Category Archives: Books to read

October 2020 Progress Report

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Pete

It’s been about three months, so this would be a good time to update you on my goals. Like a lot of creatives at the moment, my enthusiasm has, how to put this, “shit the bed”. That said, I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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March 2020 Progress Report

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Pete

Another month gone, it’s time to check in with my goals and where things are at, for those who are keeping score at home. At this point we’re about 9 weeks into the new year (9/52 or 17% of the … Continue reading →

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The Name of the Rose

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Pete

When I was in eighth grade, I saw a movie trailer for The Name of the Rose (based on the book by Umberto Eco). Filled with images of monks and castles, my D&D addled brain thought it looked kinda cool, … Continue reading →

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2019 Q3 Progress Report

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Pete

It’s October 1st. The leaves are browning, it’s getting chilly, it’s time to hang the Halloween decorations. It’s also the end of the third quarter, so let’s see where I’m at with my various goals. Read 20 books in 2019: … Continue reading →

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2019 Q2 Progress Report

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Pete

Hey everyone! It’s the end of June, closing out the second quarter of the year, and that means it’s time to check my progress versus my goals. I’ll say up front that I delivered two presentations at a professional conference … Continue reading →

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2019 Q1 Progress Report

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Pete

Well, the good news is that this report is on time for once. The bad news is that I suspect my progress is sucking. Let’s take a look at my goals and where I’m at.

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The Moment You Realize You’re Lost…

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Pete

“What’s the first thing you do when you’re lost?” our scoutmaster asked us one time. “Retrace your steps,” one scout replied. “Get out your map,” said another. “Yell for help,” replied a third. “Wrong, all wrong,” said our scout master, … Continue reading →

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2018 Q3 Progress Report

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Pete

Hey everybody! How was your summer? Fall is here, the leaves are falling, I’m rushing to wrap up outdoor projects I’ve neglected all summer, and Halloween is imminent. It’s a good time of year. It’s also time to check up … Continue reading →

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#showyourwork

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Pete

I just finished reading Austin Kleon’s Show Your Work!, and I recommend it for any creator out there interested in fostering a community around their creations. I’ve followed Mr. Kleon’s blog for a while now, and you can probably see … Continue reading →

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