Monthly Archives: September 2012

Four-Day Author Extravaganza!

Posted on 17 September 2012 by James

Thursday, 13 September 2012 This evening, my wife and I ventured downtown for the 2013 St. Paul Alamanac’s release party. As you may recall, I submitted two short pieces to the almanac with the hopes that they’d accept at least … Continue reading →

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The Listeners, Tim, and D

Posted on 15 September 2012 by James

 Tuesday, 11 September 2012  For class today, we had to read a decent poem and then write a two-page paper about it. I know I whine about Hamline a lot, and so this day will be no different… Two pages … Continue reading →

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1 Year in Our Home

Posted on 13 September 2012 by James

Monday, 10 September 2012 Today marks one year since we moved into our house. Six months ago, I posted a list of the improvements (or changes, if you prefer) we made to our home since purchasing it. Today I will follow suit by listing improvements … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary to Me

Posted on 12 September 2012 by James

Sunday, 09 September 2012 Ten years ago today, I began my employment with Part Three Analytical, a contract lab for 3M that refused to call itself a contract lab for 3M. This may seem like a somewhat arbitrary anniversary to … Continue reading →

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New High Score Winner: Carter

Posted on 10 September 2012 by James

Saturday, 08 September 2012 Well, in the world of obscure and nearly meaningless trivia, I’d like to take today’s post to point out that Jimmy Carter, our 39th President, has now set a new record for longest Presidential retirement. He has … Continue reading →

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