Author Archives: James

2011 in Review

Posted on 3 January 2012 by James

Saturday, 31 December 2011 Here at the end of the year, let’s examine four areas of my life: the books I read, the money I found, my word of the year, and this blog itself. 1) The books I read … Continue reading →

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A Week Around the House

Posted on 31 December 2011 by James

Tuesday, 27 December 2011 Yesterday, I cut two small blocks of wood and Owen and I sanded them and rounded the edges. Then I drilled a hole in each one. Then he painted them Pollock-style. Today, they were fully dried, … Continue reading →

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The Remains of the Day

Posted on 28 December 2011 by James

Monday, 26 December 2011 Yesterday, Jennifer made a point of declaring that today would be Lazy Day. I declared that I would let her have her Lazy Day and, for the most part, join in. Since I like to do … Continue reading →

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Why This Photo Shows That I’m the Luckiest Man on Earth

Posted on 25 December 2011 by James

Saturday and Sunday, December 24 and 25, 2011 Here is the photo appearing on our holiday card this year: So, my intention here is to write about what I’m thankful for, but if that comes across as bragging, that’s because … Continue reading →

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Perhaps They Never Will…

Posted on 23 December 2011 by James

Friday, 23 December 2011 Today is an appropriate day to talk about Vincent Van Gogh. “Why is today an appropriate day to talk about Van Gogh?” you ask. “Is it his birthday?” No, it’s not. “Is it the anniversary of … Continue reading →

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