Monthly Archives: August 2009
Speed Really Is A Freshman [Football]
School is just a week old, and Speed’s already played his first high school football game. He’s on the 9th grade blue team and started at free safety Thursday night against Red Oak. They won 21-0, so that’s pretty good. … Continue reading
Originalism, Dudeness, Hamiltons’ Writings And Bobbleheads: Books And Memorabilia [Books]
Disclaimer: At least two of these books are probably not your cup of tea, but I read them and this is my blog, so here we go. As we already know, I’m a constitutional law nerd and lean towards the … Continue reading
First Day Header And Possible Humiliation [Administration]
So I took this the other day on the first morning of school–as classmates were potentially driving by. I think everyone’s dignity remains in tact. Anyway, seems like a good time for a new header.
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Farewell To Summer; School Begins: Senility Looming [School]
Summer is officially over for the kids. Today is the first day day of school for them all. They were all promoted a grade, which is nice. Madysen, now a junior, is so excited that Speed, freshman, will be roaming … Continue reading
Beat The Heat: Soccer Is Back [Madysen]
After a somewhat quiet soccer summer after changing club teams again, Madysen was back to it last weekend with her new team, playing in the Beat the Heat tournament in Oklahoma City. They finished the weekend with 2 wins and … Continue reading
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Summer Recap: Activities Abound [Kids]
Looking back over the last three months’ worth of post, this probably looks to have been a pretty tame summer. Lots of reading and movies for me, a couple haircuts, drivers ed for Speed, gymnastics camp for Emma, Madysen and … Continue reading
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Stand-Up, Cape Magic, And A Young Life Of Crime [Books]
I have long-loved many of Steve Martin’s movies and Saturday Night Live appearances, but I’ve only seen bits and pieces of his standup act–all of which was hilarious. His partial autobiography, Born Standing Up: A Comic’s Life, pieces together how … Continue reading
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Ireland, Old Age, And The Brains Behind Vietnam [Books]
July was big book month for me, as I try to finish off the various books that have been sitting in my “to read” pile for over 18 months. To wit, Leon Uris’ Trinity, a novel about Ireland focusing on … Continue reading
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