How I See It: Reflections on spirituality, technology, and the art of everyday life

Weekly Report 11/09/2025 - 11/15/2025 Weekly Update: Progress, Preparation, and Staying Ready for the London Opportunity The good news is that I still seem to be in the running for the London position. I haven’t heard anything this week — but honestly, that’s better than hearing that it isn’t going to happen. Most of my week has been spent preparing in case the London opportunity does move forward. I updated my Apple Watch, iPhone, and desktop to show both local time and London time, and everything now adjusts automatically for Daylight Saving Time and British Summer Time. Since the time difference between Vancouver, WA and London is a concern, I’ve shifted my sleep schedule so I can begin work at 6:00 a.m. Vancouver time (14:00 in London). I also configured my iPhone so that if an email or text comes in with “911” in the subject line, a loud alarm will sound — that way I can respond quickly to Priority One support issues at any hour. I made sure Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WhatsA...

My Motivational Morning Walk Playlist 🎧 I’m a morning walker. My current routine is to get up at 4:15 a.m. (yes, every day—even weekends—it’s all about good sleep hygiene) and go for a walk: one mile on weekdays and 1.5 miles on weekends . To help me stay motivated and moving, I’ve built a playlist I listen to while I walk. I thought I’d share it with you. Here’s how it goes: 1) “Theme from Rocky (Gonna Fly Now)” – Bill Conti This one gets me moving right away. I even have a hill on my route, and this track gives me the push to climb it. 2) “ Breakout ” – Swing Out Sister A breezy, upbeat track that kicks in nicely after the intro. 3) “ I’ll Make a Man Out of You ” – from Mulan A fun twist: this training-montage anthem gives me a mental “you’ve got this” feeling. 4) “ You’re the Best ” – Joe Esposito ( The Karate Kid ) Perfect for the peak of the walk when I’m pushing pace. 5) “ Hit Me With Your Best Shot ” – Pat Benatar Rocking out while walk...