Monthly Archives: September 2006

Stay Classy, San Diego [Travel]

Now before you start thinking that all I do is travel to interesting locales and live it up, let me defend myself. I’ll concede that I do get enjoy a few moments when I travel–like my current trip to San … Continue reading

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More Games Are Played [Soccer]

Apparently, much happens at Farmington when I’m traveling. Who knew? While I was in wondrous Hackensack, Layla played her second game with the White Angels. Unfortunately, they lost this one too, but, again, Layla hustled and had fun. Reportedly, the … Continue reading

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Custom Header Picture [Administration]

It’s been more than a month and a half since I declared my desire to customize the site. I’ve made zero progress. In fairness, I have been busy with moving and work. I have changed the theme a few times … Continue reading

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Manhole Spelunking [Funny]

While I was working in Hackensack, Speed had a friend over.  Since our backyard is filled with a garage and a pool, Speed and Preston went across the alley to the empty lot to throw the football.  Speed learned that … Continue reading

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Hackensack, NJ Is No Palm Springs [Travel]

From one vacation spot on Monday to something less than a vacation spot on Wednesday and Thursday. New Jersey’s not awful, but it’s not really a destination. I didn’t take any pictures though the Hackensack High School is pretty unique. … Continue reading

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Palm Springs Is Okay [Travel]

I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately for work–Holly considers each trip a personal vacation. Last Monday, the destination was Palm Springs, California. I’d never been there. I guess the season starts in October because it was pretty deserted. But … Continue reading

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Everyone Plays But Emma [Soccer]

Though Emma played soccer last fall and spring, she was less than enthusiastic about it. She decided against playing this fall. But she has started wearing indoor soccer shoes to school. Why? Not because she’s excited about soccer shoes. Turns … Continue reading

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Physicists Can Be Funny [Funny]

On Monday, USA Today ran a story on String Theory.  It’s not really funny nor did I really read the whole thing with deep interest. It caught my eye because of this: [Argh! (Apparently, I didn’t get enough of Talk … Continue reading

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A Free Cat [Farmington]

Holly and I (mostly Holly) have long had an aversion to having pets. But at Farmington, our neighbors have a cat, Burger, that spends a lot of time on our property. Emma and Layla have absolutely loved having Burger around. … Continue reading

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The New York Yankees [Travel]

So I had to be in NYC from Wednesday night to Friday this week. As I’ve been a Yankees fan since I was a kid and since I’ve never been to [Old] Yankee Stadium, I came in on an earlier … Continue reading

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