Month: October 2012

  • I can’t wait for this election season to be over. Everyone on Facebook and Twitter seem to think I care what their political opinions are. I am a grown man in my middle-years, you ain’t changing my mind. I never want a James Bond type missile launcher in my vehicle more than when someone pulls…

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  • The Scars of Youth

    My middle school through high school years were fairly typical, I guess. There was a clearly defined social structure that developed about the time we were hitting 6th grade. School was a minefield. One miscue, a bad hair day, an embarrassing incident or any little perceived imperfection could, and often would, get you labeled and relegated to whatever…

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  • You too can be a MacGyver. You may not be able to build a cold-fusion device using chewed gum and a paperclip, but these 99 photos actually show some cool and helpful tips, tricks and solutions using everyday items. For example: Check Out The Entire List (link) I am going to have to try some…

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  • Ok, what is the most embarrassed you’ve been by your child in public? Deb and my oldest were in Wal Mart when he was about 4. Had to point out that the lady next to them had a mustache. Loudly. Repeatedly. “MOMMA, that woman has a mustache! Look momma!! Ladies are not supposed to have…

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