LW: (who sings that song on the photo site? it's very moving.) That songs a recent one done by Jewel. It's called "Life Uncommon". It's one that my wife's been listening to off and on over the last couple weeks. The really interesting thing is, she didn't have to tweak any timings on the photos
This past weekend (and the 2 weeks leading up to them) was especially difficult for me and my family to deal with. The linked article discusses the Farewell ceremony for the 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment as they deploy to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. With them, goes my middle brother. This past weekend, we had the opportunity to sp
Sighs...hard thing to describe it is. How'd I do, Mason? I'd say you hit it right in the middle of the numbers, LW. I've recently been diagnosed with clinical depression (in addition to finally being able to put a name to what's causing my chronic pain - fibromyalgia). For the last 6 years, I've had a little ray of sunshine in my life in the form of my daughter. No matter how angry, upset, or what I'm concentrating on, her antics (es
The country's come a long way in the last 18 years. When my dad was stationed in Germany the last time, we took a short trip into Krakow, trying to track down any family that we might still have in the area. See, dad's family immigrated from Poland in 1901. My grandfather (youngest of 10 kids) was the first member of the family born in the US. As a major history buff, it was interesting to go, even for a week. I would enjoy living over t
I've read literally every book he's written (from my much abused copy of Magician back in the 3rd grade) to Flight of the Nighthawks. Okay, to be fair, I'm only halfway through Flight of the Nighthawks. My brother's got a copy of Into a Dark Realm, but I have to let him finish reading it before I can get my hands on it. I agree that he's one of the best Fantasy authors around. His books are definitely worth reading multiple times, just to r
What gets me, is the fact that they KNEW, ahead of time, that parents would object. I mean, why else have the kids sign NDA (exclusive target - the parents) or explicitly block parents from attending? A silly thought just struck me about that. Since an NDA is a legally binding contract, is it legal to allow (okay, force) a minor child to sign it w/o their legal guardian/parent present to authorize/sign?
It appears that the Texas Legislature has managed to get its act together about something. The general publics concern about Gov. Perry's executive order to require the Gardasil anti-cervical cancer vaccine has prompted the legislature to pass legislation that blocks the requirement for at least 4 years. And the interesting part? They passed with the necessary majo
Backwards talking I must. Anyways do I. Really drives the wife and kids crazy. Okay, crazier than they already are for willingly associating themselves with me.
Hey Tex, question for ya. My oldest suffered from an ailment about that same age where his legs hurt (both of them). They hurt to the touch, move, etc. He was eventually diagnosed with Heilein-Shorndorf Purpura (HSP), an autoimmune disease that strikes small children. Does Orian have small purple lesions scattered over his legs? From what I understand of HSP, when it strikes, it strikes BOTH legs, not just one, so it doesn't quite sound like what'
I'd read all the books (thanks to my brother's dropping a stack of 'em in my lap) before the show started. It's a very nice series. I'd have to say that the series stays pretty well with the books, so that's nice. I LOVE the inner monologue's that Harry does. And Bob ... Bob's just sarcastic enough that you can't help but love him. TiVo, how I like t
Hay you IDIOT I said I did not support the pork. Prove it. Where are the articles bashing Congress for all of the pork in the appropriations bill that you're lauding? I mean, come on! Almost half of the cost of the bill is PORK! Pure, unadulterated PORK. Where are all the articles holding t
so why redo the entire magazine for an error which doesn't make or break the case? you said it yourself. Not necessarily. It, quite realistically, wouldn't be economically feasible to do an emergency reprint of the entire magazine. That wasn't LW's entire point though. It WAS feasible (and also the ethically responsible thing) to print a retraction/modification in the SAME edition where the magazine was to appear. They knew in plenty of time to have
My kids ... are so different it's not even funny. 3 of the kids will eat salad all day if I'll let 'em. The 4th ... well, if I hold a gun to his head (or threaten to remove dessert - to him it's kinda the same thing ) he'll grudgingly eat it. For most vegetables, they're all like "Bleh, do I have to?" as a general rule. Some of them like some veggies more than others, and
My wife keeps insisting that I look/sound like Joaquin Phoenix. I can kind of understand that resemblance (physically) but vocally? Not even close. Now, if people will stop confusing me for my brother over voice chat or the phone. Sheesh. And I've even been confused for my father, when we worked in the same office, for the same company. It's even worse 'cause we both have t
Blacklisting someone is censorship? News to me. Is it censorship to deny someone access to your living room when all that person does is attack you, belittle you, and thoroughly act like an ignorant boor? Not at all.
Mine? I'm a geek... Not that I hide *that* fact or anything. I enjoy shows like the Dresden Files (Sci Fi), the CSI clones (and the original, too). Law & Order, even if it's been on for a bajillion years still has a spot on the TiVo listing. Now, my wifes? She'll never admit it, but the Surreal life series and the View. And she wonders why I put iTunes on and and bury my head in the headphones when she starts watching the recorded episo
Good luck at the doc's Mason. Know that you'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Now, where did I put my doc's phone number again ... I guess I better get off my ass and see my doctor again.
I'm with Tova. My wife and I have had everything from a double bed to a super king sized bed over the years. We tend to get along better when we sleep in a Queen sized bed or smaller. But then, both of us tend to be cuddle sleepers, so it works out. I've seen families w/ seperate bedrooms, but it's not for me. I get lonely and can't sleep when I'm traveling and a large p
A little late ... Purple, rose, potato. So, I'm 2/3 wacky ... Darn. I've got to work on that. I wanna be 100% nuts. The voices in my head keep encouraging me!
I'm sorry to hear this, John. It breaks my heart thinking of little ones in danger like this, and warms it to see them make it. I can do it. I can turn off emotion and react. I couldn’t pick her up for a couple of days after without bursting in to tears. I'm glad to see that you responded as y
Gideon, Like you, I'm very much against abortion, in general. In specific instances, I can see the necessity, no matter how distasteful (and emotionally/mentally painful). In the case of choosing my wife or an unborn child, I honestly believe that I would make the same choice, for many of the same reasons you give. On the classification issue, I would have to say that I'm pro-choice (not pro-abortion, as most of the vocal pro-choice
As for being afraid of the south I am too. I can't imagine being able to survive an area where the most intolerant and unsophisticated carry deadly weapons and use them regularly. I let my mouth run away with me far too often to do well in that kind of environment. The most intolerant and unsophisticated people (aka idiots) in the American South aren't the rural folks that are poked at in this video. They (the idiots) are the "fine and well educated" fo
Glad to see you all agree with my suggestions. Not feeding the troll does not indicate agreeing with said troll. 'nuff said.
Haven't been here for 9 months... Rounding is nice, ain't it? According to your profile, April 21, 2006 is when you started. So - April - Jan is 9 months. Last time I counted.
As I said if we are to begin attacking countries that do not directly threaten us we become what we are fighting against. As the world's only Super Power, such a policy will bring other countries, including our allies, to distrust our actions. The American People will not support such a policy. Our military can not deal with such a policy. It is one thing to send our milit
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