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Another USB outlet successfully installed

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Joel

I replaced another power outlet with one that has USB ports in the house today on my day off. This one is on my side of the bed so I can charge my stuff without needing to reach over my … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding our pantry

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Joel

Last month, we began the first steps in organizing our life. My wife got some book about organizing your life / home / cats, and the kitchen was the first step of this journey to eventually reaching the fiery pits … Continue reading →

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The Ipes Last Hurrah at the Pinewood Derby

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Joel

This year was Josh’s last Pinewood Derby race. Last year, I was interested in participating in the Adults race, and Lily was interested in the Siblings race. Unfortunately, nobody had time for all that. Since this was the last chance … Continue reading →

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Dinner out with the Davids & Chackos to celebrate someone’s 75th birthday

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Joel

My father-in-law turned 75 this year, As the Chackos and the Davids (and the Ipes!) were all in town (relatively speaking) simultaneously, we met up for dinner.

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Celebrating Sofia’s birthday

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Joel

A few weeks ago, a number of us went out to celebrate Sofia’s birthday in New Brunswick. Dinner at Steakhouse 85 (it was just okay), comedy show at The Stress Factory (ran into some old friends there), and four of … Continue reading →

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Watch out! We got some newly-minted blue belts

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Joel

Joshua and Lily recently tested to become blue belts, and they passed! I had wanted to make it, but got pulled into some last-minute fire drill at the office. After I got home, we went to Sushi King for a … Continue reading →

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It’s a blizzard!

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Joel

We got about 18 inches of snow during our January blizzard. My snow blower worked well enough, albeit with some minor difficulty. The kids were thrilled. This is them playing with the neighbors.

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It’s good to be the king

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Joel

This year I was one of the three wise men in our church’s Epiphany pageant. Clarence: Hey, what’s up, brother? You a little late for the Christmas pageant. King Jaffe Joffer: I am King Jaffe Joffer, ruler of Zamunda. Clarence: … Continue reading →

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My reflections on the year that was 2015

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Joel

I’m not sure how I would describe this year. It wasn’t a year of turmoil, either career or family. It wasn’t a particularly stressful year, due to making ends meet or family strife. It was probably a year of steady, … Continue reading →

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Happy new year 2016!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Joel

Impromptu new years eve party at Nicole & Brian’s. We had planned for a quiet evening at home, but why not celebrate with friends?

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