I like learning. Unfortunately, some learning comes as a consequence of bad behavior. I was simply riding my bike to the Hub one day and I nonchalantly pulled my phone out of my pocket to look at an incoming text…
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With Todd Elsworth
Category: Reflections
Manners
A friend of mine (let’s just call him Baldy) works at a school (Liberty Bell High School, sounds nice) in a small town (say, Winthrop) in Washington state. It is an amazing community and he had the honor of speaking…
An Absurd Scorpio
Listen. “I don’t know how many of you people believe in Astrology. Yea, that’s right, baby. I am a Sagittarius, the most philosophical of all the signs. But anyway, I don’t believe in it…I think it’s all a bunch of…
How to Write- David Ogilvy
I’m enjoying writing more and more and support comes in many forms. A friend of mine sent me this for reference: Original Mad Man David Ogilvy on the 10 Qualities of Creative Leaders In the article it references another Oglivy…
Fear Itself
There are many things that I like about Seth Godin’s approach in Avoiding fear by indulging in our fear of fear. Written in order of how I experienced them, not in order of impact. #1. The use of a large…
It’s on like Donkey Kong
I just posted a line that ended with “It’s on like Donkey Kong” on facebook/Padden MTN Pedal. This led me to do a little research (as usual) to find out the history of the saying. Peter Hartlaub asked the same…
Rack n Roll
A friend of mine reached out to brighten my day today. He caught my eye by the images of public art. My interest went deeper when seeing the utility of the pieces. We are distant friends, but close enough to…
Name that Viewpoint
One tool I use to clear my head is my bike. The one I chose to ride tonight was purchased in 1995 from Bicycle Bob‘s Bicycle Outlet in Kittery, ME. The only original part on the bike is the frame.…
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Thinking
My Confession: It started out innocently enough. I began to think with friends at social occasions and community events. This led me to thinking out-loud at parties and other inappropriate venues. Inevitably, one thought led to another, and soon I…
See ya OUT THERE!
My name is Todd Elsworth. I have the unique claim to fame that I’ve lived in Bellingham, WA. on and off every decade since the 60’s. I moved back to the Ham in 2001 and have no plans of relocating.…
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