Thursday, December 24, 2015

December 25, 2015 at 12:03AM

Merry Christmas everyone. Have a blessed day and help someone else have one as well.

Chris

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Friendly reminder Santa :)

Friday, December 18, 2015

Friday, December 4, 2015

December 04, 2015 at 08:08AM

This looks like a lot of fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryA6CaaKa3c&feature=youtu.be

Introducing Rock Band™ VR for Oculus Rift!

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This looks like a lot of fun!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

ViosWorks - Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Products

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This is just cool! This is better and faster. Just what you want when it comes down to your heart.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

December 01, 2015 at 10:06PM

Today was a great day. I know that the weather didn't exactly make everyone feel amazing, but just watching people take part of #givingtuesday made me proud to live where I live and work where I work. We all have time, talents or treasures to give to/for others. It is people helping each other that will make the difference. It is not having the fastest internet (we do) or being voted #1 outdoor city (we were). Those things are great, but it is the hearts of those who live here that make the Chattanooga area great. If you haven't found a way to help out or an agency you are passionate about, get on it. There are plenty around! My family has had the opportunity of being served by a few here, and it changed our lives forever. They are the reason we give back! Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga Northside Neighborhood House Chattanooga American Heart Association March of Dimes - Chattanooga - River Valley Division Siskin Children's Institute Children's Hospital at Erlanger #chattcfc #chagives

December 01, 2015 at 11:00AM

How do you give back? @rmhchattanooga @nnhouse1924 @ChildrensatEHS @marchofdimes @American_Heart #CHAgives #unselfie

Sunday, November 29, 2015

November 29, 2015 at 06:47PM

It is hard to express how thankful I am for the last five days. I completely unplugged from work and outside commitments, and focused on having a great time with my family. I am an extremely blessed individual who sometimes loses perspective. I have temporarily fixed that :D I know I will get worn down again, but until then I am all smiles. Now, all this could go downhill quickly in less than two hours when we attempt to put the twins (Zeke) to bed :P

Thursday, November 12, 2015

November 12, 2015 at 03:00PM

Just got a call from Eli. He got home and went to retrieve the mail. He said, "You got something that has the Jordan Standard on the front of it. Obviously it is something to do with Sigma Chi." Proud dad moment :D

Friday, November 6, 2015

Sunday, October 25, 2015

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Rachael finishing her last leg of #ragnar for the #baconators

Thursday, October 22, 2015

October 22, 2015 at 06:57AM

Happy Birthday to my eldest, Elijah Welch. You make me proud! Your quick wit, generous heart and contagious laughter brighten my days. Have an awesome day!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

September 29, 2015 at 09:41PM

Yesterday we discovered Emmie forging Rachael's signature. This evening, I found Zeke's stash of medicine he has been spitting out and hiding. It looks like at least two weeks worth of pills. Dang kids getting all sneaky and stuff :P

Thursday, September 24, 2015

September 24, 2015 at 05:23AM

I slept better last night than in a long while. I got up early and am now making french toast and omelettes. Thanks Melanie!

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

September 08, 2015 at 07:39PM

So, let's hit the redo button for today. Got to work later than usual (7:30) and started to work on CFC stuff. So far, so good. Then the call comes in from Eli's school that he is ill. Fun. Take care of him most of the day while working from two different email accounts that cannot coexist on the same device using the same software. Pick up the twins and head downtown to pick up Rachael. We wait for her to wrap up what she can and then head to the chiropractor. You know...the good kind of pain :D Run over to the Publix and load up on some goodies. Driving down Manning street and bam! Scooter comes around the curve and crosses the lane, wobbles, and tries to limbo under our car. Luckily he was going really slow and we had stopped the car as far over to the right as we could before he hit us. He had a few cuts, but seemed ok. His first words "Don't call the cops." My first thought, this is going to be fun. While he is picking up his scooter and trying to tell me that he needs to just leave, I remove the ignition key. He starts looking around for it which gave the police plenty of time to get there. They were there almost immediately. He gets checked out and refuses treatment, but needs some stitches. A little boozy and on a revoked license. Awesome. The driver tells me that he's been doing it for 3 years and then crosses his fingers as if to say so far, so good. Really? Just now getting home and not as hungry as I was before. Surely there is an easier way to manage hunger than scooter dodging. As crazy as this sounds, this is the type of chaos we roll with :D No one was seriously injured. The damage doesn't look too bad. A bad driver is off the road. And last (but not least) it is almost the kids bedtime and I have wine. :D Watch out folks, you never know what is coming around the turn!

September 08, 2015 at 01:42PM

Northside Neighborhood House - BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction

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Saturday, August 8, 2015

Volumetric MRI visualization for VR (preview)

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This looks pretty dang cool. I've got the DK2 and some MRI data. Would love to try this!

