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The Last Drink For Ninophile?: On The Wagon [Me]
Another little bit of sad news: With the medication I’m starting, no more drinky, drinky. At all. For as long as I’m on the medication. That’s going to take some getting used to. So I closed that chapter out by, … Continue reading
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Very Good Bad News: Cancer Sucks [Me]
That little guy up above in the crib is me with really cool glasses eating a pack of M&Ms, but–newsflash–it’s not a recent photo. It’s from around Easter 1975 when I was in the hospital with Guillian-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune … Continue reading
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Boston, Kennebunkport, Concord: 11 Long Days Of Vacation [Vacations]
So it’s over. We made it back. We survived. But I’m still healing. In summation: 14 people in the rain and cold of Maine. You shoulda been been there. I’ll try to make this short and sweet–mostly because the memories … Continue reading
The Insanity Starts Now [Vacation]
Well we are off on a vacation to Maine. Yes, the same trip Holly and I made last year with my parents. And now, we are doubling the fun/horror–everyone is going. That’s like 15+ people. I’m giddy with excitement. This … Continue reading
Verdict: Whirlyball Still Fun, Uniforms Not So Much [Funny]
This story starts out well enough–Tuesday night was Whirlyball time, which is always great for one night a year. The tournament winner seems pretty random, since none of us are that good at driving bumper cars while throwing whiffle balls … Continue reading
Sometimes Work And Family Isn’t Enough: Artsy Stuff [Me]
It’s been a little quieter than normal around here lately. All of the spring sports have wound down, school is almost over–only three days left, and the summer bustle is still a week away. But I’ve been busy. The last … Continue reading
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Celebration Week: 36 Is A Lot [Birthdays]
Last week was busy what with all the soccer, the FOTC concert, and the track meet. In addition, it had more than it’s fair share of celebrations. As my mother noted, Monday was my 36th birthday, which definitely means I’m … Continue reading
Flight Of The Conchords Come To Dallas [Music]
On Tuesday night, Holly and I went out for a quick dinner and a concert. First, we stopped by the bar at Hotel Belmont in Oak Cliff. It has a great view of downtown Dallas, though we were looking through … Continue reading
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The Hills Don’t Agree With Me [Family]
So I survived the Blairsville adventure, though it was touch-and-go for a while. A lot of the details are hazy, mostly due to the absurdity of it all. The team consisting of my dad, my granddad (who has early-onset Alzheimer’s), … Continue reading
Adventure Time To The Hills [Family]
So some 20+ years ago, my grandparents semi-retired from south Florida to Blairsville, Georgia–a move that baffles me to this day. For some reason, I went along to help with the move. But for the last couple of years, they’ve … Continue reading
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