Category: Blog
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Simplicity
I have a goal with my writing. I want it to be simple. I want my writing to be concise, not flowery. Of course, the poet in me loves to play with language. When trying to convey ideas though, simpler is always better. Readers are clever though, so the temptation to get more complex is…
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Resume
On the 6th this month, my family and I spent the day driving from Philadelphia back to Chicago. It was a somewhat expected/unexpected trip to Philly. Unfortunate circumstances seem to be the biggest thing pulling us back lately to where my wife and I grew up and where the bulk of each of our families…
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I Still Wear A Mask, BUT…
It’s only for show. I’ve worked as a technician and engineer in the chemical industry for over 20 years. As part of that job, I’ve been trained in such things as HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operator), which means that I’ve been trained in the proper handling of hazardous materials. Proper use of PPE and then proper…
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Did I Stutter?
Yes. Yes I did. This week has been trying. Suffice to say that life has thrown another curveball and at least for temporary measures, routines have been thrown out of balance. If anything, it is a handy test to see whether a) how disciplined I can be with regards to my routines (the answer: not…
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In Truth
Why are we afraid of the truth? Why must we always fight against the things that bring forward the truth? Truth, no matter the form, is an opportunity for growth. It is an opportunity to shed the things that weigh us down over time, much like the chains forged to weigh down the ghost of…
Jeremy C Kester 