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

July 21, 2015 at 06:52AM

Crazy day yesterday...a lot of great, some good, some stressful, and some just meh. Here's to a much more positive day!

Sunday, July 12, 2015

July 12, 2015 at 02:32PM

Dear weather, if you could just hold off on all the rain for the next few days, that would be great. Moving stuff is enough fun without having to avoid getting everything wet.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Saturday, July 4, 2015

July 04, 2015 at 09:00PM

Apparently I have committed some heinous offense against Rachael. I am being forced to watch Teen Beach 2. In sorry baby for whatever I did. You win!

July 04, 2015 at 08:43AM

There! His Majesty can now read my name without glasses. And he can double the reward on my head! - John Hancock

Monday, June 29, 2015

June 29, 2015 at 12:21PM

Just what the doctor ordered....just good quality time with my family. Laughter, snuggling, swimming, stories and movies are the only things on the list. I've needed this reset! #vacation

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Saturday, June 20, 2015

June 20, 2015 at 01:33PM

"We all operate in two contrasting modes, which might be called open and closed. The open mode is more relaxed, more receptive, more exploratory, more democratic, more playful and more humorous. The closed mode is the tighter, more rigid, more hierarchical, more tunnel-visioned. Most people, unfortunately spend most of their time in the closed mode. Not that the closed mode cannot be helpful. If you are leaping a ravine, the moment of takeoff is a bad time for considering alternative strategies. When you charge the enemy machine-gun post, don't waste energy trying to see the funny side of it. Do it in the "closed" mode. But the moment the action is over, try to return to the "open" mode—to open your mind again to all the feedback from our action that enables us to tell whether the action has been successful, or whether further action is need to improve on what we have done. In other words, we must return to the open mode, because in that mode we are the most aware, most receptive, most creative, and therefore at our most intelligent." — John Cleese

June 20, 2015 at 12:52PM

"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!" Charlie Chaplin

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

June 09, 2015 at 07:42PM

Tongue depresses and razors stored in the same bin. That could lead to interesting situations.

June 09, 2015 at 06:00PM

You know how some restaurants offer you something while you wait..... Come on Erlanger, you can do that too. "Would you like some morphine while you wait?" :)

Saturday, June 6, 2015

June 06, 2015 at 09:36AM

This was an amazing day. The boys and I are returning to get our new haircuts tomorrow. Join us in supporting Jack's Chattanoggins and help those here fighting for kids with cancer. #chattanooga #fightcancer

Rachael, Eli, and Zeke shaving their heads

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This was an amazing day. The boys and I are returning to get our new haircuts tomorrow. Join us in supporting Jack's Chattanoggins and help those here fighting for kids with cancer. #chattanooga #fightcancer

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Friday, May 8, 2015

May 08, 2015 at 02:05PM

It's our turn. Build something bigger than yourself. #bebrave #Leadercast #thebraveones

May 08, 2015 at 12:08PM

Peyton is killing this interview. Knocking kids out (SNL) and an uptick pizza sales due to laws in Denver :) #leadercast

May 08, 2015 at 12:01PM

You get either get better or worse everyday. You don't stay the same. #Leadercast

May 08, 2015 at 11:53AM

Delivering help trumps offering hope any day of the week #Leadercast

May 08, 2015 at 11:23AM

Great interview #Leadercast

May 08, 2015 at 10:25AM

Third agenda and ready to run out and change the world :) #leadercast

May 08, 2015 at 10:20AM

Be bold! Go from complex to simple. #leadercast

May 08, 2015 at 09:30AM

"Don't how an idea to death" #Leadercast

May 08, 2015 at 05:13AM

Hitting the road. Next stop, ATL. #coffeetime #Leadercast2015

Thursday, May 7, 2015

May 06, 2015 at 09:52PM

Do you know someone diagnosed with ADD, dyslexia, or other? Watch this short video. These folks apparently make great scientists :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBD_LTPjYVQ

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Neil deGrasse Tyson on dyslexia

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Do you know someone diagnosed with ADD, dyslexia, or other? Watch this short video. These folks apparently make great scientists :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBD_LTPjYVQ

Thursday, April 30, 2015

StyleWorks 2015 Part 2

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StyleWorks 2015 Part 1

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Watch "StyleWorks 2015 Part 1" YouTube #Chattanooga #sci #StyleWorks http://ow.ly/3xOliE

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Residents And Engineers In Hawaii Face An Uphill Battle To Benefit From Solar Power

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An interesting video on solar power and grid issues. Residents And Engineers In Hawaii Face An Uphill Battle To Benefit From Solar Power

April 30, 2015 at 01:33AM

An interesting video on solar power and grid issues. Residents And Engineers In Hawaii Face An Uphill Battle To Benefit From Solar Power

Saturday, April 4, 2015

April 04, 2015 at 08:47PM

Enjoying some Mr. Wizard on YouTube. Why don't they have shows like this anymore? #science

