Category Archives: Personal

Taking the High Road, Part Deuce

In my previous post I wanted to make a point on the importance of taking the high road in life. If I made that point successfully, it was only after a long detour in which I took the low road. … Continue reading

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Taking the High Road

This entry is outside of our normal scope of topics, but I think there are some points buried within it that are worth sharing with you. I am a bit disappointed that Senator Clinton did so well in last night’s … Continue reading

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Staying in Calibration

If you have ever worked with scientific instruments, you know the importance of keeping them in calibration. And, you sure don’t want your vehicle’s gas gauge to register one-quarter full when it is almost empty! You expect it to be … Continue reading

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Feeling Uninspired

I have been feeling uninspired for some time. Do you ever get in such a rut? I’ve tried re-reading some of the self-help books I’ve gotten over the past few years, but they just don’t inspire me. When I take … Continue reading

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What I Wish Petraeus Had Said

This is not a political blog, but every once in a while I see and hear things that I feel compelled to talk about, whether or not anyone considers my ramblings to be relevant or worthwhile. I watched a few … Continue reading

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A One-Week Sabbatical

The two people who have most influenced my life are my departed wife, Vickie Keener, and my dad, George Keener. This week is the sixth anniversary of Vickie’s passing and the fourth anniversary Dad’s passing. Vickie departed on September 7, … Continue reading

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Keener Gets a BlackBerry Curve

I got a BlackBerry Curve over the weekend. I’ll review it after spending more time with it, but I must say: if I had known BlackBerry’s were this good, I would have gotten one years ago. I finally decided against … Continue reading

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Good Old-Fashioned Phone Calls

This morning a former associate, and dear friend, called. She wanted to see how retirement is going for me and to tell me that she had quit smoking and had had cancer-removal surgery in April. She had sent an email … Continue reading

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Vickie Would Have Been 59 Today

My late wife would have been 59 years old today. I share this with you to remind you, and me, of a couple of important points: Life Is Short You cannot imagine the impact you have on other people We … Continue reading

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For My Dad: Jerry Reed’s Papa’s Knee

Dad would have been 81 years old today. No man has ever influenced me more than him. I miss him and there are many times I wish I could have his advice. It amazes me when I think about how … Continue reading

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