New Pic: Despite a very calm winter in these parts, really itching for Spring to roll around!

January 25, 2012

Despite a very calm winter in these parts, really itching for Spring to roll around! #outdoors

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Another Day Year Older

October 19, 2011

and deeper in debt. Hmmm, actually, no. Turned 41 this Tuesday without a financial debt in the world… Oh, sure, we’ve still got our monthly bills and all, but everything we own, we own free and clear. I can’t suggest it highly enough to anyone. If you’re struggling with the money thing, Dave has some [...]

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Forgetting The Most Important Rule

March 25, 2011

Every night, when I tuck my little boy in bed, we go over the rules for the next day. Things like ‘raise your hand before you ask a question…‘ Or ‘during recess, sticks belong on the ground…‘ That sort o’ thing. The last rule I give him, the one I rightfully call The Most Important [...]

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RIP Grandpa Jim

March 22, 2011

Earlier this month, my 95-year-old Grandpa Jim drew his last breath, and in the days following the funeral, I planted the task in my mind to come up with a defining memory I had of the grand ol’ man, and I believe it’s finally come to me. While catching a bit of Pulp Fiction, of [...]

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Mortgage Balance: $0

March 1, 2011

Just returned from the post office where I dropped off a bill containing our final mortgage payment, a full week in front of the date stated on our payoff statement. Even spent a few extra bucks, sent it Priority Mail with Signature Confirmation, ’cause I don’t want to see a bill claiming we still owe [...]

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