Monthly Archives: June 2012
Happy Fathers Day!
Not that I usually post on Sundays, but you won’t see me today, either, other than to wish all the fathers out there a great day today. Being a father is far from easy, and society isn’t helping one bit. … Continue reading
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Calling Dr. Who fans…
I’ve been hearing about Dr. Who for some time now, though I’ve never actually seen it. I know, I know…that’s enough for some of you to reconsider claiming you know me. But I won’t always be this lost and degenerate. … Continue reading
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Self-publishing success?
Like most authors who struggle to get published, or are at least getting ready to struggle to get published, I’ve been looking at self-publishing and eBooks as a potential option. I’ve listened to the Writing Excuses podcasts on e-publishing, where … Continue reading
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Curse of the lawnmower
I think my lawnmower is angry with me. For various reasons I haven’t mowed the lawn in well over two weeks, and it’s getting shaggy in places. I went out to mow at least the front lawn tonight so at … Continue reading
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The end of the season
As of last night my career as a coach is over. For now at least. My youngest son’s team had their last game, collected their trophies (everyone gets one), and said their goodbyes. I have mixed feelings. The season went … Continue reading
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Kids and confidence
A little confidence can go a long way with children. My kids are no exception, of course. But my middle child manages to surprise me sometimes. He’s the kid with a gift for the mechanical. His brain is geared to … Continue reading
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Web Wanderings: Moving to the Falklands
Lately I’ve been doing some research on the Falkland Islands (long story I’ll perhaps tell sometime). In the process I’ve been stumbling across some interesting websites. One of those is FalklandWool.net. On the site the wife tells the story of … Continue reading
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Ray Bradbury – 1920-2012
There is a scene in the Disney film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes” that burrowed deep into my psyche when I first watched it as a teen. Mr. Dark, a carnival operator who feeds on human … Continue reading
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Power to the people
The power went out at work yesterday. Well, partly out. They have a generator that runs some of the circuits, so many of us could still use our computers. I also sit near a window, so I had light enough … Continue reading
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Coaches can learn, too
If there is one thing I hate, it’s sitting in traffic. If there’s one thing I hate worse, it’s sitting in traffic knowing I’m supposed to be somewhere already. That’s where I was tonight at 5:30 pm. My baseball team … Continue reading
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