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Day 250: Trek

Posted on September 7, 2014 by joshdaddy

Another Sunday in the woods. Even when we were living in the city, I would make a point of getting outdoors with the kids as often as I could. What’s changed now is that “as often as I can” really … Continue reading →

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Day 232: Relate

Posted on August 20, 2014 by joshdaddy

I’m still very much “the new guy” on campus, but I am starting to find “my tribe.” This morning, for example, I spent an hour over coffee talking with two other faculty members from another department about overlapping research interests … Continue reading →

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Day 218: Calibrate

Posted on August 6, 2014 by joshdaddy

Tonight’s revelation: I am as good as I am. Pretty major, right? Here’s the thing: I really enjoy climbing. But I’m not by any means a really strong climber. I’d love to be climbing a grade or two higher than … Continue reading →

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Day 216: Exist

Posted on August 4, 2014 by joshdaddy

OK, I wouldn’t call it a full-blown existential crisis, but today was kind of a counterpoint to yesterday’s subtle shift in perspective: Day by day, I am building a new version of my everyday life. And there is a lot … Continue reading →

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Day 214: Defer

Posted on August 2, 2014 by joshdaddy

Today, I ran into a bit of a problem with the whole de-cluttering thing. We still have lots of boxes and bags lying around the house. I have been trying to tackle little pieces every day, but there is quite … Continue reading →

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Day 213: Sync

Posted on August 2, 2014 by joshdaddy

We took a trip down the Nolichucky River today. We did a nine-mile stretch, with quite a few sections of Class III and Class IV rapids. We had a blast, but it also provided a great reminder of how important … Continue reading →

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Day 212: Befriend

Posted on July 31, 2014 by joshdaddy

So I think I made a new friend today. I had a lunch meeting with a colleague in another department. We have a number of overlapping research interests, and we are both new to the university. It turns out that … Continue reading →

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Day 197: Identify

Posted on July 17, 2014 by joshdaddy

Remember my patient friend from the pod company? She came to visit me today. We are down to the last pod, and it just didn’t close properly. The latches wouldn’t hold, and without monumental effort, the lock hasp wouldn’t align … Continue reading →

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Day 195: Roll

Posted on July 14, 2014 by joshdaddy

So I’m back in Atlanta…. I got up early and started the morning sitting on my front porch, sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying the quiet. I thought about how easy it was to start the day this way … Continue reading →

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Day 192: Dissolve

Posted on July 12, 2014 by joshdaddy

It’s been an odd day that has me thinking a lot about change and transition. Today was my last day on campus at my old job. On Monday, I will be starting my first full day at my new job … Continue reading →

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