Tag Archives: life

Is the ‘parenting bargain’ worth it?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jim Cota

Parenting is quite a bit like the human reproductive process: a few moments of pleasure followed by several months of discomfort, culminating in an event that– for most people– requires hospitalization. Is it worth it? Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs tells “how to live before you die”

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jim Cota

In June 2005, Steve Jobs delivered the commencement address at Stanford. It was a talk where he promised to tell “only three stories about my life. No big deal. Just three stories…” In these three stories, he encompasses formative moments … Continue reading →

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Eight cardinal virtues from G. W. Carver

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Jim Cota

In 1922, George Washington Carver penned a thank you note to one of his students who had given him a fountain pen as a Christmas present. In the note, Carver offered hope “that each of you will rise to the … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Creek

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jim Cota

After hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Thursday, we stopped on the way back out of the park and walked down to a clear (and very cold) mountain stream. The kids had changed out of their boots … Continue reading →

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Doing something for your kids, every day

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Jim Cota

I was working on my Indianapolis Business Journal article this morning and noticed a post on the Wired Magazine GeekDad blog. The post was called “Cool Little Parenting Rituals” and referenced two Dads who were doing a little extra something … Continue reading →

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I can't make sense of this math…

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Jim Cota

Last week, while they were on Spring Break, Char piled up all the kids and took them to the YMCA to play in the morning. Then they went to an early showing of “Horton Hears a Who.” After the movie, … Continue reading →

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When I grow up, I want to be…

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Jim Cota

Lily turns seven tomorrow. On the way to school recently we were discussing what she and Jack want to be when they grow up. Not surprisingly, Jack wants to be a spy, like his Dad. Lily, on the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Searching for "How To…"

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Jim Cota

I’m always intrigued to lurk around and see what types of things people are searching for. Luckily, there are some sites out there like Hitwise that make it fairly easy. What kind of insights can be gleaned through this type … Continue reading →

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