In awe of great writing…
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Some days, I dream of being a writer.
I’ve always loved writing. High School, even college, writing assignments were the ones I loved. Not sure why. Not sure it matters. Bottom line: I like writing.
I don’t love reading.
Continue Reading »Throwing Away My Vote
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I registered to vote back in 19-whatever and my party affiliation has not changed: NPA (no party affiliation). In Florida, this means I cannot vote in most primary elections — so be it. In the 2008 Primaries, I wasn’t able to vote for the either the Republican or Democratic candidate I liked. Neither of the candidates went on to the 2008 ticket and well, I guess that’s a story for another day.
Of course, we’re assuming there were only two choices.
Continue Reading »Congratulations Richard Armstrong!
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We had the very awesome pleasure of creating a fun retirement cake for our good friend Richard Armstrong.
][1]Have you watched this??
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More importantly, how many people did you share this with?
Continue Reading »Tebow Libre
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Just watched Nacho Libre again — I don’t know why I love this movie — but couldn’t help but notice the Tebow in the ring after his defeating of Ramses. Apparently, I’m not the first to notice it. =)
Continue Reading »Benjamin Franklin Farting Essay
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GENTLEMEN,
I have perused your late mathematical Prize Question, proposed in lieu of one in Natural Philosophy, for the ensuing year, viz. “Une figure quelconque donnee, on demande d’y inscrire le plus grand nombre de fois possible une autre figure plus-petite quelconque, qui est aussi donnee”.
Continue Reading »Thou Shalt Remember Sun Block
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Took the bike out to St. Augustine with Yeni and Richard Armstrong yesterday. Started out as a late afternoon ride (left Gainesville at 1pm) after Yeni and I had finished some work at the bakery.
Continue Reading »Niagara Falls Tight Rope Thoughts
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So, first let me say that I couldn’t do it. I’m sure I would have fallen within the first 20 feet. That being said… Something about having a tether on makes the tight rope crossing of Niagara Falls less impressive for me.
Here’s the real kicker — he was forced to wear the safety tether.
There’s something about accomplishing something at the risk of death that makes it, well “death defying.” Conversely, accomplishing a dangerous feat while knowing that you will not die… is not death defying.
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][1]Stormtrooper, Esposa, Bear
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