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Thank God for Science
In the past few weeks, another branch was added to the Bergan family tree. Yes, a tiny sprig is now part of the family. I couldn’t be happier. My daughter gave birth to a baby boy in early March. He is a sweet, adorable baby. There were complications, he had some respiratory struggles, and…
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Critical Thinking Powers Technical Training
Critical Thinking is the engine that powers Technical Training. You say, “Ernie, what do you mean by that?” I say, “Hang on, I’m about to drop some knowledge on you about a core skill for the Technical Trainer.” There are many areas a Technical Trainer must excel – translating complex ideas into simple, clear…
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The XXV Olympics 2026
Been watching the Winter Olympics this year and it’s been a great experience. It’s a beautiful thing to see the best athletes in the world compete against one another as elite athletes. And of course, it’s fun to cheer for the USA team as they exemplify sportsmanship and athletic excellence. The video from Italy…
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The Borg Queen’s Teenage Son
Not too long ago I was doom scrolling through social media and encountered a chat thread that, to say the least, was interesting and shocking to me. In fact, I was completely unprepared for what I found that night. I thought I had seen everything and been everywhere on the internet, but I was…
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Latest E-vent
I’m retooling the erniebergan.com web site for 2026. You understand, new year, new things. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m excited about where it’s going. I’ve reformatted some of my blog categories and freshened up the overall site look as well. I’ve added new content and more is on the way. I’m…
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Bringing in the New Year
Sitting in my easy chair watching some football with two my cats sitting in my lap. They have gone into “Boneless mode”, a deep sleep status where they relax and nestle contentedly in my lap. I had to ask permission to get up and write this blog. It’s been a nice day after a…
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Wherever you are, best wishes to you. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! No matter your status- in a box, on a box, next to a box or even if you have no box, it doesn’t matter to me. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your crew! Ernie
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Guest Spotlight: My First Job was on the Empire Death Star
Editor’s Note: Things had been pretty stressful at work and I needed to recalibrate and unwind. So one weekend I packed up a travel bag and made a quick trip to Koboh for a fishing trip. My plan was to spend some time fishing at my favorite fishing hole, near a quaint little town…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Today is Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays. In a few hours I will be going to my daughters to celebrate and enjoy time together. There will be a few missing from our celebration, but we’ll think of them and be thankful for their presence in our lives. Wherever you are today, I hope…
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Fearless Leadership
I’ve been reading a book lately on leadership. It’s an interesting book and the author makes some good points about leadership and what it means to lead. She is especially qualified to speak on the topic of leadership, her name is Carey D. Lohrenz and she’s the first female Navy pilot to fly an…