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If Something Were Named After Me

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If you could have something named after you, what would it be?
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I am a fairly humble person. However, if my ego would permit it, I wouldn’t mind having a church pew with my name engraved on a small plaque or something like that. I can’t image anything grander than that.

However, if I wanted to go bigger, perhaps a scholarship in my name for students with learning disabilities. Anything practical that can make lives better would be alright with me.

I don’t think I have done much in life to earn such a tribute, really. I’ll let others be the judge of that.

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One Word To Describe Me – Nerdy

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What is one word that describes you?
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There are about 4 words or so that can describe me. The words sincere, dorky, silly, quiet, and kind come to mind. However, the question above wants one word to describe me. I think the word that comes to mind is Nerdy.

I am very, very nerdy about a lot of things. It’s a good word that encompasses a lot of things, of which I am interested in. I am nerdy about religion, science fiction, pro wrestling, television, music, media, current events, Canada, and so much more.

Being nerdy is fun and makes you more well-rounded. Sometimes people will look at nerdy people in a peculiar way, and sometimes it can be a kind of lonely. However, I wouldn’t be any other way because you live and lead with your heart and what brings you joy. My friends, I am so nerdy.

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For My Viewing Pleasure

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What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?
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There are lots of things I have seen more than 5 times. Some have been seen in fragments. Here are a few.

  • Harry Potter movies
  • The Host
  • The Martian
  • Star Wars: A New Hope
  • Back To The Future 1
  • Despicable Me
  • The Mummy
  • National Treasure 1 and 2
  • Adam 12 – Pilot Episode
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A Cross-Country Trip, The Rail Is The Way

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You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?
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I believe the most comfortable way to travel is by train. You have conveniences such as spacious washrooms, food/beverages, comfortable seats and some terrific views along the way. We have traveled in Canada by the VIA Rail system. I can say that the two times we have gone from Windsor to Toronto have been easier than if we went by bus. We did use the GO Rail system to travel to Niagara Falls from Toronto. We did take the bus on our last trip from Chattanooga to Detroit, and that was an adventure I recommend to anyone. So I am going to say trains if you have time to get from place to place.

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My Middle Name

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What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance?
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My formal name is Anthony Leon Burgess. The name Leon comes from my maternal grandfather, whose middle name was also Leon. I bear his middle name proudly because he was a good man who I looked up to throughout my life. I also like the way my name flows, too.

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A Good Leader, Leading By Example

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What makes a good leader?
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I am not sure if this will make sense to many, but I believe a great leader is someone willing to serve. In my mind I believe you lead by example and that requires getting your hands dirty and doing some heavy lifting. Anyone who expects to get things done needs to inspire others and that means doing things that might seem impossible. There is a concept called servant-leadership and I buy into that a lot. Sometimes we can have too many chiefs and not enough workers too.