Month: June 2008
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Memorial Day
I grew up with parents who spent memorial day weekend visiting cemeteries, cleaning up around the gravesites, and putting flowers on them. I guess I thought that was what Memorial Day was all about. It actually dates back to the post Civil War era when communities would gather to remember their loved ones lost in…
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Laptop!
Well, after having used a laptop that belonged to the college (university!) for about a year or so I finally decided to take the plunge and buy one. I guess I’m just trying to help out the economy by spending my economic stimulus money. After much looking and compariing I ended up going with a…
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Jack Webb
If you were born after 1980 or so you probably don’t know Jack Webb. Even if you were born before that, but weren’t into TV Cop dramas you might still not know him. You probably do know his most famous quote though… “Just the facts, ma’am”. Jack Webb played Sargent Joe Friday on the TV…