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The Sun Is Awake, Even When I’m Not

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

It was one of those deep sleeps that only comes from an equally deep place of exhaustion. And waking up from it was traumatic. You see, with two young daughters, Maddo, who is 3, and Little Sis, 20 months, tearing … Continue reading →

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Peace and Quiet Under Siege

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

At this moment, it is altogether fitting and proper that as I watch a documentary on my iPad about the Vietnam War, and about the siege of Khe Sanh in particular, that I am hunkered down, literally, in my downstairs … Continue reading →

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A Shameless Plug for Machine Wash Warm

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

You may or may not know who Paul Shirley is. Here is what I know about the guy: –He played college basketball for an Iowa State team that, in the 2001 NCAA basketball tournament, became one of the first No. … Continue reading →

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At The Car Wash, Yeah…

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I had to take a personal day off from work last week. And as often is the case with personal days, I hadn’t planned on taking this day off. I only did so because one of “those” usual unforeseen things … Continue reading →

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It’s Fat Albert. Fat. Albert.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Few people’s names really describe exactly who they are. But his name did so to a “T”.  Fat Albert. First name Fat, last name Albert. Fat. Albert. Fat Albert. When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for Saturday mornings … Continue reading →

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