Category Archives: challenge

Looking For Alaska by John Green

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Looking for Alaska by John Green is absolutely fantastic and splendid! If you’ve read the book, you might remember that a girl named Alaska would leap into those words (absolutely, splendid and fantastic). The depth to which Green … Continue reading →

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A Technique for Producing Ideas by James Webb Young

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Ideas are a new combination of old elements. We use our minds with existing resources to create something new, hopefully unique and perfect for our needs. James Webb Young (1886-1973) wrote this very short guide which could really … Continue reading →

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Five, Six, Seven, NATE! by Tim Federle

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Tim Federle follows Better Nate Than Ever with another awe-inspiring story from the heart. Nate’s journey in New York continues and takes turns so exciting and sharp you had best wear your seat belt.      In Five, Six, … Continue reading →

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Five, Six, Seven, NATE! by Tim Federle

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Tim Federle follows Better Nate Than Ever with another awe-inspiring story from the heart. Nate’s journey in New York continues and takes turns so exciting and sharp you had best wear your seat belt.      In Five, Six, … Continue reading →

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X-Men: Destiny Game Review and Juggernaut Smash-Up Tip

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

PS3 Cover Art for X-Men: Destiny      I’m a man of many interests. Games just happen to be one of those I haven’t blogged about previously. I never start a game, however, without the full intention of completing it … Continue reading →

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X-Men: Destiny Game Review and Juggernaut Smash-Up Tip

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

PS3 Cover Art for X-Men: Destiny      I’m a man of many interests. Games just happen to be one of those I haven’t blogged about previously. I never start a game, however, without the full intention of completing it … Continue reading →

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6-Month Catch-Up: Who I’m Becoming

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     Life happens and thank goodness! I may not post as regularly as I would like to, but I get caught up in that beautiful chaos outside my doors. I’ve been spending the past half-year becoming who I always … Continue reading →

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Albert Nobbs Starring Glenn Close

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

     My husband and I just finished watching ‘Albert Nobbs‘ starring Glenn Close and based upon the novella by George Moore. To be able to say “my husband and I” after watching a film such as this carries with … Continue reading →

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Albert Nobbs Starring Glenn Close

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

     My husband and I just finished watching ‘Albert Nobbs‘ starring Glenn Close and based upon the novella by George Moore. To be able to say “my husband and I” after watching a film such as this carries with … Continue reading →

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Trouble in the Workplace

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

     Some of my coworkers have attitude. Not cute, sarcastic or funny attitude but rotten, “just-here-for-a-paycheck-get-out-of-my-way-so-I-can-do-the-bare-minimum-and-get-out” type of attitude. For those of you who don’t speak Hyphenese, these particular coworkers don’t particularly care for their job. It’s a part-time, … Continue reading →

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