In Tune
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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

Thoughts on Writing
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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

Special Olympics Polar Plunge
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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

For the Love of the Game
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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

Returning to the Classroom
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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

A Tribute and Remembrance
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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

Stop and Look Around Once in a While
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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

A Message for the New Year
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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

Holiday Message from Maryland
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An open letter to the Target community, The year is winding down. The blog will be on break for two weeks as we navigate the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. The office has taken on a quiet hum as individuals and team members anticipate the holiday season. … Read More

A Gratitude Activity
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“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all the others.”   Cicero After a few days away from Target, I was grateful to be back in the lobby this morning to see our friends as they came to work. Tay shared stories of pre-birthday celebrations from … Read More

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