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Rick's Launching Pad · 7M ago

Re-Launch: Dream Big

Steve Jobs was a dreamer… and a visionary.  The kind of person we all could look up to and admire.  The kind of person that we would all like to be– if we had that kind of drive.   Thing … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 8M ago

My TV Season Premiere Reviews (So Far):

The Playboy Club - B- It’s got hints of the style and the 60s flair, but I wish it was kicked up a notch.  The mystery aspect is cool, and they do get the Chicago Way down pretty good.  The Bunny … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 8M ago

Re-Launch: September 11: Where Where You?

This was originally posted on September 11, 2004.  I’ve made a few edits to bring things into today’s situation, added a final thought.   Ten years ago today. I was getting ready for work. It was just another Tuesday morning. … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 8M ago

Missed connections – years apart

In the past few days, I’ve had a couple of missed connections return into my life after many years. The first was a guy I talked about in a post on this blog, and in my brief life as a … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 10M ago

Remembering Uncle John

He was calm, cool, and easygoing. He was the member of my family we would turn to for sound, sane advice, and a clear vision of what was going on in our lives. He never raised his voice.  He never … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 10M ago

Five Years

Five years have passed by so very quickly. And yet, every July 3, I recall that day, vividly. I recall the surreal, foggy morning in Saugatuck.  I was camping with my friends, and decided to call my dad for the … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 11M ago

I Love New York – 33-29!

Tonight, the New York State Senate passed the bill allowing full GAY MARRIAGE in the state.  This is incredibly significant for equal civil rights, because the precedence set by this passage could pave the way for other states to pass … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 11M ago

Re-Launch: Stop calling me!! (Unless I like you!)

I found this great post that I wrote ‘way back in 2005 that I thought you might enjoy again.  To this day, anytime my phone rings and it’s an 800 number, I remember this ridiculous conversation. And yes, he truly … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 1Y ago

Red Red Line

Preface:  I have a CTA tracker app on my Android phone, and on the menu, the CTA Red Line shows up as “Red Red Line.”  I’m not sure why this is, but I can’t help but think of the classic Neil … Continue reading →
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Rick's Launching Pad · 1Y ago

So… what the hell happened?

Last week, I posted this short paragraph to my Facebook account: Just had an experience that is making me re-evaluate the way I live my life. I need to make some changes, post-haste. For now, though, I’m going to spend … Continue reading →
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