Tao Student – A Personal Site for Gary Ardito

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on CloudChasers (http://www.novell.com/promo/cloudchasers.html) on the role service providers are going to play in the evolving cloud computing market. It was a great opportunity to discuss the issues driving service providers in this market.
The markets for service providers are shifting. The increasing adoption of cloud computing is creating a [...]

I will start out by saying that being an active Twitter user has seriously cut down on my blog postings.  Now that I recognize this, I am going to work diligently to post more here.  There is a lot going in both from a personal and a professional standpoint and I will have a lot [...]

There is a very interesting viral communication moving through Facebook.. and no, you do not need a vaccination.  The idea is you provide 25 random thoughts about yourself.. tag a bunch of others to do the same and so and so on…..
Here is what I put together for my 25 random things…
1 I am a [...]

I dislike the idea of resolutions.  I dislike even more the idea of New Year Resolutions.   I understand the idea of starting fresh and leaving bad habits behind.. believe me I love the idea of leaving bad habits behind but why do we need a forced calendar date to do this?
I was once told that [...]

This past week I had the opportunity to experience many of Asheville’s restaurants for breakfast and dinner. I had family in town who enjoy eating out and eat out we did.  The one bit of context I would add is that, due to health issues of one of my guests, we were not able to [...]

The U kept it close and the baby canes played with talent, poise and control.   This is something to build on and move forward into next year with Jacory Harris as a clear #1 quarterback (sorry Marve), a year of maturity and coaching for today’s group and another stellar recruiting class coming in this year.
My [...]

As life goes on, I become more and more aware of the importance of family and the strength I gain from being from being with people who are the pure embodiment of love without demands or requirements.  This can come from places you never expected -  a relative who has always been more at arms [...]

As old man winter seems to be visiting early and often so far this year, it is time to make sure my immune system is working at maximum capacity. To do this, I try to double the amount of Vegetables I am eating, eat a little more vitamin C (Citrus and Juice) and [...]

In my 15 years studying the Chinese Martial Arts of Tai Chi and Ba Gau Zhang, I have been striving to move lightly, energetically, without physical force or tension.  Allowing the movements to just flow through you as you are a vessel instead of a roadblock for the universal energy that surronds us.. the Tao.   [...]

So.. I am diverse in my music tastes.. now here is my “Fired Up” playlist that I use to get my juices flowing..

Runnin’ with the Devil    Van Halen
How Bad Do You Want It    Tim McGraw
You Shook Me All Night Long    AC/DC
I will play for Gumbo – Jimmy Buffett
Tear It Up    Yung Wun featuring DMX, Lil’ [...]

I usually think of myself as a very open minded guy.  I have a very broad set of likes and very few dislikes.  This carries over into my music.  I always tell people that I can listen and enjoy almost anything.  Today I decided to put it to he test and examine my iTunes library [...]

Just when you think you are rolling along tackling lifes little challanges (which often seem like big challanges) and feeling pretty good about yourself, something comes along to knock you back and give you a moment to reset your perspective and priorities.
Just such a thing happened to me this week…
My oldest son, Michael – 9 [...]

Well, it should be obvious to anybody that looks at this blog that I have allowed the things I “have” to do to take over from the things I “need” to do to be happy and healthy.  Don’t get me wrong – I am happy.  I enjoy my job and who I work with on [...]

Well, the season is finally upon us.  I am more excited to see how things are going to turn out this year than I have been in a bunch of years.
Some questions…

How will Joe Torree make out in LA LA Land?
How will Joe Girardi make out with Torre’s Yankees?
Will Detroit stay healthy and break all [...]

Tragic.  The Cane family mourns today and our hearts go out to Sean’s family especially his little girl who may never know what a special guy her father was.  Lets hope his memory survives for her.

I came across this video today on the Mountain Xpress web site. This is the weekly alternative newspaper in Asheville. All we typically hear is the negative. Our education system is failing. Kids spend all their time watching videos. and on and on.
Watching the video, The Mouse That [...]

For anybody associated with the University of Miami football program over the last 20 years, today is a sad day. Today is the last Miami football game to be played at the stadium. After this game, and one more high school football championship game, the city is recommending the stadium be demolished. [...]

I use different herbs for many different things, depending on what ails me at the time. For example,

Yin Chiao or Gan Mao Ling for winter colds
Zheng Gu Shui for joint, tendon or ligament pain
Dit Da Jow for muscle soreness or bruising
Ginseng or Royal Jelly for general energy boost

These are all very good for [...]

Today was an interesting day. I started the day in the emergency room in Livingston, NJ. More specifically, the Saint Barnabas Medical Center. As much as I did not want to be there, I have to admit the people of Saint Barnabas were top notch. I have had a few ER [...]

So, I knew it would happen.  I have been working to get myself healthy in body, mind and spirit.   This includes working out, diet, meditation, and allowing time for creativity/innovation.  I travel a lot and am not home some weekends because of visiting my kids or other family so making new connections with people is [...]