Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Wooden Tale

Friday, 24 February 2012  Today, while sitting at the ice cream counter at the local soda shop (as Owen and I often do on Friday afternoons), he asked what we’d be doing tomorrow. “Well,” I said, “I think you should … Continue reading

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Birds, Brains

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Man, I totally missed a golden opportunity today. So there I was, in my supervisor’s office this afternoon. And he casually notes his need for new spectacles. I made some comment in reply, then we carried … Continue reading

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Movie-a-thon

Saturday, 18 February 2012 Back in my earlier days – a dark time when I was without children and hadn’t yet reached 30 years of age – my wife and I watched movies all the time. It wasn’t unusual for … Continue reading

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Yay! and Ugh…

Thursday, 16 February 2012 Well, I am pleased to announce that, according to an email I received from my University, I am officially down to four credits this semester. I was at eight credits, but it turns out that if … Continue reading

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20 Years Ago Today

Tuesday, 14 February 2012 Happy 83rd anniversary of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre! But instead of the date, let’s talk about the day: Tuesday. You know what’s great about today? First, I filled up with gas. Super America offers double-coupon … Continue reading

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