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Humor, Seriously
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life Author: Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: A fun look at how and why humor can show up in business … Continue reading
Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems
Title: Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems:More Funny Shit in the Woods from Semi-Rad.com Author: Brendan Leonard Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: Last year I was given another of Brendan’s books and really enjoyed it, but never … Continue reading
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Running While Black
Title: Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us Author: Alison Mariella Désir Completed: Feb 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: I first heard about Alison and this book through an interview with the South … Continue reading
Chasing the Perfect Loaf
I’ve been baking bread for years now and have gotten some recipes that work well for me… But every so often, I decide the loaves are not good enough and I start experimenting with my process. Recently I’ve been working … Continue reading
Running without racing
Many people I’ve run with over the years keep an eye on their next race. Whatever the distance or strange quirk that entices them, there is a race they are dreaming about. Some are dedicated to the training and pushing … Continue reading
American Sirens
Title: American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics Author: Kevin Hazzard Completed: Jan 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: Everything we take for granted had to start somewhere and it’s fascinating to me … Continue reading
Jaahnavi Kandula
As I pedaled up 4th, I knew I was getting close, not because I saw other bikers, but because there was a police helicopter hovering a few blocks ahead. I rode into Westlake park to find about 20 other cyclists … Continue reading
Seventy48 Training Begins… again
Last year I learned about the Seventy48 and started training for it without really knowing what to expect. I went in a bit nervous but had a great time and decided to do it again. Since Avery, my adventure buddy, … Continue reading
Leadership and Self-Deception
Title: Leadership and Self-Deception – Getting Out of the Box Author: The Arbinger Institute Completed: Jan 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This came up in a conversation with a coworker. She recommended it as a quick read and it … Continue reading
Four Lost Cities
Title: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age Author: Annalee Newitz Completed: Dec 2022 (Full list of books) Overview: I heard Annalee speak at ToorCamp this summer and thought this sounded like a fascinating read. The four … Continue reading
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