Throwback Thursday: Long-time Duck Friends Kelly and Cami

I consider myself very fortunate to have so many friendships that have literally spanned decades. From childhood and elementary school friends in Walnut Creek, California to college friends I met in Eugene, Oregon, I have a collection of incredibly funny, smart and loyal friends who I wouldn’t trade for the world. And even though life […]

Which Famous Personality Type Are You?

I found this fun Infographic today about famous personality types. After a quick read and examination I’ve concluded that I’m either ENTP (Originator) or ENFP (Advocate). So this would put me in the company folks such as President Obama, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Downey Jr. (yikes!), Arianna Huffington, Sandra Bullock and Walt Disney! How about you? […]

Road Trip! Family St. Paddy’s Day Weekend in Portland

Ty and his friend enjoy dinner with his Grandma and Aunt Lynette at dinner friday night

Ty had been bugging Renee and I for a return trip to Portland since early January – he really loved it when we went down there for Thanksgiving. He especially loved staying in a hotel that had an indoor swimming pool – as well as the excitement that comes with going out to new restaurants […]

A Tribute To Sparky

I can’t remember where it came from, or when I started calling him it, but “Sparky” just seemed like the perfect nickname – even though his personality and demeanor was anything but that. He was poised, polished and very even-keel. He was, after all, our Vice President of Investor Relations so he was used to […]