Category Archives: Life

Friday Open Comments

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Tedtam

With all of the reports of bombings, shootings, and general mayhem, I began to wish we had some real detectives on the case. You know, like these famous TV detectives: Columbo – the iconic “Oh, just one more thing” was … Continue reading →

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Thursday Memories Open Comments

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Tedtam

Lovely Daughter and Aggie Beau recently asked us for some pictures to fill some frames. I hate those kinds of requests, as I am not the most photogenic face in the world, and I have a hard time finding pictures … Continue reading →

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Friday “Movin’ On Up!” Open Comments

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tedtam

Want to know how to move out of poverty? Or just move up the socioeconomic ladder? Here are the basic lessons: Authors who advocate government action in order to address income inequality and upward mobility are fond of their statistics. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Hamous

Big45Iron’s father – Circa early 1944, prior to Saipan. Not wearing his purple heart ribbon. Already has 3 battle stars: Pearl Harbor, Midway, Tulagi/Guadalcanal, and Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with device for 2nd award: My maternal grandfather circa 1942. And … Continue reading →

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Weekend Lovely Wedding Open Comments

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Tedtam

Okay, you guys asked for pictures – you got ‘em. The pre-wedding collage includes our preparations at The Veranda, which we were actually allowed access the day before the wedding, to the preparations just before the wedding.  At the top … Continue reading →

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Thursday Mirkwood Open Comments

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Tedtam

Looking at my dirt pile every day, I get a little frustrated at the seeming lack of progress I’m making at removing it. Last week, at Lovely Daughter’s wedding shower, I was showing Mirkwood to an old college friend and … Continue reading →

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Monsters Among Us

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Hamous

Presented without comment because, honestly, I don’t know what to say: Abstract Abortion is largely accepted even for reasons that do not have anything to do with the fetus’ health. By showing that (1) both fetuses and newborns do not … Continue reading →

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Monday Bridal Shower Open Comments

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Tedtam

Well, I’ve returned from my journey to Vernon.. Future son-in-law hails from this town, and we spent a lot of time with him and his family. Aggie Beau and Lovely took us on a tour of the town. AB showed … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Codependent Open Comments

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Tedtam

I just recently finished the book Living Successfully with Screwed-Up People. I am about to begin my second read. It basically teaches mental health – how not to allow yourself to be sucked emotionally into other people’s behavior. Some people … Continue reading →

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Weekend Rewards Open Comments

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Tedtam

I finally reached one of my personal goals. I promised to reward myself, so I’m planning on arranging for a massage at a local massage school. I remember writing a commendation letter for a guy who worked with the city … Continue reading →

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