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Monthly Archives: December 2010
Popped in the Head
Just before New Year’s Eve in 1992 I spent the night a my friend Neil’s house in Kentucky. We planned to enjoy some hunting and target shooting before coming back to Clarksville. What we didn’t plan was the trip to … Continue reading →
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Tagged emergency room, ER, Guns, hospital, Kentucky, Rifle, scars, Shooting sports, stitches
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What If
I hated taking a bath at my grandparents’ (on my mother’s side) house. Hated it. The bathroom was always drafty and uncomfortable and the hot water never lasted. Taking a bath in that tub was a production I dreaded anytime … Continue reading →
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Tagged assumptions, Bath, Bathtub, challenge, cold, life lessons, realationships, Water
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Buying Power
The funny thing about shopping for engagement rings is that you often have to rely on what the person who wants to take your money tells you about the quality of the diamonds (which are really worthless rocks, but you … Continue reading →
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Tagged assumptions, buying power, Diamond, engagement, Engagement ring, Jewelry, life lessons, Loupe, Shopping
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That First Christmas
Before Chrisie and I spent our first Thanksgiving, we had our first Christmas together. We had only dated for about nine months, but I knew beyond doubt she was the one (and had also already bought a ring) so when … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christmas, Christmas Eve, families, family, faux pas, Grandparent, Holidays, in-laws
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Taking a Stand
I was in high school and having a very pleasant evening. My girlfriend and I walked through the mall (yes, I know, lame) and enjoyed one another’s company. Life seemed pretty good. I had a girlfriend who didn’t mind being … Continue reading →
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Tagged bullied, bullies, bullying, Girlfriend, high school, life lessons, Quentin Tarantino, standing firm, standing up, threatening situations
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Too Well Done
The day I graduated it rained. Part of me enjoyed this since our principal announced that it never rained on a Northeast graduation (I have a twisted delight when someone makes a statement about something over which they have no … Continue reading →
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Tagged crushes, dialogues, French Class, high school, life lessons, relationships, skits
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Crushing Nostalgia
I work for the very school system I attended, so I have many opportunities for nostalgia. One week, I the nostalgia almost overwhelmed me. It started as I walked through the cafeteria of Richview Middle School and saw my seventh grade … Continue reading →
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Tagged crushes, first crush, first kiss, kissing, living, marriage, memories, middle school, nostalgia, Seventh grade, skating, skating rink
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Memory Storage
The main problem with getting a new refrigerator is that, well, you have to get a new refrigerator. It’s an appliance I rarely consider and truly only think about when it doesn’t work properly. When it came time to replace … Continue reading →
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Tagged appliances, fridge, large appliances, memories, photos, pictures, refrigerator
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Jim, the Snake, and Me
My dear friend Jim and I have shared many experiences that deepened our friendship. Some were arguments and debates, some moments epiphany, some the simple joy of having a good time, and once (just once) it was killing something together.
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Tagged Bites and Stings, bleach, friendship, memories, Snake, snakes, summer camp, water gun, wild animals
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Acceptance
I recently received one of those phone calls you are never prepared for. It concerned a loved on and one word that drove other thoughts from my mind. I heard the phrase “. . . may have Cancer,” and nearly … Continue reading →
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