Friday, April 3, 2015

April 03, 2015 at 10:04PM

Date night with the hottest girl I know (Rachael Bryant Welch) #totallyoutkickedmycoverage

April 03, 2015 at 06:10PM

Time to support Children's Hospital and relax after work Friday. Get your rear ends down here. (@ The Casual Pint) #cha #justdoit

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

April 01, 2015 at 05:51AM

Just tested our shower and found high levels of DHMO. Make sure to test yours as well. Scary stuff http://ift.tt/A8MTtP

Sunday, March 29, 2015

March 29, 2015 at 03:25PM

Vacation is coasting from here on out. Had to evacuate the cabin thanks to our neighbors catching the mountain on fire. Awesome

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

March 24, 2015 at 05:58AM

All the morning coffee.....all over the floor. At least it smells nice :(

Saturday, March 14, 2015

March 14, 2015 at 07:46PM

Pi Day. My grandfather would have a joke or a song for just about any subject brought up. For Pi, it was people arguing about "Pi r square" and "no, pie are round." :D Tonight I celebrate by eating almost raw cow on a round plate.

Monday, March 9, 2015

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Kristen Edgeworth - Hamilton County Youth Honoree. #signalcenters #volunteertennessee
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Valerie Burke and Jamie Wright - Hamilton County Adult Honorees #erlanger #volunteertennessee

Thursday, March 5, 2015

March 05, 2015 at 05:28PM

Dear parents, this is an alert from Hamilton County. Due to the high chance of tomorrow's day name ending in the letter Y, we have decided to close the schools. We want to remind you to be careful with the letter Y and keep an eye out on the roads. Sometimes you cannot see the letter Y in the middle of the road and that could cause an accident. The letter Y has be known to cause many health problems including, but not limited to runny noses and sneezing. Childcare will also be closed because of the letter Y. Thank you

March 05, 2015 at 07:28AM

The call just came in...schools are closed. Rain is scary.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

March 04, 2015 at 07:11PM

Seriously Hamilton county? Oh no, rain. Save us, save us. Two hour delay so far. There is a .000000000000001% chance of a meteor strike as well. We should probably just cancel school based on that.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

February 25, 2015 at 05:11AM

What?!?!?!? It is after 0500 and no call from the school yet? I really miss my 0430 call from yesterday :P

Thursday, February 19, 2015

February 19, 2015 at 08:13PM

Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while. Ambrose Bierce

Monday, February 16, 2015

Monday, February 9, 2015

February 09, 2015 at 07:48PM

Finishing up my talking points about grandad for the service tomorrow. I'm smiling and laughing while I reminisce about the experiences we shared. His sense of humor was top notch. He could find something to smile or laugh about in any situation. So, when I'm laughing loudly tomorrow at some story about him, don't blame me...I got my sense of humor from him :D

Friday, February 6, 2015

February 06, 2015 at 12:05PM

I miss him, but know that heaven is full of laughter with him there :) http://ift.tt/1xAGuYe

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

ملك الاردن يشارك شخصيا غداً في تنفيذ غارات على داعش

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This is how a leader rolls. You might want to use google translate to read it. Basically it says: Announced today that Jordan's King Abdullah II on Thursday will participate personally in the implementation of air strikes on al Daash terrorist sites in retaliation for the execution Jordanian pilot forbid Kasasbeh. http://ift.tt/1yJOXtJ

February 04, 2015 at 07:00PM

This is how a leader rolls. You might want to use google translate to read it. Basically it says: Announced today that Jordan's King Abdullah II on Thursday will participate personally in the implementation of air strikes on al Daash terrorist sites in retaliation for the execution Jordanian pilot forbid Kasasbeh. http://ift.tt/1yJOXtJ

February 04, 2015 at 05:43AM

Good morning. Time to do this thing. This should be the sound for my alarm clock :)

Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger

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Good morning. Time to do this thing. This should be the sound for my alarm clock :)

Thursday, January 29, 2015

January 29, 2015 at 08:09PM

Tried some new meds out today to help with the spasm pain. I thought I was good to go all day! Then 5 minutes ago happened....Who ever thought something about a third of an inch could cause so much trouble. I've become the biggest advocate for drinking lots and lots of water. After you read this post, go drink 16oz of water real quick and then do it again :D

March for Babies - Event Info for Chattanooga

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January 29, 2015 at 09:03AM

There is a silver lining on the whole kidney stone thing. I get to take care of Zeke (has a cold) and get some great one on one time with him. He is a totally different boy when he is by himself. This is quality time!

Monday, January 26, 2015

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

How much snow does it usually take to cancel schools

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How much snow does it take to cancel school....this looks about right for Chattanooga :D http://buff.ly/1xvDOMj #cha #snowday

January 20, 2015 at 08:01AM

I fear that this week will be comprised of all Mondays.

Saturday, January 10, 2015