Carl Lance

I tried

I tried to do it my way, but that didn’t work. I tried to be good and failed. I tried to follow the rules, but that didn’t last long. I tried to be what everyone expected, but fell short in their eyes and mine. I tried to do better, but couldn’t. I tried the latest […]

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My Business

Most people tend to be open and sociable if they like the attention you give them. If you inquire into a subject that is embarrassing or they don’t want to make public, they will tell you to mind your own business. What exactly is “my business?” I understand the desire for privacy. Some things aren’t

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Wow Is Me

I first met Jim Hayes 25 years ago when I was his supervisor at Brooks Air Force Base in Texas. He loved new technology and eagerly shared his knowledge with some of us who were less enthusiastic. His generosity and patience are two of the main reasons I work in the computer support field today.

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Soldiers of Clay

My wife recently returned from a trip to Xian, China. That is where the famous Terracotta Warriors are located. Life-sized clay statues of soldiers don’t seem like a big deal until you look a little closer. To get an idea of the scale of the project, 720,000 people were forced to build the first Emperor

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