Rosh Hashanah began on Monday night. So did the chills. Is it a bad sign if the new year starts off with the entire family (well, all the family members who gathered at Mama’s house) getting ill with a nasty stomach virus? It was not an enjoyable celebration (sorry, family, although I [...]

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Well, it seems I haven’t updated my blog in a long time. But, since I’m sitting here at the airport in Florida waiting to go back home, I figured now would be a great time to write something. I started writing something on the plane here, and I actually wrote it. In [...]

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The newest nephew arrived tonight, a bit early, but healthy and happy! He showed up at 8:50 p.m., weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and is a beautiful little guy. Mommy and baby (and Pops!) are doing great. He’ll be known as NN on the blog from now on, which stands for newest [...]

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Today is my sister Rachel’s birthday. And twice today when I mentioned this, I got this response: “Oh, so it’s your birthday, too!” No, it’s not; I have more than one sister, folks.
So happy birthday, Ray! I thought I’d celebrate your birthday with our song:

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It’s been almost two weeks since I’ve written anything! I’m sure you all (?) have been wondering what’s going on (please say it like The Crazy Guy would), so here’s a recap…cheers and jeers style.
Cheers to a great party! The Pie celebrated her birthday with family and friends, lots of food, and lots [...]

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The Pie is five today! She shares her birthday with America, which is great, because she looks great in red, white, and blue (and any other color, really). I can’t find a clip of Rudy on The Cosby Show saying “yay, five,” but I did find this fun animation from Sesame Street.

OK, maybe [...]

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I’ve been informed that this site needs updating. However, it’s been a busy week (or so). First there was all the preparing for the company. And now they’re here! The Pie, The Crazy Guy, and The Duck are all visiting; they brought their parents with them, too. So I’ve been [...]

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Well, no one commented on my last post. That’s OK; I guess it was really just for me anyway (sort of). Perhaps this will get you guys going. Like everyone else on so many other blogs today, I’d like to remember George Carlin, who passed away last night.
I remember watching [...]

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