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I’m Not Who I Was
Can people change? I think it’s impossible for people NOT to change. However, I believe the conundrum is does life change us … or do we change ourselves?
When I’m Happy
At what times in your life were you the happiest? Why? Long ago I made a decision to be happy. The trick now is learning to be in the moment when it happens.
It’s About Time
What about getting older do you wish younger generations understood better? I hope they understand time better than I do. It confuses the heck out of me.
Who Inspires Me
Who inspires you? It depends on where I’m at in my life. As we approach November 2024, I’d say it’s Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church.
Dear Doug
Some decisions we make require little thought. Others though, can change us for ever. Today I sent some advice back to myself in 1976, on my twentieth birthday.
Most Important Lessons
What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life? These aren’t the only lessons I’ve learned so far (Lord knows), but here’s three worth passing on.
Favorite Dad Story
Dad loved flying, but stopped back in 1950. In June of 2009 he re-certified on a Diamond DA40. When he grabbed the stick, it was like 60 years had never passed.
Places to Visit Again & Again
What places would you want to visit over and over again? While I love exploring new destinations, here are four favorites that I can’t seem to get enough of.
One Memory Forever
If you could hold on to just one memory from your life forever, what would that be? Mine was a question from Dad. I’ll never forget the last words he gave me.
First Major News Story
John Glenn orbited the earth in Friendship 7 on February 20, 1962. I was only about five and a half years old, but remember watching it on our black & white TV.
A Career Do-over
If you had to go back in time and start a brand new career, what would it be? That’s like asking “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, only in reverse.
Most Meaningful Project
What stands out as one of your most meaningful projects? Actually there’s two: building our dome home in Iowa and building John Deere’s wide area network.