Steelers-21 Seahawks-10 That about covers the point spread, don’t you think? * ( In memory of Mr Fred Rogers. 1928-2003. Pittsburgh Icon and all around great man.) Did you see all of these in the stands? Speaking of Myron Cope, he probably sums up the game best with this comment
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There's no place like home! Especially with beer and babe(s)……..
Got back to Japan tonight. Thank goodness! It was only a 3 day trip, but for some reason this time I was really happy to get a hug and a kiss from the S.O. Suspect that it was the first time today I was actually warm. It was freezing over
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Richard has great posts over at his blog about Google’s craven cowardice choosing profits over principle. From now on I’m getting my porn pictures someplace else………. Subscribe in a reader
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Still not feeling great, lots of issues at work needing my attention and its cold here!. But still there is no place like home! This has been with out a doubt, one of the worst business trips I’ve ever been on. Wish I had the strength to curl up with
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Tonight, in keeping with the rest of the un-welcome change that seems to be ever present these days, the NHK TV show “Project X” had its last broadcast. Project X is a weekly documentary show on NHK that documents achievements by everyday Japanese, or groups of Japanese. Its been on
Continue readingIt's about time………
One of the great moments in Navy history was the “Revolt of the Admirals”. A long time ago and a galaxy far away, another stubborn President and a “transformational” Secretary of Defense were also seeking to emasculate the Armed Services because of devotion to a flawed idea: The Revolt of
Continue readingFor Lex's sister Ann………
Repeat this to yourself O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly beseech thee to behold, visit, and relieve thy sick servant Ann, for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon her with the eyes of thy mercy; comfort her
Continue readingIsn't that what concubines are for….?
Another reason to hate the modern era………….. In the good old days if there was no male heir to the throne, one would simply recruit a couple of these to service his majesty: Through which, one could preserve the imperial line from that which the standard course of events had
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Too bad George Bush never really took the time to read or understand British history. Other wise he might have remembered this little tid bit from Curzon , quoted from the real Lord Curzon: We must remember that the ways of Arabs Orientals are not our ways, nor their thoughts
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Today should have been a good day. And on the surface it was, even though the rain put a crimp on me playing golf again for the second time this holiday weekend. (Did get in 9 holes before the deluge started up again….but, I’ve played better…..). Took the S.O. to
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