Monthly Archives: February 2009

…Now, Sunday…

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Another busy week behind us… Beginning last Monday I was not feeling well, and my temperature hovered around 100-101 degrees. My sister-in-law, Stacia, had been taken ill with strep last weekend, and then my brother, Destin, got it this week. … Continue reading →

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…Farewell, Socks the Cat…

Posted on February 21, 2009 by

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Socks, the cat who won international fame during his years in the Clinton White House, was euthanized Friday after months of treatment for cancer. Socks was adopted by Chelsea Clinton when her father was governor of Arkansas. … Continue reading →

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…Welcome to the 20th Century…

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

Last night I told my son that I was officially a part of the Twentieth Century. “But, Dad, this is the Twenty-first Century.” Yes. That is true. But, I finally did a very Twentieth Century thing – I finally got cable … Continue reading →

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…Dad Daze…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

There are some days when I just don’t see myself being old enough to be a father. And other days, I feel as though I am the age of a great-grandparent. Being a father is certainly an experience – and … Continue reading →

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…Five People We Meet in Heaven…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

Hmmm… interesting. I just finished watching the movie, THE FIVE PEOPLE WE MEET IN HEAVEN. I have always believed we each have a place in one another’s lives – affecting one another in ways beyond our awareness, even beyond our … Continue reading →

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…And the weekend is here…

Posted on February 13, 2009 by

The long week is over, and the weekend is upon us. Most of the week was spent in writing on the Wright Brothers’ musical, teaching, helping Jose with homework, prepping students for college auditions, cleaning the kitchen, doing laundry, building … Continue reading →

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The Nephews…

Posted on February 12, 2009 by

This afternoon, I sent a note to my brother, sarcastically reminding him that it has been a while since I have seen photos of my youngest nephew and godson, Fred. There were tons of photos with Parker, his eldest, and … Continue reading →

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Ford Theater Reopens

Posted on February 12, 2009 by

President Obama speaks in front of the box where Lincoln was assassinated. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama stood beneath the flag-draped box where Abraham Lincoln was shot inside Ford’s Theatre, honoring the “hallowed space” on the eve of the 16th president’s … Continue reading →

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HAPPY 200th BIRTHDAY, MR. LINCOLN!

Posted on February 11, 2009 by

Yes! This is an exciting day for me. As a child in elementary school I can remember calculating how many years before it would be Lincoln’s birthday, and how old I would be. Well, the day has arrived… 2009, and I … Continue reading →

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Statehouse party will salute President Lincoln

Posted on February 11, 2009 by

Ohioans’ views of the man changed greatly from his 1st Capitol visit to last Wednesday,  February 11, 2009 3:31 AM By Alan Johnson THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH On his first visit to the Ohio Statehouse, Abraham Lincoln was definitely not a … Continue reading →

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Science vs. God

Posted on February 9, 2009 by

A science professor begins his school year with a lecture to the students, “Let me explain the problem science has with religion.” The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to … Continue reading →

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Counting blessings…

Posted on February 9, 2009 by

Jose’s youth group had an interesting discussion on how “doubt” is often crucial to faith. The youth were asked that upon waking this morning, count your blessings, and to walk through the next few days in a state of gratitude. My friend, Jeff … Continue reading →

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…Weekend of Winter Guard…

Posted on February 9, 2009 by

The long, long weekend is over… If parents work shifts at the Winter Guard International (WGI) or percussion contests, money will be applied towards your child’s marching band account. So, I volunteered for Saturday. Kathy Symes, the parent coordinator, and … Continue reading →

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…And it's finally the weekend…

Posted on February 6, 2009 by

I cannot believe Friday is upon us, yet, I am so thrilled it is here.   Last Friday I had breakfast/lunch with Bill Hetzer, and taught the remainder of the afternoon. After teaching, I went in to watch TWO AND … Continue reading →

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…George Carlin – Ten Commandments…

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

I was watching a PBS Special on George Carlin. The guy was incredible! I had never heard his TEN COMMANDMENTS, and this was brilliant… and so true! GEORGE CARLIN ON THE 10 COMMANDMENTS from “Complaints and Grievances” (HBO special) Here … Continue reading →

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