Category Archives: Updates

Time for a Facelift?

McFaddenPlace has not been updated in quite some time.  I’m thinking it’s time to find a new look and feel.  I’m leaning towards something more simple.  I’d also like to highlight a few key categories: Simplicity, Generosity, and the Practice of Presence. Honestly, its even crossed my mind to start a new blog that is [...]

McFads 2011 Fall Update #newjob #1/2marathon #books #tools

I hope this email finds you well.  It’s been a while since I’ve sent out an update.  There have been quite a few changes since my last email.  Before I dive into the details I want to apologize if you emailed me lately and I haven’t responded.   Drop me a call if it’s urgent. [...]

This Week

Hole dug today Trim put in tomorrow Kid on Friday Fortunately I don’t have to do any of the work for any of the projects

Nesting (again)

In July 2009, a few days before Piper was born, I “nested” — male style.  This weekend I nested again. 1. I organized For some reason I decided it was time to organize the garage … in February … in Colorado.  Actually the weather was nice so it wasn’t too bad.  I put some more [...]

#YearInReview Gratitudes

After posting #yearinreview accomplishments and rituals I was spurred to reflect on gratitudes (thx Don)…. A big thank you to family, especially Kelly My parents My inlaws My kids My brother/sister inlaw My brothers A thank you to my spiritual family, especially Dave R Gibson’s Michael H Small group – until the breakup in the [...]

#YearInReview Things I Got Done in 2010

Updated 1/17/11 Per a blog post from Seth Godin I’m going to publish my accomplishments  (things I got done) in 2010.  I chose “got done” vs “accomplishment” because not all of these things are necessarily admirable per the definition of accomplishment.  They are just things I “shipped”.  It’s not being published to tout or gloat rather I’m [...]

McFaddenplace.com Update

We have updated our McFaddenPlace.com theme.  A special thanks to the folks that developed RedLine.  I’m sure there will be some tweaks to the header image and colors in the coming weeks.