by John Macdonald | Apr 6, 2023 | The250
On the morning of our last day on Oahu, my wife and I decided to take a drive around the island to take a last look at some of our favorite parts (and take a quick peek at the lifeguard’s lost-and-found at Sandy Beach). We’ve parked at... by John Macdonald | Apr 5, 2023 | The250
I was obsessed with hang-gliding in the mid-90s. This was early internet and pre-ubiquitous mobile phone days — the days of internet forums and message boards. I’d found a dedicated hang-gliding message board and stalked it daily. I had even started... by John Macdonald | Apr 4, 2023 | The250
I’ve noticed a curious mind-body confusion. For me, it’s my thumb. My thumb checks regularly. If it finds it, no big deal. I don’t even think about it. But when it doesn’t, my thumb throws up the red flags that I can’t ignore it. I... by John Macdonald | Apr 3, 2023 | The250
If there’s one thing that I excel at — truly top of the heap — it’s being mediocre. Here are some proverbs that have served me well in my dance to the top of mediocrity. Never QuitTake No RiskHave No FunBlame OthersWait Your TurnChoose... by John Macdonald | Apr 2, 2023 | The250
I know the exact moment we sealed our destiny. And the shame of it was that I had failed to learn the lesson from the Gladys affair. That should have taught me to embrace the opportunities of the future rather than shrinking into the soft pillow of the... by John Macdonald | Apr 1, 2023 | The250
I’m an engineer. That’s a description of both my vocation and personality. Knowing that now you know how to motivate me. For example, an engineer likes to make stuff. I like to make stuff. In fact, I’ve built my entire career and most hobbies around...