Target Gala Reflections

Oh, what a night… After much personal anticipation, the 2023 Gala is successfully in the books.  Initial fundraising figures look impressive, but more importantly, the Target community had a night to remember. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the night special. Gail and Laura from the office … Read More

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Coming in Hot!

For a couple of months, Brent has been working on scheduling a time for me to visit him at his employment site. Brent proudly works at Pizza Hut in both Taneytown and Hampstead. A couple of weeks ago, our calendars finally lined up, and I was excited to drive to … Read More

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In Tune

Last week while hanging around the lobby of the Montgomery County office, I had the privilege of meeting Jack and his mother, Susan. Jack participates in Target services in support of volunteer work. One of Jack’s passions is music. He has studied classical music for many decades, sings in his … Read More

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Thoughts on Writing

Happy Monday. Target’s offices are home to more than a few Eagles fans. It is an exciting morning to be the new guy from Kansas City. I do not know enough about football to gloat, but I was happy to return all the Eagles signs taped around my office over … Read More

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Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Over the last two weekends, several Target community members attended and participated in the 2023 Maryland Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Joe Wu attended the Super Plunge event as a participant, jumping into the cold water each hour for twenty-four hours a row. He was also on hand to cheer those … Read More

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For the Love of the Game

It is Monday. The house is clean, laundry is put away, food is prepped, and the Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl. I will let you in on a little secret. I am not into sports, but as a recent transplant from the Kansas City area, I … Read More

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Returning to the Classroom

I go back to the classroom this week for the first time since early May 2022. I did not teach a course during the fall semester of 2022. It was the first time in 22 years that I did teach in a professional capacity. Tomorrow marks the beginning of my … Read More

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A Tribute and Remembrance

Hey everyone, I’m writing this morning as we set a day aside in recognition of the works of Dr. Martin Luther King and the fight for civil rights in our country. My favorite phrase is, “Disability is a natural part of the human experience.”  I’ve said it repeatedly in lectures, … Read More

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Stop and Look Around Once in a While

The summer between my freshman and sophomore year of high school, I had the privilege of attending a leadership course in Washington, D.C. as a part of a 4-H activity. One evening, we listened to a talk from a man who owned the Domino’s pizza franchise in the DC area. … Read More

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A Message for the New Year

Today a message was shared with all Target employees about the progress we have made as an agency over the last six months. We have made great strides in our IT processes, improved benefits to help families and those who face unexpected medical issues, minimized employee costs related to medical … Read More

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