Monthly Archives: February 2008
Olympic Dreams
The Olympic Games represent the best in human endeavor. The spirit of friendly competition, the years of training, the satisfaction of seeing our athletes overcome competitors who live in countries where indoor plumbing is a luxury item. It’s a time … Continue reading
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Shopping Spree
I help my wife with the grocery shopping approximately every eight or nine months. That’s about how long it takes her to forget what happened the last time I helped her. When it comes to the weekly run to the … Continue reading
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Counting Calories
There was a time when I didn’t fear food. I ate with gusto and abandon (and occasionally a knife, fork, and napkin) without worrying about the consequences. That was before I understood calories. Like many of the unpleasant realities of … Continue reading
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The Repairman Cometh
I have it on good authority that the furnace repairman will be at my house sometime between the hours of five a.m. and midnight today. I couldn’t be more thrilled. With the daytime high temps lower than the voting age … Continue reading
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