Mike Gordon
I'm originally from a little bit of everywhere - born in Tennessee, grew up on the move and finally settled in Charlotte, NC for the past 30 years. I'm retired and now have the time to get back into doing some serious writing.
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- 10/25/2007
Education/Experience
Central Piedmont Community College, Paralegal Technology, 2006; University of North Carolina, Master of Public Administration, 1986; University of North Carolina, Bachelor of Arts, 1977Interests
My family, the beach, computers, writing, crossword puzzles, volunteering, reading, photography, music, politics, labor relations, management issuesMotto
Regardless of what others say - Life is Good!Affiliations
National Honor Society for Public AdministrationFavorites
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Frosty Roofs - Empty HomesThis article discusses the increase in homelessness caused by the recession.
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Handshakes and Shined ShoesThis article describes what my father taught me about making first impressions of others.
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ThankfulThe article talks about why I'm thankful for 2009.
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Australia: The Movie and the CountryThis article discusses "Australia" and its impact on my vision of what the country is like.
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The Certainty of UncertaintyThis piece discusses the fact that life is full of uncertainty and very little control over the future.
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Observations on Managing OthersThis article discusses the qualities and behaviors that a good manager must possess to be successful.
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Learning from the PastA true experience in which the writer learns about hanging on to the past.
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My Ten Favorite Movie QuotesThis article discusses ten of my favorite movie quotes and why they are important.
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Ten Favorite Songs from Kenny LogginsThis article lists and describes my ten favorite Kenny Loggins songs.
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Live Simply - or Simply LiveThis article describes everyday steps that people can take to simplify their lives.
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Everything Still Must ChangeThis article looks at change from two perspectives - the song "Everything Must Change" and more broadly from the view of change over time. The article makes the point that the speed at which change occurs has increased dramatically over time - and continues to increase.
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The White Elephant Gift GameThis article describe's one family's way of Christmas gift giving.
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Changing History: The Case for McDonald AvenueMcDonald Avenue is a neighborhood of 1940s built homes sitting on the edge of a protected historic district neighborhood. It's character is threatened by newer, larger luxury homes. Why is this happening?