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Life Lesson Opportunity Falls in Our Laps

2009-01-23T08:07:00.005-06:00

You know how you look for examples to teach your kids about consequences of actions? We got a cold hard dose of reality to use last night. Here's the article, courtesy of www.kotv.com, below: Driver Arrested After Fatal Tulsa Traffic Accident Driver Jailed After Fatal Tulsa Crash TULSA, OK --...

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"Go Ahead, Make My Day"

2009-01-18T20:40:00.003-06:00

I have joined the ranks of the ones who cling to their guns and religion. I already had the religion part down, now I'm packin' heat. My father-in-law got me a Smith and Wesson 9mm for Christmas. It was one of those not so surprising presents, but a much appreciated one. I talked for months about...

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The Recession Hits Home

2009-01-13T12:03:00.003-06:00

The recession that we are currently in has claimed me as a victim. As of last Thursday I'm one of the many unemployed. Unlike mis-managed big businesses(think Chrysler, GM, Citi, etc, etc, etc) there will be no bail out for me. And because K and I work hard to pay our bills and meet our...

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R.I.P. Violet

2008-07-09T13:13:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we mourned the loss of a dear friend and confidant. Some may call it a cyst; I called it Violet, K’s undeveloped twin. K had it (her) removed from her neck yesterday. Of course I had to go to the appointment with her. I had to see it come off. Unfortunately the doctor said, “I’d invite...

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Cliff Clavin Strikes Again

2008-06-12T08:25:00.001-05:00

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit Yes, you guessed it. That is the official name of Bangkok. That was what I was confronted with first thing...

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Never Gonna Give You Up

2008-06-11T10:35:00.003-05:00

Last Friday we went to my father-in-laws for dinner. He knows that I want to do woodworking around my house and got me a pair of great tools for Christmas. He told me that he knew what he was giving me for my birthday. He has a tool at his shop that he has never used and it would be perfect. So I’m...

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Monday Morning Musings

2008-06-09T08:52:00.000-05:00

2 hours of work with a chainsaw can leave your body out of commission for days, especially when the limbs are above your headSocial Distortion is underratedA cat starts to smell like its litter box if it’s not emptied on a regular basisI now think of driving around in dollar figures (it takes $18...

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This Sums It Up

2008-06-06T07:08:00.002-05:00

Co-workers have been saying it for months, "We need to do it this way in order for us to stay ahead and not create a bottleneck in our department". It's a no-brainer, yet no one would buy it. Now after months of overtime to 'catch up' the powers that be have come up with the idea that to stay ahead...

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Have you seen the new styles?

2008-06-05T11:33:00.002-05:00

I think I’ve become the fashion contact for one of my co-workers. I should have known that when I wore corduroys last fall and he asked me if it was now the appropriate season for them, that I had a problem on my hands. Then it happened. “What’s that cologne you’re wearing?” Picture Jim from The...

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Lars and the Real Girl

2008-06-03T10:04:00.003-05:00

We got word from our friends that this was a really good movie. And I've wanted to watch it but never felt like I was in the right mood to rent it. K and I rented it finally and we were not disappointed. Ryan Gosling really spreads his wings in the off center roles that he takes. This one and Half...

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LOST - Season Finale

2008-05-30T06:46:00.002-05:00

Quite the teaser going in to next season(waiting a whole 7 months): Locke, or Jeremey Bentham, is in the coffin. I thought for sure it was Ben until he came in the door behind Jack. So how did he get there, off the island, and how is Jack going to get him back('you ALL have to go back to get...

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Where Are We Headed?

2008-05-29T07:06:00.002-05:00

The never ending increase in fuel prices has got me playing out all types of doomsday scenarios in my head. The local Sunday paper even had an article about people that have “headed for the hills”; that is they’re living off the land, stockpiling firewood & drinking water, growing their own...

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Lisey's Story

2008-05-28T08:30:00.002-05:00

I finally finished Lisey’s Story, by Stephen King. So I’m going to attempt to give you a review without spilling too many beans. My reading of Stephen King novels goes all the way back to high school. Of course at that time it was more for the gore factor than anything else; and his books seemed...

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I thought Saturdays were part of the 'weekend'

2008-05-24T07:04:00.004-05:00

It is; unless you work where I do. You see, Memorial Day weekend is like Christmas Eve & Day for me. I love racing, particularly open wheel racing. The kind where there are no fenders on the cars. The kind that when a mistake is made, it is exaggerated beyond that of a stock car. It is INDY...

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Radiohead Photos - Dallas, TX 5-18-08

2008-05-22T06:36:00.006-05:00

I've finally recovered from the shock of going back to work after returning from Dallas. I still work with the same knuckleheads. On a positive note, my pictures from the concert turned out fairly well; considering we were in the second section of seats. The stage lighting came out well in these...

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Open Wheel Wednesday

2008-05-21T10:11:00.001-05:00

It's official. The starting lineup is in and we're ready for Sunday. No real surprises on the front row with Dixon, Wheldon and Briscoe. I still think Dixon is the driver to beat. But of course, the Indy is ALL about the long haul; anything can happen.

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Radiohead - Dallas May 19, 2008

2008-05-20T11:46:00.003-05:00

This post has taken a while. Got back yesterday from Dallas, tired & barely able to keep my eyes open. Here is the set list for the show. Probably one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Radiohead did not disappoint. Amazing light show. Pictures to follow. Radiohead :: Dallas TX :: May 19,...

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And So It Begins...

2008-05-17T07:57:00.002-05:00

The trek to Dallas to see Radiohead. Stay tuned...

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Quote of the Day

2008-05-16T08:15:00.001-05:00

First thing I said at work today, "Well, here goes another 8 hours of my life I'll never get back". To which I received a round of laughs. Thank you and good night.

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LOST - There's No Place Like Home Pt. 1

2008-05-16T07:02:00.005-05:00

Man oh man. These episodes just keep getting better and better. Last night we got to see the Oceanic 6 return to humanity as we know it. Ben contacted someone by mirror at the Orchid Station. I think it was the Others; telling them to get Kate & Sawyer. You see, I STILL think Ben & the...

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The Manatee Returns

2008-05-14T15:45:00.001-05:00

Mr Manatee is so big that he has TWO Skoal rings in ONE back pocket of his Wranglers. All the hillbillies know what I’m talking about.

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Open Wheel Wednesday

2008-05-14T06:39:00.001-05:00

One of my all time favorite Indy 500 moments

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Welcome to Suckville, USA

2008-05-13T09:43:00.003-05:00

A week of vacation by a co-worker can do wonders for you. It’s practically your own vacation without using your PTO(paid time off). Senior Droopy, as I call him, is a curmudgeon that has become the biggest pain in my arse. For one he likes to be the keeper of information; the employee that knows a...

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Monday Morning Musings

2008-05-12T08:33:00.001-05:00

Children #1, 2 & 3 can make some pretty good home-made Mother’s Day cards.Children #1, 2, & 3 can drive me absolutely bonkers as I drive them to Petsmart and Target.As a result of #2, TGIFridays’ Margarita Lite mix does NOT taste like normal margarita mix. It tastes like a diet margarita....

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LOST - Cabin Fever

2008-05-09T06:53:00.003-05:00

Last nights episode went uninterrupted by weather, FINALLY! And what a great episode it was: Richard Alpert shows up after Locke is born; and again when he is 6 years old. But leaves in disgust after he presents John with a test of sorts.Abbadon inspires Locke, by suggestion(again showing Locke...

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