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Trees? Please!
The Complimentary Spouse and I were in Orlando this weekend for a mini-vacation. As there is very little for tourists to do in Orlando, we spent one morning at Leu Gardens. I’m a big fan of botanical gardens and sculpture gardens, and I think the best ones are those that…
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I Get so Emotional, Baby, Every Time I Think of the Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a Lightning shirt and Baruch College Bearcats shorts. How does Dave feel today? Dave is sore. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Dave is still feeling the effects of running in the wrong shoes yesterday. Why is Dave wearing Baruch College shorts? Dave’s…
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The Four Questions Left the Cake out in the Rain
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing white running shorts and a blue Nike workout shirt. How does Dave feel today? Dave’s feet and shins hurt a little bit. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Dave went running for the first time in a while this morning,…
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There’s More Than One Answer to the Four Questions Pointing Me in a Crooked Line
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a pink T-shirt, tan shorts, and Stan Smiths. How does Dave feel today? Dave feels cultured and contemplative. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? The Complimentary Spouse and Dave went to a botanical garden this morning, and then to the…
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Dos and Don’ts: Travel Recommendations from Britt and Dave
Travel ideas the Complimentary Spouse and I do not recommend Going to Cancun for fun when you’re a senator and your state faces an emergency of historic proportions. Travel ideas the Complimentary Spouse and I do recommend Routing your flight from Tampa to London through Los Angeles because you want…
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See That Girl, Watch That Scene, Digging the Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a Bucs polo shirt, tan shorts, and Stan Smiths. How does Dave feel today? Dave is relaxed. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? The Complimentary Spouse and Dave are taking a mini-vacation. What did Dave have for lunch? Dave had a Shake Shack burger,…
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Everybody’s Working for the Four Questions
What is Dave wearing today? Dave’s ensemble consists of a purple polo shirt, tan shorts, and Stan Smiths. How does Dave feel today? Dave is pumped up. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Dave is celebrating the end of the work week by playing loud dance music. Is…
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Going Beyond the Basics of Benefits: Business and Government Perspectives
I’ve written before about my marketing mantra: Always promote the benefits. I got to do exactly that in a non-business context yesterday when I spoke at city hall to support a proposal to make Tampa’s Citizen Review Board more independent. I’m grateful that others were able to offer legal perspectives,…
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The Four Questions Are Crazy About a Sharp-Dressed Man
What is Dave wearing today? Dave looks handsome in a gray suit, white shirt, purple tie, dress shoes, and Pride socks.1 How does Dave feel today? Dave is proud of himself. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Dave gave a good little speech about police accountability at the Tampa City Council…
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The Four Questions Are Friends, not Food
What is Dave wearing today? Dave is wearing a Bucs championship T-shirt, gray shorts, and Stan Smiths. How does Dave feel today? Dave is calm and collected. What are the factors affecting Dave’s mood today? Nothing Dave’s agenda for today is too taxing, and the weather is pleasant. How is Dave’s non-gluten, non-dairy…