Dean Martin's Let it Snow
A little charm to stir up some holiday feelings.
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This is the default category used as the catch-all. If couldn’t think of any other classification for the post, I will classify it as “general.”
Thoughts on 9-11 Anniversary in 2008
I know I’m late with this. I knew plenty would be written and said on 9/11, so I’ve waited a couple of days to offer my thoughts. Much was lost on 9/11, and much has been lost in the seven years since.
Read moreBreaking Butch on Drainage Problems
I was doing laundry this week, and found that the washer didn’t seem to be spinning the clothes after the wash cycle, and left water in the tank. So I fixed the washing machine. I also had a problem with drainage on the back deck, and I fixed that over several evenings last week, and have the photos detailing that extensive DIY project.
Read moreAshes Piling Up at Funeral Homes
I’ve occasionally talked about my previous career working in the funeral service. Given that, any article about funeral homes tends to catch my eye, as did this AP report about unclaimed cremation ashes at funeral homes.
Read moreWas Fay a Fizzle?
Tropical Storm Fay never quite made it to hurricane strength, but she has definitely dumped a lot of water on some parts of the state, and has caused some power outages and some severe flooding. She certainly gave forecasters a fit.
Read moreFay On The Way – 1
Tropical Storm Fay has crossed over Cuba, and is making the turn more toward the north, and heading toward Florida (most likely). I thought I’d give you an update on the storm and my preparations so far.
Read moreMonster's Ball – A Movie Review
Hank, an embittered prison guard, lives with his aging racist father, Buck, and his own twentysomething son, Sonny. Hank and Sonny work for the local prison where they are preparing the electric chair for a black inmate. After the man is executed, Hank falls in love with Leticia, the inmate’s widow. This emotionally-charged affair forces Hank to re-evaluate how deeply prison work and his father’s infectious hatred have affected his soul.
Read moreWeekly Weirdness for July 4th, 2008
All the weird stuff from the weekend ending on Friday, July 4th, 2008.
Read more2008 Hurricane Season Predictions
According to an article on the Scientific American website, Colorado State University and the National Weather Service are in pretty close agreement on their predictions for this year’s hurricane season. The season starts this Sunday and ends on November 30. They are calling for a very active season again this year.
Read moreNews for The Week Ending May 9, 2008
A brief roundup of some interesting stories from the past week.
Read moreBeen Away and Busy
Things have been very busy with work, and they will continue that way for a while. I wanted to go home and seem Mom this weekend, but I can’t take the days off for the trip right now. There are several major projects all due next week.
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