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Category Archives: General Musings
Swine from a father’s point-of-flu
Aaargh! My daughter has spent the whole year studying at the UDLA in Cholula, Mexico. She’s got three weeks to go, and now this swine flu breaks out! My first reaction was that Mexico’s a big country, and she’s not … Continue reading
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Digestive Digest
I’ve been a pretty poor poster recently, and for that I’m sorry. And what I have posted has mostly been about my digestion. For that, I’m sorry as well. It just dawned on my, faithful reader, that I’ve left you … Continue reading
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Maia’s Duluth Central Jazz Band Wins Eau Claire Festival
My daughter Maia plays tenor sax in the Duluth Central Jazz Band. They’ve really come together this year, and for the first time since forever, have one the festival. Here’s their performance from the Saturday evening concert featuring Chris Caine … Continue reading
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Show Couch 2009
Here’s 2 minutes of pure joy. [youtube]JMdFe9s1HP8[/youtube] In some parts of Canada, they’d call this a snow chesterfield.
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On CAT scans and overheard coffee shop revolution chatter
One week into my 45th year, I was privvy to a revolution plot and had my first CAT Scan. Why did I put the scan off so long? I realize these gizzmos have been around for awhile, but this was my first opportunity … Continue reading
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On Birthdays, Busses, Imposters, Healing Touch, and Digestive Health
I celebrated my 45th birthday earlier in the week with a morning trip to my local Digestive Health Center. I was walking the four blocks to the nearest bus stop when it happened again. My friend Kevin, on his way out … Continue reading
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Warm feet at MLK march; enjoy the moment
It’s possible that I’m addicted to MLK marches. Besides the obvious allure of marching for civil rights and marching to honor MLK, I think it’s the cold that’s the attraction. My first march would have been in January of 1994 … Continue reading
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Bucket: Now that’s dedication
He came to the final exam late, bucket in hand. It was square, 3.3 gallon, just like this one only bright yellow. “Nice bucket,” I said. Wise guy. He stuck it under his desk next to his knees, and got … Continue reading
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Finally, an intruder enters our sacred space…
…and it turns out to be Kylie. She was scheduled to be home Dec. 13, but she snuck one past us, changed her flight, and gained entry to the house at 1:00 a.m. this morning. Whitney Buck, her best friend from HS, … Continue reading
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Acid Reflux and Happy Holidays
So I went to the doctor a week before Thanksgiving and he told me I’m suffering from acid reflux symptoms. For months, I’ve been noticing that as the day progresses, even if I eat very moderately, my stomach feels fuller and … Continue reading
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