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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I was a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and taught classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2-way radio communications. I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire, and I have. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and were not in demand anymore. My students were technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? Some of the places I've been (I can't list them all here, the list would be too long) are pretty interesting. 1. Hawaii - Four times, Oahu, Maui (twice), and the Big Island 2. BangkokThailand, twice 3. Frankfurt Germany, twice 4. Algiers, Algeria 5. Melbourne Australia 6. Bismarck North Dakota, Summer & Winter 7. Los Angeles, Too many times to count 8. Washington DC, Too many times to count 9. Seattle three or four times 10. Texas, all over the state 11. Florida, all over the state 12. New Mexico, HOME! Several times  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
Things I Avoid This entry is inspired by today's "Question of the Day!"  . My answer to today's question is "Anything to do with The Kardashians". We all do it, there are things or subjects we avoid. Consciously or unconsciously, we avoid them (or it). I didn't watch it for a couple of reasons, chief among them that it's 'Reality TV' at its worst. I did a little readding about the family, and knew I wanted nothing to do with them, even if I had been offered A LOT of money to associate with them. Well, okay. We all can be bought, we have our price, but mine would be pretty high. That's not going to happen though, I'm lucky there.I have a general disdain for Reality TV though. Why? Because it's not live, it's recorded. If that's the case, then it can't be reality since it was most likely edited. One of my daughters would watch Reality TV (Real World or Road Rules) when it first appeared, telling me it was better than the shows currently available. I asked her if the show was live, or was it a recorded version. When she replied that it was a recorded version, I just said "Bingo! What do you think other TV shows are?" I will confess that I do enjoy watching the Ancient Aliens series on the History Channel. Yes it's a form of Reality TV, but it's not quite Reality TV, it's more like a sensational style of TV. It does make me laugh at times. The hosts seem to really believe the stuff they spout. My youngest brother and I had a connection through that show, maybe that's why I like it so much. Things I try to avoid: 1. I've already mentioned my adversity to Reality TV, 'nuff said. 2. There are some music groups I prefer not to listen to, except for a rare song at times. If you think about my music video posts in "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" , you won't fine Led Zeppelin, Elton John, The Rolling Stones featured very often. Don't get me wrong though. They are all talented musicians, they have more talent in their pinky finger than I have in my body. For the most part, their music doesn't sit well with me for some odd reason.3. Confrontations with People. I am not one who 'enjoys' a good argument (Does anyone really enjoy arguing?), I avoid one if possible. If someone insults me or makes a point in an argument, my mind takes a bit of time to develop a counterpoint. If might be 30 minutes later that I think of what to say! I would not be a valued member of a Debate team either for that reason. I'll say what I need to say, then tell them I'm going to argue with theem about it either. I tell them why of course, by saying "I'm not one who can go back and forth on any subject, so let's not argue." They are free to give me their thoughts of course, but I won't respond further. I'm just not good at comebacks. As a famous character said in a movie once, "A man's got to know his limitations." That's of the many I'm cursedblessed with. Jim Dorrell |
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