Author Archives: Joel

Behold the magic of DIY

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Joel

The creativity of some people is amazing.  What motivates someone to create a life-size Tumbler from the new Batman movies?  Or a seven-foot tall PC case in the form of Optimus Prime?  Are these people amazing, nuts, or just amazingly … Continue reading →

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My Next Thirty Years

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Joel

Tim McGraw “My Next Thirty Years” I think I’ll take a moment, celebrate my age The ending of an era and the turning of a page Now its time to focus in on where I go from here Lord have … Continue reading →

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Study Finds Young People Remain Apathetic About Office Politics

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Joel

Ain’t it the truth?  🙂 Study Finds Young People Remain Apathetic About Office Politics

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Deja Vu

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Joel

We finally got around to watching Deja Vu starring Denzel Washington this week.  It’s a crime drama that turns out later to be a sci-fi movie.  Reminds me of Frequency in a way — how they trick the audience into … Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight (2008)

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Joel

Nums and I finally got to watch The Dark Knight. I thought it was a very good movie, an excellent superhero movie, and good acting from a cast of actors and actresses. It also helped that it was very well … Continue reading →

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The big day – Lily’s baptism

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Joel

We celebrated Lily’s baptism today.  We each ran a few errands, then we a few folks over at the house in the afternoon while we were getting dressed.  At 5:30pm, we headed over to the church for the service.  Following … Continue reading →

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Hangin’ with the Jacobs

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Joel

Last night, the Jacobs (Paul & Biji) arrived from Michigan. We “officially” inaugurated the stove Friday night (unofficially with pasta & meat sauce Thurs night) with t-bone steaks, mashed potatoes, and a vegetable medley. The gas range worked out great. … Continue reading →

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Flame on!

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Joel

Today, the plumbers came to hook up the stove to the gas line in the kitchen.  When I spoke to them yesterday,  they only had an older gentlemen available to come at 1pm who wasn’t very “spry” to move appliances … Continue reading →

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I can’t believe I signed up with Facebook

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Joel

Yes, it’s true.  I actually started using Facebook this past month, but I want to explain that I am not using all that crap in Facebook.  I’m not poking, nudging, or writing things on people’s walls.  Well, I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Punta Cana, here we come!

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Joel

To celebrate our five year wedding anniversary this year, we’ve been looking for the right time and place to relax.  Somewhere tropical, warm, nice beach near by, no rabbits.  We also wanted to go somewhere we’ve never been.  We decided … Continue reading →

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