Sideways Thoughts

Thoughts, dreams, and opinions of a guy named Chad Renando

Birthday reflections: Growth, balance and perspective

June6

Year two of blogging and thirty-nine of living.  Through floods and fast growth, I am finding it is all a matter of perspective.

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On being the father of a 16 year old: Unplanned benefits

February18

My work life is a series of controlled scheduled actions.  My daughter’s birthday provides the opportunity to reflect on the value of unplanned events.

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Birthday reflections: Pizza personalities, digital studios, and middle management challenges

June7

Having a birthday in June is good, as it presents an opportunity to reflect both as a half-way point through the year and a start of a new age.  This is also my first birthday with a blog.  In the interest of full disclosure, I pause to reflect on the thoughts behind the face looking back at me in the mirror.

Yes, I'm 38 …read more »

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