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morning meditation
from the desks of Mike and Todd
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photos by Todd Carter
Get Brave!
by MIke and Todd
We live like the foxes
A friendly pair in the snow
Loved ones ask to come visit
We would love it, they know
But our community is high risk
And these loved ones complain
They won't take the shot
They proudly proclaim
Their stubborn cowardice
Is hurting us all
Many must stay isolated
Until this virus is stalled
Fear prolongs the pandemic
The outcomes are grave
And many must stay home
Until the timid get brave!
positive focus
January 13, 2022
The evolving American
by Mike & Todd
STAND UP FOR EVOLUTION!
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photo by Todd Carter
About Upfirst
Mike and Todd, partners for 40 years, created Upfirst in 1996 in their quest to understand top search engine placement without paying per click in the early years of the Internet. Upfirst has been a home for Mike and Todd's creative expressions for nearly 30 years. She continues to be an online vessel for reflecting and for sharing their artwork and ideas and information about themselves and the world.
For two decades Mike and Todd owned and operated state-licensed proprietary schools--with outstanding completion and placement rates and affordable tuition and fees--online throughout the world and in classrooms in Michigan. Together they taught computer skills and healthcare coding, billing, and transcription certificate programs--and more--and they provided free placement services to help successful graduates launch new careers.
Now--and for most of the past 13 years--Mike works from her home office as a healthcare coding auditor to improve healthcare equity and outcomes for everyone. Mike contributes on risk adjustment coding and data validation teams to improve the accuracy of coded healthcare data and to strengthen the correctness, clarity and completeness of provider documentation.
Todd supports Mike's efforts by caring for her and for their 11-year-old cat, Links, and for their home and property where they have lived for more than 30 years. Todd creates vibrant colorful works of art that reflect his harmony with nature and his love for Michigan outdoors. Todd has been active in art community for more than 40 years and has shown his artwork at juried art shows and art fairs and in many retail locations throughout Michigan.
For two decades Mike and Todd owned and operated state-licensed proprietary schools--with outstanding completion and placement rates and affordable tuition and fees--online throughout the world and in classrooms in Michigan. Together they taught computer skills and healthcare coding, billing, and transcription certificate programs--and more--and they provided free placement services to help successful graduates launch new careers.
Now--and for most of the past 13 years--Mike works from her home office as a healthcare coding auditor to improve healthcare equity and outcomes for everyone. Mike contributes on risk adjustment coding and data validation teams to improve the accuracy of coded healthcare data and to strengthen the correctness, clarity and completeness of provider documentation.
Todd supports Mike's efforts by caring for her and for their 11-year-old cat, Links, and for their home and property where they have lived for more than 30 years. Todd creates vibrant colorful works of art that reflect his harmony with nature and his love for Michigan outdoors. Todd has been active in art community for more than 40 years and has shown his artwork at juried art shows and art fairs and in many retail locations throughout Michigan.
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Winter Moon by Todd Carter
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