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Sunday, December 12, 2004

Obviously helpful hints.

It could have been Confucius who said, “If you want to become extremely good at something, make it something you are good at!” While this may seem as plain as the nose on your face, face it, a lot of people are just plain nosy. To stay dry on a rainy day I use this handy bit of wisdom, stay at home!... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 4, 2004

Ho Ho Ho. Yours truly plays Santa. Yes, I was asked to volunteer to be Santa at my wife’s Christmas party. As part of my program to overcome my infernal shyness, I accepted. I was supplied a Santa Suit and in the bag were instructions on how to be a Santa. Be jovial, Santa likes people after all.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 3, 2004

Tummy Stretching 101.

Stomach distended, I attempted to move back from the table but I was already moved back! Sure I have been losing weight, mostly by limiting helpings to one and eating smaller portions. My wife is on some weight loss system with the drinks and supplemental pills so she would like to be able to use my... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Damn you Paul Harvey!

Everyday I hear old Paul tell us how good a neighbor Wal*Mart is. Heartwarming tales abound as related by the venerated broadcaster illustrating just how far Wal*Mart and its employees will go to meet your every need. Today, I was in need of some good old fashioned Wal*Mart neighborliness. My wife... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 28, 2004

Terrorists and the corporate mind-set.

What do terror and just-in-time manufacturing have to do with each other? Follow along as you discover a link you probably didn’t know existed. Recent newspaper articles point out a shortage of truck drivers in the U.S. today. As manufacturers gear up to keep pace with the “growing” economy, there... Sign in to see full entry.

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Bordering on security.

Travel in and out of the U.S. has changed in the post 9-11 era. There can be little doubt about that and yet my personal experience with security at the Canadian border was nothing but smooth this weekend. The usual questions were asked as we crossed into Canada, fruits, potatoes, explosives,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Dan would rather go out to pasture.

Retirement beacons for 73-year old Dan Rather. Now that makes me feel really old. I can remember when he was just a young whipper snapper putting fear into the hearts of corporate re-er do wells with just the appearance of the 60 minutes van in their parking lot. Being an anchor for a major news... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 21, 2004

Sunday, kittens and Fallujah

I am not at home. I don’t know any news. The rest of the world doesn’t exist as far as I am concerned right now. We have been playing with two three-week old kittens and that is enough for me. Too bad the world can’t be all about chasing nothing and finding that perfectly fine. I can’t imagine any... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Road Rage Re-directed.

The opposing car cuts right in front of you, no turn signal what so ever. It happens all the time and is infuriating. If they are paying so little attention, what is to keep them from flattening pedestrians? You might try this – if you’re brave. My brother in law has actually done this. Pull up... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 15, 2004

Cheers erupt for the Peterson Verdict.

What does that say about our society? Lacy and Connor are still dead. I would have preferred a silent staring rage at Scott. Sure we are glad he was nailed, but someone had to die to make that all happen. They speak of the death penalty, but he will never be put down. It is in California after all.... Sign in to see full entry.

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