Rory’s Blog

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  • What is the Universe Telling me?

    Regardless of age, health or location, the smartest people I know have self-quarantined. On their counsel, I’m also home with my wife and two boys working remotely and working harder domestically. Between looking for ways to keep Sam and James occupied, checking in with friends, and talking to my parents over the fence in a…

  • What Cordell Taught Me About Diversity

    Diversity: 1. ethnic variety, as well as socioeconomic and gender variety, in a group, society, or institution. 2. A cliché term used in mission statements, tag lines, sales pitches, and school websites to show that an organization is more than just a bunch of people who look the same. On the first day of first grade at…

  • Dear Friend Who’s About to Have a Kid: Life is About to Get Simple

    Dear Friend Who’s About to Have a Kid, As an expectant father, most of what you’ve been told is that parenting is really hard. Other synonyms: difficult, tough, challenging, life-altering, impossible, a grind. But “hard” seems to be the adjective of choice for the modern, unsolicited advice-giving parent, usually along with a sigh and a…

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