My Desultory Blog

RichC | January 5, 2019

This “finding the sweet spot” post was started as I was closing my books on 2018 and winding down the year. The New Year’s Day mark was still a couple days away and while contemplating what 2019 would surprise me with, I wrote down a few goals (and resolution ideas).  A few of the thoughts […]

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Tags: contemplation, contentment, etymology, freedom, goals, happiness, liberty, nirvana, resolution, sweet spot, thoughts

RichC | January 1, 2019

This year our our 2018 Christmas letter included a quote by the Dalai Lama and it reminds me that our time on earth is finite. Once a grain of sand has passed through the hour glass, it is gone … so make each day count this 2019. There are only two days in the year […]

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Tags: 2019, dalai lama, Faith, new year, reflection, resolution, timeline, y2k

RichC | January 1, 2014

Happy New Year 2014! The end of the year is a time many of us make a New Year’s Resolution, often about how we can improve in the coming year. As I started this post, I thought my resolution was to be more tolerant of others and of their views. Over the years, and as […]

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Tags: 2014, new year, resolution

RichC | January 1, 2013

I’ve never been much for resolution making and am a bit lax in goal setting overall … or at least I’ve never made it a focus to accomplish projects in timely fashion (Sonex, MGB, sailing) … but after talking with my son and CinciTDI friend about New Year’s resolutions, I’ve decided 2013 would be the […]

Category: Automotive, Diesel, Holiday | 4 Comments »
Tags: diesel, resolution, tdi, vw