Category Archives: Life

Changes

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Raoul

Time to move on from TEAM after 11 years. Definitely some mixed feelings, but overall a sense of optimism and gratitude. Thankful for the opportunity to work with wonderful clients around the world, to travel to some fantastic places, to … Continue reading →

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Calvin Klein Underwear – Pro Stretch

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Raoul

Possibly TMI for some people but I have worn the same style of CK underwear for many years. So, of course, it was discontinued. Trying to find a similar replacement was complicated and frustrating and made more difficult by what … Continue reading →

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The decades of my life

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Raoul

Update – this was a valuable thing to do. Made me feel proud of what I have achieved over the years I saw this on Twitter and thought it was helpful and illuminating In my twenties I: Went to Iceland … Continue reading →

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Pandemic

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Raoul

I’ve mostly avoided this topic – it’s been hard for me not to travel at all for the past five months. This must be the longest period of staying close to home for me for the past 30 or more … Continue reading →

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How I Lost Thirty Pounds

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Raoul

After 15-20 years of trying to exercise my way to weight loss; I discovered that, for me, that’s not a viable path. After a few false starts, I have found that the boring basics work. Weigh yourself everyday at the … Continue reading →

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Zipcar fail

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Raoul

I’ve been a user / member of zipcar for 5 or more years.  I don’t think I’m a heavy user by their standards, but I probably rent from them 1-2 times a month and there were periods when I was … Continue reading →

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Evolution of New York City, in context

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Raoul

I was listening to an “In Our Time” (my new favorite podcast) episode on the history of the city and was struck by the discussion on the impact of development on pre-existing cities.  Most of the discussion was on European … Continue reading →

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Pixies at the Beacon – first in a series

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Raoul

It’s turning into the summer of live music for Kim and me – starting with the Pixies at the Beacon last week.I love the Beacon Theatre as a venue – I’ve seen Van there twice and saw Eddie Vedder there … Continue reading →

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The wretched state of “healthcare” in the US, part 279

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Raoul

I have high blood pressure – well under control – but whenever I have to deal with the various health insurance layers of obfuscation I’m sure it spikes to dangerous levels. The latest is whether or not when BlueCross BlueShield … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Charge HR

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Raoul

I finally broke down and got the Fitbit Charge HR last week (AT&T had a 15% off sale) and so far I am liking it.  The trouble with the market being saturated with wearables right now is that there is way … Continue reading →

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