I'm a dad, credentialed teacher, and published author in Southern California. I keep an eye on pop culture, the news, and humor all around us. I have an MA in English with an emphasis in language, writing and rhetoric. I also have a personal blog, Postcards from the Funny Farm, where I share my daily impressions of life. I live with my three children and lovely wife.

Damien Riley writes a daily column on psychology and inspiration.

My passion is ...

The Guitar

I know too much about ...

English and Rhetoric

My parents always told me ...

What you give out comes back

My childhood ambition ...

To become a doctor

My favorite memory ...

Jumping off a bridge into the Rogue River in Oregon.

Why I write ...

To connect with others, to explain my point of view, to share, to learn.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Twilight Zone marathon, a book on natural remedies, psychology books

My first job ...

Printer's Apprentice

My best moment ...

Jack O'Connell, the California state Superintendent of Schools visited my classroom and chatted with me.

My inspiration ...

People who use "possibility thinking" to see outside what is the norm. e.g. Dr. Suess, Walt Disney, Rod Serling, Wrigley (The man behind the gum ... what a story!) etc.

Business > Office Advantages of going paperless

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Lets face it, quality performance at work requires all your wit and candor. When the copy machine takes more than you have, it takes away from your potential. Broken copy machines and printers can really wreck you day at work and worse than that: decrease your effectiveness. Many companies, as well as schools, are going paperless. They are using technology to supplant what paper traditionally did. This definitely has its advantages and should be examined as a preferable alternative.

No one would argue how great it feels to have a crisp, stapled presentation ready stacked flush on your ...

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