Adulthood | Personal

A Walk In Alum Rock Park

ByWayne Willis January 16, 2011March 10, 2018

We took advantage of Mo’s not being with us today to take a hike in Alum Rock park, in San Jose.

Not a bad way to end a continent, eh?

Miscellaneous | Personal

Christmas Cards And Letters No More
ByWayne Willis December 16, 2010January 25, 2018

Growing up, my parents kept a list of friends they would write once a year, at Christmas. These included friends from prior “tours of duty” in the Navy, former neighbors, distant family and a smattering of current relationships. The ritual each year … which thankfully I only had to observe and not execute … was…

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Age | Personal | Religion & Spirituality

Conscious Aging
ByWayne Willis March 20, 2011March 10, 2018

I recently subscribed to Audible.com and am enjoying some audiobooks. One small book, a promotional copy I think, was recently made available — Conscious Aging, by Ram Dass. I downloaded it and listened to it while riding to and from a mini-reunion with some college friends over a long weekend. Sharing the weekend with other…

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Family | Miscellaneous | Personal

Dogs Are Cool
ByWayne Willis August 7, 2011January 25, 2018

Dogs have enriched my life from my earliest memories right until today. I hope you all have had great experiences with our canine friends. I sure have.

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Personal

Demo Quake books
ByWayne Willis August 23, 2020November 24, 2022

I was recently introduced to the concept of a “Quake book” — a book that changed the way you looked at things in a profound and persistant way. As one blogger characterized his concept derived from a conversation between polymath Tyler Cowen and Ryan Holiday … Every once in a while, I stumble across something…

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Adulthood | Family | Personal

Willis Walkabout Down Under, 1995
ByWayne Willis December 4, 2011March 10, 2018

When I was leading Voice-tel (1991-1995), we opened a number of operations in Australia and New Zealand as part of an international expansion effort. I flew to Sydney in early February of 1995 to meet with the management there for the first time. A week later, Debi, Pat and Tyler flew in during winter vacation…

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Personal | Youth

On The Road … For Self-Discovery
ByWayne Willis August 27, 2011January 25, 2018

After the wedding, reception and honeymoon in July of 1971, I took a “leave of absence” from the New Haven Police and set off on a long road trip with Steph. I had NO IDEA what I wanted to do “when I grew up.” I knew the PD wasn’t for me, and I no…

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