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Benjamin Franklin, Motorcycles, and Ann Arbor Parking
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We’re not playing the Pyramid here, but wouldn’t that be great? Man, I miss good 70’s game shows. Give me the Pyramid and Match Game and I’m happy as can be. Anyway…
Benjamin Franklin
I’ve always liked Mr. Franklin. Some think he’s the only non-president on money… but those people probably think Mr. Hamilton was once a president. Anyway, Benjamin Franklin is perhaps my favorite American in history. I love his quotes and many of his thoughts can guide us still today.
Today’s the following Benjamin Franklin quote comes to mind:
It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.
Which brings us to…
Continue Reading »My information is everywhere…
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I ranted today about YET ANOTHER security breach at the University of Florida (Go Gators). It’s a decent rant:
http://www.voiptechchat.com/tech/245/university-of-florida-security-strikes-out/
I like ranting now and then 🙂
Continue Reading »Forrest's Anniversary
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So today (December 20th) marks the 2nd Anniversary of Forrest’s passing. Last year, I rode the Harley out to Cedar Key, Florida and threw a duck into the ocean.
Continue Reading »Wednesday Schmendsday
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No much to report on a very busy mid-week. We received a big snowfall last night, which found myself prepping Yeni’s car for work this morning. Can’t say I’m enjoying the though of repeating that action for the next several months. It was c-o-l-d, cold. Oh, and snowy. Last time I was near that much snow, Mom made me a cup of cocoa with little marshmallows — of course they were real marshmallows added to the cup… not the pre-mixed yucky ones.
Continue Reading »Note to self
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When you leave Gainesville at 4:30 you hit Atlanta in time for rush hour.
Thanksgiving 2008
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To me, Thanksgiving represents not just a “vacation” day, but rather a day to reflect on the past year — no matter how bad — and be thankful for what life has given to us. Every year I look forward to celebrating two days with my family and friends; selfishly, the first day (my birthday) is all about me. And, as you can guess, the second day I look forward to comes on the fourth Thursday in November.
Continue Reading »Summary: Ann Arbor to Fort Lauderdale
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Yeni and I started early — very early — Saturday morning. After loading the truck and topping off the tank, we hit I-94 somewhere around 4 am. It was BEYOND cold with the truck showing outside temperatures ranging from 10 – 15 degrees. Normally, I make as few stops as humanly possible; combing fuel stops with rest breaks (and yes, “rest breaks” means exactly what it sounds like). I learned quickly, that while traveling with someone else (aka Yeni) brings great joy, it also requires more frequent “rest breaks.”
Continue Reading »Back in the saddle again
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Woke up this morning around 8am, and we visited the Gainesville DD. Two coffees later and we are headed to south florida.
Yeni has never been to the everglades, so we are taking the long way. Oh, in case Mami is reading we are bringing a little something.
Continue Reading »Change of plans
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The plan was (originally) to quickly stop by the house in Gainesville, check on it’s condition, and continue on to South Florida. The new plan is to arrive in Hogtowne around 2 AM and crash for a few hours.
Continue Reading »Goodbye October. Hello November.
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Normally, October is my favorite month. This year, nay nay. My sister summed it up quite simply — “Sounds like you had a super crappy October, so I’m happy that it’s November now.” Well said. Well said.
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