Category Archives: Venting

my to-do list is ridiculous

If you’ve spent much time with me, perhaps you know that my weekends are managed by my to-do list. Every Saturday morning I rise, and put pen to paper, creating my weekend. Sort of. The Important and the Urgent compete for time … Continue reading

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How are YOU using Twitter?

A while ago I had a twitter-exchange with someone that ended with his observation that perhaps we are using Twitter in different ways. You see, he’d stopped following me, and although I’ve never met him in person, I felt (and … Continue reading

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Pardon me, your slip is showing

Last Wednesday morning, during my weekly group meeting at Einstein Bagels, I interrupted one of my girlfriend’s as she was telling a story. In fact, if ever there was a blurt, I blurted: “You have something between your teeth.” Then … Continue reading

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"Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave…

…when first we practice to deceive.” Sir Walter Scott Once I read something that Neil posted on his blog and was flabbergasted…then realized he writes the best fiction I’ve ever found on the Internet. Bless him, he’s good! Not long … Continue reading

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Deuteronomy – and my kids think I’m tough!?!

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the “recap of the law.” When you hear reference to the laws and prophets, know that “the laws” are pretty well spelled out in Deuteronomy. I recently mentioned the shocking revelation that “sacrificing … Continue reading

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Maybe an "angst" post

Classy? You bet. (Not) This is on the rear window of the car my daughter’s boyfriend bought for my daughter. We suggested goo-gone. In the end (no pun intended) I think she finds the message to her liking.

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The conversation went something like this….

We’ve been giving Daughter #2 rides to/from church Wednesdays and Sundays so that she can babysit (paid position). This generally requires us to take 2 vehicles (the SUV and the “little car” – not my mustang because no way is … Continue reading

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