Drew Downs

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Life is hard. And full. And awesome. Live it.

  • Observing a Disaster

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    Looking at toys from above, it isn’t hard to imagine my son is a monster terrorizing a village. Or parking garage. And like any good disaster movie, the fuel pumps are found on the helipad. #dpfa Published via Pressgram

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  • The Desire to Compromise is Not a “Position”

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    “Don’t low-ball your opponent” the late Dr. Verne C. Bechil told us. It was a mediation and negotiation course and this was the teaching he wanted us to take to heart. It has stuck with me for more than 15 years. Do not “low-ball” your opponent. Don’t disrespect them, for that only brings antagonism. Shortly after this,…

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  • Are you paid millions to bully?

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    Following the bizarre bullying case out of Miami is becoming as absurd as Greg Schiano’s self-destruction in Tampa Bay, but I’m left with a more chilling and disturbing idea from the coverage: that we seem to have the wrong idea of how to respond to it. This isn’t a sports blog, though I do indulge…

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  • What I love about the Atlanta airport

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    If you’ve never been, you’re missing out. Traveling between terminals, you go underground. Rather than taking the train, walk, or better, stroll. It is like an underground museum. Right now, there is an Atlanta history project that is pretty sweet. Even better is a collection of urban photography between terminals D and C.

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  • Tick or Tweet

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      Our second Halloween. You can’t tell under the wet winter coat, but he’s a train conductor! #dphw #halloween

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  • Wasted Fruits

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    One of the aspects of life that challenges my soul.

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