The S.O. and I went to see the living Christmas Tree last night at Shopping Mall’s oldest church (founded in 1809 although they moved to a new church in 1963). A co worker who sings in the choir gave us tickets. We went last year and both of us really
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Home…..
Which means it is time for a long overdue blog round-up. Got back and back to work here today. A quick trip-and it was cold and miserable at my destination. Plus US Airways decided to jerk me around yet again. An explanation is in order. When I arrived on Monday
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Here is a primer on the “dog whistle” listeners. You too can learn to speak teabag in a just a few lessons!
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Of the internet takes you in some interesting directions. And goes to some un-expected destinations.. A while back I did a post about my classmate Sam Savas. I suggest you go back and read the post again-especially comments 4 and 5. Small world.
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Out the door this morning for a multi-leg trip. Blogging from the road will be dependent on how the work in Hicksville goes……..
Continue readingGlenn Beck-hypocrite.
Jon Stewart explains why Glenn Beck doesn’t seem to understand the words” Conflict of interest”: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c
Continue readingArmy Navy game…….
I made a point to be in to watch the Army Navy game yesterday. It is the only time of year I root for the Naval Academy or have anything nice to say about it for that matter. It is always an impressive sight to see the Brigade of Midshipmen
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I got a new cell phone: Which I have been learning all about tonight. How low have I sunk-when I’m playing with that-instead of playing with something else: Such is life in Shopping Mall USA………..I stimulate the economy, instead of me being stimulated……….
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In Brussels, near the center square in town is a small statue. His claim to fame-he’s pissing! In Japan they had a whole series of commercials for a soft drink, Dakara that featured this little guy: He’s actually called the Manneken Pis-Dutch for little man pissing-he has been there since
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Clik your heels together and repeat three times: “The Surge in Iraq worked!” BAGHDAD — A series of coordinated attacks struck Baghdad Tuesday, including two suicide car bombers and another vehicle that blew up near government sites. At least 121 were killed and hundreds wounded in the worst wave of
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