243rd Commencement at Brown University

Sitting down under a massive tent on Brown University for their 243rd Commencement. My sister, Sharol Lyn Goeringer, has received her Doctor in Philosophy in Computer Music and Multimedia. Her dissertation was "Liminal/subliminal: The Streetlight as Infra-Ordinary Sound Art Object." Its a wonderful day!

Tactical Pistol 1 at Makhaira Group

My wife and I went up to Northern Colorado this weekend to take the Tactical Pistol 1 course from Makhaira Group. What an AWESOME day! Taught by Makhaira Group's President and former Navy SEAL Mark Hotaling, the course was simply excellent. Mark and his co-instructor Dan took us through a fairly fast paced course that went through fundamentals and theory and then we immediately applied what we learned on the range. Don't misunderstand me -- Mark moved out. This was an excellent introduction into the practical use of handguns as a defensive weapon. Mark covered firearms and tactical safety, weapon and ammunition selection, tactical presentation and the practical aspects of concealed carry, use of cover, tactical reloading, drawing from holsters (including concealed), malfunction clearance, and tactical gun-handling. We left the range motivated, confident, and measurably more competent.

My SIG SAURER P226 and my wife's Springfield XD(M) performed superbly throughout the day. Our accuracy improved even as we learned to use it while drawing from holsters, shot multiple targets, and conducted live tactical reloads and malfunction drills. Mark and Dan provided enough time to each student to coach individually in the use of our weapons. Mark was a former SEAL, he carried the P226 as his service sidearm for seven years and made sure I made the most of my handgun.

Friday Dinner is Awesome!

Ribs, mixed roast vegetables, a bit of Scotch and home made limoncello. Spring is awesome! It rained the past three days but it's beautiful now. Fridays are awesome.

Scotch Dinner -- Exploring the Pairing of Food and Whisky!

I went to an absolutely fantastic event last night. Total Beverage arranged a Glenmorangie Scotch Dinner at the Meritage Restaruant at the Omni Interlocken Resort near my home. David Blackmoor of Glenmorangie was our tour guide through this wonderful gastronomic adventure. We had seven courses and six different Scotches through a relaxing evening with just a few other guests. It was great fun!

I wrote up the menu and talked about what my favorite Scotch and foods were on Scotch and Whisky! 

This day just getting better and better!

My son wants to earn a bit extra this summer and is learning to mow lawns. Has wanted to for a couple of years but I wouldn't let him until he could start the mowed on his own. Today?
Success! Even got his first job as the neighbor's mower wouldn't start!

Daughter moves out today!

Big day today! After 18 great years, my daughter decides its time to be on her own. We helped her move into an apartment near our home this morning. Lots of emotion, but mostly I'm proud.

Polar Star Enterprise Innovation Symposium

In Atlanta on a wonderful day at the Polar Star Consulting Enterprise Innovation Symposium. Listening to technologists from Century Link, Cisco, Brocade, Ciena, Verges Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Level 3, Tellabs, Riverbed, NetApp, Kratos, and others. Its been great!