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Saturday, March 22, 2003

On NOT Keeping Your Options Open

This really isn't about the war in Iraq, even though it may seem to be at first glance. It's more about how we all make decisions. It's about how government officials make decisions but it's also about how we each make decisions about our own lives. The United States is at war because we gave... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 20, 2003

Sacrifice for Me? Thanks but No Thanks

Made any good sacrifices lately? I doubt it. I don't think there is any such thing as a good sacrifice, except maybe in baseball. Personally, I don't want anyone sacrificing for me. If someone makes a sacrifice for me I feel guilty not grateful. The idea of sacrificing for others is based on the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 18, 2003

The Rocking Chair Test

I have something shocking to tell you. Are you sitting down? Brace yourself. Are you ready? Here goes. I didn't wash my car last month. Isn't that awful? And what's worse is this: I don't intend to wash it this month either. Isn't that terrible? Washing my car is one of the things I don't do because... Sign in to see full entry.

More than a cousin

The average person makes and receives thousands of phone calls per year. Most are forgotten before the telephone receiver gets cold. Sometimes a phone call is remembered forever, no matter had badly the participants want to forget it. "Hi Honey, Did I wake you?" "Yeah" "I'm sorry, I thought you got... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 16, 2003

How to Fix a Leaky Roof

A leaky roof is too often a cause for panic. The slighest drip can lead to visions of a flooded basement, ruined furniture and hefty repair bills. It doesn't have to be that way. Repairing a leaky roof can be a painless, even pleasant prospect if you just follow this simple step by step procedure.... Sign in to see full entry.

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