shouldn’t we be mindful of how we can help each other?  The recent slip-o-the-lip … Continue reading →

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Consideration

Posted on April 3, 2011 by vftc11

You know, it only takes a brief moment to show consideration for someone else, but the positive boost to your daily existence can last much longer. To me, that’s a pretty good ROI. Today, societies focus on instant gratification (news, … Continue reading →

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Why Blogging?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by vftc11

I’m not entirely sure at the moment. I am sensing that I need to take some action – any action – to invoke change for the better. That’s the key right there…for the better. I’ve called this the “View from … Continue reading →

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