Category Archives: Travel

Building a Dream Under the Arizona Sun

Posted on December 7, 2013 by jimhoefflin

At 3:26 AM on this mid-October morning, I am unable to sleep any further into the Mountain Time Zone morning. I lay awake wondering what the day will bring. I have never participated in a community build project, but many … Continue reading →

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Space or No Space, Is That The Question?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by jimhoefflin

I was flying back to Orlando a couple weeks back, and preparing for a big meeting. Crammed in my middle seat, I was tapping away on my presentation. I was adding a bit of content, but for the most part, … Continue reading →

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5-Hours of Energy, and a Crash!

Posted on September 16, 2012 by jimhoefflin

I realize that energy drinks, those little insidious bottles of chemicals, are ubiquitous at this point, but I don’t really have much desire to try them. With names like 5-Hour Energy, and 5-Hour Maximum Strength, I am to be leery … Continue reading →

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A Shoeshine Life Story

Posted on September 8, 2012 by jimhoefflin

I was on my way back from Minneapolis to Orlando a couple weeks back and found myself down at the end of the G concourse. As I neared the end of the moving walkway, I noticed an elderly gentleman finishing … Continue reading →

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Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jimhoefflin

It was yet another incredible evening as I left work tonight and headed west on St. Paul Avenue. After loading up the motorcycle, strapping on the helmet and navigating some of the most congested incoming Summerfest traffic, I felt I … Continue reading →

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