ManCaveAlpha

Let Me Ask this Question Again

CaveManAlpha — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:00:55 +0000

On Friday morning I was on a conference call with a number of important people who were trying to find a way to reduce our company’s budget. We had already determined where our focus lies. We have an application that will be decommissioned over the next two years and as we wind down, our maintenance…

Man Melting Metal

CaveManAlpha — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:25:03 +0000

About eight years ago, as I was settling into my newly built home, I wanted what most men want; a workshop to complete projects, tinker, and get away. My previous home simply lacked the square footage to accommodate such an environment. I was constantly rearranging, storing away, and dragging out workshop power equipment. But now,…

5 Things to do today that will make you feel better

CaveManAlpha — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:54:35 +0000

I don’t know where you might be geographically located, but here outside of Philadelphia, the brilliant sun is shining early and the forecast for the next seven days is extraordinary. After what seems like two weeks of clouds and periodic rain, the only certainty is that the lawn needs mowing again. Watching a sunrise has…

The Days of Old

CaveManAlpha — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:46:04 +0000

About ten years ago, I had the best job I believe I ever had. I was subcontracting for an IT outfit at a major pharmaceutical company outside of Philadelphia. They had just recently merged with another large pharma company. They had two of almost everything and positions, processes, and applications would be slashed to the…

Bernanke’s Motivation

CaveManAlpha — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:49:55 +0000

Proverbs 26:20 — Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. This morning I listened to the US House Financial Services Committee senior member Ron Paul question Ben Bernanke as to whether he thought gold was money. Interestingly enough, after a pause, Ben Bernanke stated…

Group of Thugs

CaveManAlpha — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:44:22 +0000

“The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.” –Proverbs 18:24 Yesterday was an interesting day for me. I was very busy with work and had errands to run after, specifically, tilling my sister’s small plot in her backyard for some plants that she is late getting in. Nonetheless, I finished it, had something to…

Greater Love

CaveManAlpha — Sat, 28 May 2011 00:33:40 +0000

“Greater love hath no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 It is the unofficial kickoff of the summer season again and with it brings family gatherings or a long weekend and trips to favorite vacation places. Some will take a longer vacation with hard earned days off…

Grounded

CaveManAlpha — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:32:14 +0000

I'd rather be down here wishing I was up there than up there wishing I was down "here."

She’s Leaving Home

CaveManAlpha — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:44:30 +0000

When she was three years old, she sat on my lap and cried because she could not read. I was back in school and studied as I spent time with her every evening while my wife was at work. I can remember those times like it was yesterday. She was the happiest child I knew. …

Steady as she goes

CaveManAlpha — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:17:53 +0000

I am reminded this week of how purposeful it is for someone to stick to what they planned on doing and do it well in the face of criticism and adversity. I find this to be true on a national scale as with the hunt for Osama bin Laden, as well as my own personal…