Stand By Me, Fatso & OA
A few months ago, with the encouragement of a Norwich List Serve post and a mentor of mine, I attended my first OA meeting. Based on the same 12 steps as AA, Overeaters Anonymous...
Author: John Pepper
MBAs and Keg Chugs
I had reason to again enjoy two nonalcoholic beers tonight. The first was at the Norwich Inn – a Clausthaler. No matter how many times I say the name or order it, I still...
Bombogenesis in New England
A tough day around New England, but especially in Boston where 18 inches of snow are trying to pile up. Here in Vermont we are getting 6-8, on top of the foot or so...
Resolutions – Day 3
As one of my 2018 resolutions, I decided to drink no alcohol during the month of January. The 1st came and went with no effort. Same with the 2nd. But today was the 3rd,...
Happy 2018 to my Boloco Family
Happy New Year, Boloco Family! I’m sending this to all 140 of our Boloco family members. We are a smaller family than we used to be, but, I hope, and I believe, much closer...
Peloton Words for 2018
I spent 60 minutes on the Peloton yesterday, mostly listening to a Podcast. At one point, thinking about the incoming year 2018, I decided to stop listening and instead record words that came to...
Conflicting Positive Priorities
I’m reading Ray Dalio’s new book Principles: Life and Work as this year comes to a close. It’s the perfect way to walk, not run, thoughtfully into a new year. This morning I was...
It’s a Seaplane… no a Snowplane!
My brother Doug and I were able to spend time together as he and his family were visiting Vermont for a few days from California. One of the projects I needed help with was...
Overhead Wires
If you ever wonder why its so obvious that we live in the dark ages, think about the overhead electrical wires that drape nearly every square foot of our roads, neighborhoods and homes. I’m...
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