Category Archives: Uncategorized

A remembrance of fathers

Posted on January 6, 2016 by orestgtd

Prologue January 6 is Ukrainian Christmas Eve (Свят вечер; Sviat Vecher). This year was our first Sviat Vecher celebration without my father. The tradition is to have a 12 course meal all made without meat. One of concoctions we had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Forgiving is something that happens when you choose it

Posted on January 5, 2016 by orestgtd

Someone recently asked me, “How do you know when you have forgiven someone who wronged you?” How do you know? You know you’re forgiving someone when your reaction to what happened in the past changes. You know when you’re not … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

I knocked on her door

Posted on January 3, 2016 by orestgtd

The only times I would see her were the occasional times that we’d pass each other in the parking lot and politely say hi. One day I passed her by and she was cleaning her car. I thought she was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Force Awakens

Posted on January 2, 2016 by orestgtd

On January 1 I finally went to see Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens. Only two weeks since it came out, yet it seems much longer. Too many people posting their comments and reactions to risk exposure to spoilers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

An epiphany night

Posted on December 12, 2015 by orestgtd

The other night I had a minor epiphany night. An epiphany night is a night where I can’t fall asleep and solutions to all problems are running through my mind. This was a minor epiphany night, since solutions to only … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Case for Action

Posted on January 19, 2015 by orestgtd

I started the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program (SELP) last week. It is a four-month program in which I will be taking on a community leadership project. The project I’m taking on is a developer forum that brings assistive … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Reboot 2013

Posted on November 28, 2013 by orestgtd

My personal theme for 2013 has been Reboot My Life. I’ve installed a few upgrades already – in the winter I followed through on a Chain of Events and had surgery on my left hand. The next major area I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mac OS: Facing the upgrade spiral

Posted on October 19, 2013 by orestgtd

Having upgraded my iPhone to iOS 7 I am now feeling the pressure of the upgrade spiral.

Posted in Technology, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Marathon man

Posted on May 2, 2013 by orestgtd

My buddy Alastair Hood is a runner. Anything he takes on, he works hard at it. He works hard at his business, and he works and trains hard at being a runner. Alastair has dreamed of running in the Boston … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Posted on March 13, 2013 by orestgtd

Originally posted on WordServe Water Cooler:
It’s one of the most oft-asked questions I get as a writer and teacher: “What can I do about writer’s block?” “Write,” I say. (I was going say, “Simple. Write.” Alas, I realize it…

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments