Monthly Archives: October 2005

Microsoft Work Shifts

Posted on October 31, 2005 by John R. Durant

And now, a light-hearted reflection on our work shifts There are really two work shifts at Microsoft- the morning shift (6:30-4) and the swing shift (10-7) The start and ending times vary for the swing shift only. The morning shift … Continue reading →

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Thumbing My Way

Posted on October 25, 2005 by John R. Durant

My mother passed away just over two years ago, but I think of her many times a day. This song by Pearl Jam describes some of the things I feel:   Thumbing My Way   I have not been home … Continue reading →

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John R. Durant retires from cycling

Posted on October 25, 2005 by John R. Durant

It’s been a little more than a week since I retired from cycling. I have already sold my racing bicycle, and I am glad that it will still get some road time. If ever there were a bicycle with a … Continue reading →

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