Monthly Archives: December 2011

Words With Friends

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Now’s the time for wordsmiths and thought leaders to pick the word of the year. The choice is typically packaged with an analysis of the cultural/political/social zeitgeist and the word’s context therein. I’m no grammarian nor am I a cultural … Continue reading →

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In The Beginning…

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

Forty three years ago today, on December 24, 1968, I was a little more than 10 months old. On that day, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders became the first human beings to orbit the Moon. … Continue reading →

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The Only Five Of The Year

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

I love annual end of the year “Best Of…” lists.  You know what I’m talking about. Those rundowns of, usually, one person’s subjective view of what were the best movies, TV shows, books, etc. released in the previous 12 months. … Continue reading →

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Lord, Give Me Strength

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

I did something Sunday with an eye on building the foundation for my children’s religious quest. You can take it on faith that it’s something I won’t soon attempt again. I took my three kids to church by myself. I … Continue reading →

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Greasing The Palms, So To Speak

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

My daughter, Maddo, was so excited. She knew what was coming next. “I did it, Daddy!” “You sure did, honey! Way to go!” “I went pee-pee!” “Yes. Yes you did!” Prior to having kids, I never, ever thought I would … Continue reading →

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