Posts by Rich
Book Rec: American Nations
The regional history lesson in American Nations will help you better understand the perspectives of fellow U.S. citizens. Have you ever stopped and wondered why things are the way they are? In America, I mean. I totally have! I grew up in rural southeast Wisconsin. We drink beer and eat cheese and sausage—the Holy…
Read MoreDear Ricardo: The Best Way to Spend a Snow Day
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 28, 2019 Dear Ricardo, It snowed eight inches last night. The drifts remind me of the tundra in nature documentaries. Aside from the inconvenience, it truly is a beautiful sight. Fields of…
Read MoreWiki Rabbit Hole: Reclaimed Lumber to The Little Mermaid
Turn a borderline-addictive habit into an opportunity to learn more about the world. It’s been a while since I performed my last Wiki Rabbit Hole exercise, but I noticed something: I referenced information I learned on multiple occasions. It worked for me—and it’s fun! Here’s a refresher on the concept: I often used…
Read MoreDear Ricardo: We Need Help to Realize Dreams.
Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 21, 2019 Dear Ricardo, It’s winter now. It’s fifteen degrees and half a foot of snow is on the ground. I’m enjoying it more than I thought I would. The weather encourages…
Read MoreBook Rec: Shoe Dog
This isn’t a romantic tale about Nike. It’s about the grind and struggle. I’ve been well aware of Nike my whole life. However, its founder, Phil Knight, has been something of a mystery to me. I didn’t know much about him or even what he looked like. The only reason I knew Nike started in…
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