Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

I can’t believe it’s August already

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Joel

I can’t believe it’s August already. But isn’t that always the case? The year moves so fast. It feels like only yesterday that I drafted my annual development plan. It feels like only yesterday that summer was going to start. … Continue reading →

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Donated blood for the first time in years

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Joel

Last week, there was a table set up in the cafeteria with volunteers seeking people to sign up to donate blood the following week. I used to donate somewhat regularly starting when I was a high school senior through college. … Continue reading →

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Friday Date Night in Princeton

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Joel

Friday night, the in-laws watched the kids, and we made plans to go out for dinner and a movie. We got dolled up, and visited a new tapas restaurant in Princeton called Despaña that opened recently. The site used to … Continue reading →

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July 5th bike ride

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Joel

On Friday, July 5th, with the day off, my wife at the office, and the kids away, I loaded up the bike and drove to Princeton for a bike ride. I parked at Princeton University, and rode around Princeton, Skillman, … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Day sunglasses

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Joel

I’ve been wanting a nice pair of sunglasses for awhile now. My problem has been that I have had a tendency to drop, break, or lose them in the past. Because of that risk, I often purchased cheapo sunglasses from … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day weekend 2013

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Joel

I love a good 3-day weekend, even if it requires running from one place to another. I prefer excitement over sitting around….. sometimes. Saturday – Full day planned. Lily had her dance class, then Namita met me there so I … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Bike MS Coast the Coast ride

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Joel

I woke up 5:30am on Saturday morning after getting a good night’s rest (as per my wife’s orders.) 50 milers check-in began by 8am, for a ride start time by 9am. I still had a number of things to complete … Continue reading →

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It isn’t easy to find a good bike rack

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Joel

Way back when, maybe 10 years ago, I bought a cheap but easy Allen bike rack that mounted to the trunk of my old Honda Accord. I didn’t have to research it — it fit in trunk of basically any … Continue reading →

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Josh’s first charity ride: The Brake the Hunger Cycle Tour

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Joel

As a parent, you hope every day that you’re doing the best you can to help them develop into healthy individuals, to be smart enough to handle life’s curves, and to teach your kids your values. My wife and I … Continue reading →

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We bought ourselves a new LG washer from Lowe’s

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Joel

Beginning a few weeks ago, the Kenmore washing machine that came with the house began to make a very loud whining noise as it agitated, which in turn began to agitate me. Why was it making that sound? Was it … Continue reading →

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