No matter where you stand politically or ideologically, this man gives us something to think about. How is our comfort and consumerism impacting our country? This video makes a strong case that we, the United States of America, are in a place in which we have never before been. We are debt up to our [...]
Entries from July 29th, 2009
Seinfeld Teaches History, Sort of . . .
July 28th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
As a teacher this clip featuring Jerry Seinfeld resonates with me and is so true! Check it out and let me know if you can identify with this as teacher or student. Sidebar: I only have 12 days until I have to report back for duty, say it ain’t so Joe!
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“Snail Hunting”
July 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Family
Sometimes being a dad requires a multitude of skills, abilities and modalities. Tonight those skills needed to include”snail hunting” to be a complete dad. Tori, my three-year old told me tonight was perfect for finding or hunting snails. Indeed it has been raining for a few days in our dry climate of West Texas and [...]
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Public Enemies Review
July 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Movies
Yesterday my wife and I saw the movie, Public Enemies, starrring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale. I was eager to see a movie about John Dillinger the 1930′s Public Enemy number one. I loved Christian Bale in the Batman movie and have come to appreciate Johnny Depp, but . . . I was dissapointed with [...]
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Movie Day
July 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Movies
PUBLIC ENEMIES We are heading out to see the new Johnny Depp movie, Public Enemies. The trailer looks good, will give you the critique when we return. Today is the perfect day for a movie during the summer. It is raining, overcast and dreary, so instead of golf we are heading indoors.
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Google Voice is Here!
July 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Technology
If you are a techie you probably already are plugged into the new Google Voice, but if not why not? This is an incredible tool that allows you to combine multiple phones into one easy number, record calls, transcribe voice mail and so much more! It is an incredible tool. Try it out by clicking [...]
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Watson’s Effort Took Me Back
July 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Family, Golf
If you are a golfer and are older than 40 you just had to love the British Open golf tournament at Turnberry. Seeing Tom Watson in the hunt on Sunday reminded me of watching golf with my dad who died four years ago. It was a marvelous time machine that had me on the couch [...]
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I’ve Learned . . .
July 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I thought this was cool . . . sent to me by my Uncle Stu.
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Vacations are Great!
July 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Family
Just got back from vacation in Phoenix with family last weekend. We had such a great time, we were busy, but not too busy. We got to see everyone and everyone got to see us, it was wonderful! We really enjoyed ourselves. The weather was so hot, but we didn’t seem to mind too much, [...]
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