Linda’s holiday gift
Writing
Early this morning, I walked through the rainy streets of downtown Portland. In the morning hours, the streets begin to come alive with the people who occupied them during the night. The early hours of Portland are some of its most beautiful; the daily hustle and bustle of side-walkers comes to.
18 December/Posted by aaronplaat
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Reflections
Writing
I recently chatted with somebody about the decade-long journey I've had as an entrepreneur. The years have been rich with experiences and opportunities I find myself fortunate to have amassed. As an entrepreneur, you see the the world a little differently than those around you. Opportunities tend to present themselves.
4 December/Posted by aaronplaat
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The Brotherhood
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There's a saying in the scriptures about brothers; behold how good and how blessed it is for brothers to dwell together in unity. Brotherhood has been an important part of my life since I was a young boy - growing up with three brothers. They were my friends, enemies, allies,.
8 October/Posted by aaronplaat
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In 2009, I stood in the middle of a cold cemetery in Lockbourne, OH. I was soon to leave for a new venture in New York City. I stopped by the cemetery to wish my Dad one last goodbye. Stooping down, I placed a one dollar coin on his marker. "I won't.
3 October/Posted by aaronplaat
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My first 5k
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Up until my late 20's, working out was an important part of my life. That changed pretty dramatically when I moved to San Francisco. The city knows how to throw a party. I exchanged dumbbells for beer bottles, protein powders for white powders, and started smoking. As a result, I all.
24 September/Posted by aaronplaat
read more - Share -Matches and campfires
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One of my favorite stories is a short poem, called "The little match girl" by Hans Christian Anderson. The story follows a young girl who sells matches to provide money for her family. On a cold evening, she couldn't find any buyers for her matches; so, she stayed late in.
12 September/Posted by aaronplaat
read more - Share -Quarter life
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With another birthday in my 30’s coming at the end of the month, I’ve been thinking a lot about my life. The reflections haven’t been easy; often, feeling more like a quarter-life crisis than recollection of joys and accomplishments. When I go back to my inner child and ask them.
7 September/Posted by aaronplaat
read more - Share -10am at Tuttle Pool
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Our family grew up with a very competitive spirit. From board games to arguments, we siblings enjoyed proving ourselves to each other - or proving ourselves better than each other. To this day, I haven’t seen such lively games of Risk or Monopoly - often requiring the intervention of our.
23 July/Posted by aaronplaat
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I once had the pleasure of working with a counselor in Dallas, TX. She was a sweet woman who made sure you had a safe place to be yourself. Connie, one of the people I think is an angel on earth, once told me: “Aaron, you can’t grow without community.”.
23 July/Posted by aaronplaat
read more - Share -The L out of SLAM
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Note: I started the note about Julia and Josh before this piece - then felt I should complete this piece first. Sorry, kids. There’s a pecking order <3 As the only girl in SLAM, Lydia enjoyed a different life than the boys. I shared a room with Steve and Mark..
21 July/Posted by aaronplaat
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