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On this day …
As a child I was at once scared of this man and in awe of him. In both cases my perceptions of him were valid as he could be abusive in one second and awe inspiring the next. Mostly I … Continue reading
My examined life (redux)
We jumped in the truck and headed to the pawn shop. My older brother was driving. Some months earlier I had pawned a stereo system and the term on the pawn was due. Rather than let the stereo go I … Continue reading
Joyful Exuberance of Youth (Diminishing)
For most of my adulthood I have enjoyed an ongoing sense of joyful exuberance. Perhaps it has been my passion for learning new things that has kept me ever youth-like in my demeanor. Bottom line … on a timeline from … Continue reading
Should have pulled the trigger
Hunting Cindy’s stand on the pipeline … I had a mature buck and doe at 230 yards and expected them to feed towards me. They did not and I had 30 minutes to shoot. Should have I reckon. The buck … Continue reading
The 2012 deer season is under way!
Last weekend marked the opening of deer season for folks hunting MLD managed land and bow hunters. The only animal taken on our place was an exotic. My brother’s boy shot a nice fallow buck. This exotic deer must have … Continue reading
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My wife just doesn’t get it …
I am concerned that she doesn’t quite get how much I love her and this misunderstanding manifests itself in often subtle ways and not so often in obvious ways. Nailing down exactly what it is she doesn’t get boils down … Continue reading
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One week from today …
I’ll be in the field bustin’ my limits of dove. Breast, jalapeno, cream cheese, bacon wrapped … hm, hm good! Does life get any better?
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Finally got to cry today
Driving home today I listened to “The Five” on the XM FOX channel and was able to let my emotions catch up and I cried. God please bring comfort to families and friends of the 9-11 victims. Lee Posted from … Continue reading
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Red wasp packs a wallop!
I was reminded of something this weekend … nonchalance and red wasps do not produce desirable results. In preparation of the upcoming whitetail hunting season a close friend and I undertook the annual stand cleaning and maintenance routine at our … Continue reading
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What the SMS?
I have been in software QA for 15 years and I am really surprised at the popularity of text messaging. I find email much more efficient and safer than texting. I like firm control over who is included in a … Continue reading
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