Tag Archives: family

Happy Birthday Mom

Posted on August 5, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

On this day in 1932 Joe and Alma Wood had their first of nine children. She was a baby girl and they named her Mary Eileen Theresa Wood. She lived through the Second World War and spent her teen years … Continue reading →

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The Dead of Winter

Posted on January 30, 2014 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

The time in between Christmas and March is perhaps the coldest and darkest time in Silicon valley North. One industry leader said that this time of the year is one of the reasons that we actually get things done. It’s … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on December 23, 2013 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

Hey Readers, This could be the last post for 2013. The world around me is slowing down, family is coming together and the time for gift giving and reflection is rapidly approaching. I would have to say that 2013 was … Continue reading →

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The topic for the week

Posted on October 15, 2013 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

If you have been reading this BLOG for a while, you know that I attend church weekly to get another view of the world and current events. This week the topic was no surprise, giving thanks. Being as Yesterday was … Continue reading →

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TGIF…..really

Posted on October 11, 2013 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

Well I started the day today with another message from my less than civil sibling. He has decided once again that rules that others live by are just a suggestion for him. His approach to life has gotten him in … Continue reading →

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Being an executor

Posted on September 18, 2013 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

I agreed to be the executor of my mother’s estate, which has proven to be a considerable amount of work. That said, I was surprised when my wife and several others commented that I would be receiving an executor’s fee … Continue reading →

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Being an executor

Posted on September 11, 2013 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

I spent the day today talking to lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and banks. Being an executor turned out to be way more work that I had originally anticipated. Everyone wants a death certificate and a copy of the will. Make … Continue reading →

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The next tech generation ?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by ajgillette98@gmail.com

Silicon valley north companies have always been cognoscente of the value of educating the next tech generation. During the summer you will find Son’s and Daughter’s of employees working in various roles. Co-ops from universities like Waterloo are highly sought … Continue reading →

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