Tell me something

February 7, 2017

Well after a brief break, the Spring semester has started, and boy has it started with a bang. I’ve been recently sitting in a few meetings with my colleagues and staff and have found myself controlling the urge to go into “let’s start offering solutions” mode. Instead, I’m asking one question and seeing how peeps […]

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Stuff I like a bit too much: Cigars

January 16, 2017

I’ve never really written about cigars. Yes, it’s a bad vice that I have, and I truly am working on slowing down on the smoking, but alas, I’m human. I’m asked several times a year “John, what’s a good cigar you’d recommend” and the only answer to that question is this, first, find you a […]

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Born under a bad sign?

January 14, 2017

I’m starting to enjoy January. This is a pretty big deal for me since I’ve always considered myself something of a “Fall” season person. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m well past my postmodern teenage angst years. I’m not skulking about all moody and shit, I’m feeling cautiously optimistic. Things have settled a bit on […]

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Adieu 2016

December 26, 2016

It’s time to bid farewell to 2016. To “borrow” a quote from the blogosphere, I’m glad this “dumpster fire of a year” is finally over. I was done with this year when it started. I’m glad it is finally over. Yes, there were amazing moments, but unfortunately, my friends and family were on the receiving […]

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Another Trip Around The Sun

October 21, 2016

I celebrated another trip around the sun this past Monday. It’s been a crazy busy year here in Miami and I’ve neglected my writing so I figured that I’ll take a few moments to catch you up on what’s been happening here in the 305 (in no particular order): Good managers know how to keep […]

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