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Category Archives: Etc.
Twelve…
Twelve is like a symbolic number. Jesus had twelve disciples, there are twelve months in a year, twelve eggs in a dozen, twelve inches in a foot, and twelve days of Christmas just to name a few things that make twelve … Continue reading
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Not a Mediocre Dog
A few years back I lectured a group of Mach III – 12 Day students about the importance of not settling for sloppy bunks during bay inspection. I told them if they would accept average bed making they would continue … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviation Challenge, Camp, Cha-La-Kee, Dog, Family, Jack Russell, Pets
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Focus
I have had the opportunity to meet some pretty incredible people in my life. I’ve meet Senate Majority Leaders, Grammy winners, Astronauts, Gold Medal Olympians, National Teachers of the Year and more… To achieve at the highest level, you must have … Continue reading
Home for the Big Games
Last year I was not in Starkville, Mississippi for the Egg Bowl and wasn’t watching the Iron Bowl on my couch in Huntsville, Alabama. I was in Baku, Azerbaijan with a nasty sinus infection. In recent years, I have lived … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Aubun, Egg Bowl, Football, Hail State, Iron Bowl, Mississippi State Bulldogs
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February 4, 2012
“As much as I love Peyton Manning… I don’t want him to play next year if he is not a Colt!” That was my Facebook status during the week leading up to Eli Manning’s second Super Bowl win in Peyton’s … Continue reading
Things to Consider Before Blogging
Everyone wants to vent at times. However, if you are going to tell stories about where you work in a public forum like Facebook, Twitter or your own personal blog one should consider a few simple things. Be clever and … Continue reading
The First Park
On March 1, 1872 the U.S. Congress established the first national park. The president at that time was U.S. Grant. The three states that contained the park, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming were not even admitted in to the Union yet. … Continue reading
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Don’t Touch the Butte
Wednesday was another mighty day of snowmobiling. The great thing about today having gotten six inches of snow overnight. Therefore trail-conditions were much more suitable for riding. We started off early, however red headed nature took over at one point … Continue reading
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MacBlog
Ok, I have been away for quiet a long time! I got a new computer today… A Mac! Yes, I have been converted to the Apple Nation! I am excited to get back to writing on a regular basis! I … Continue reading
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Draft Cap
Friday night I visited the Kyle’s in Madison. It was a Friday night “happy hour” that lasted until 10pm. Snapper and all of Snapper’s family and friends were there for good food, Mojitos and a few twist-off beers. The night … Continue reading
Wow, Thirty
I crawled out of bed this morning, open the door to let Boo out, turned to start my day, and thought, “Wow, thirty!” I am old enough to have a brother who would be thirty today. What would he be … Continue reading
Oh Brother Where Art Thou?
Where is Walter Oliver? Why isn’t he on Facebook? The answer to both of these question is he hijacks his wife’s Facebook identity! I have created a coalition to help bring Walt to the current decade. With the People for … Continue reading