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A sad week

We were at church Friday night when we got the word that two ambulances had pulled up to the doors by the gymnasium. Rob, Ron and I strolled casually through the hallways, chatting about work and Ron’s cholesterol count, while our wives rushed ahead. I wasn’t concerned. After all, injuries at a […]

Sins are little things.

“The safest road to Hell is the gradual one — the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.”
- The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis
It’s always those little habits that lead to sin. It’s the little luxuries that I allow myself…that rated R movie, that extra hour of video games that should […]

It’s not wise to upset a Wookie.

( News )

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — A man dressed as Chewbacca was arrested after police said the street performer head-butted a tour guide operator in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.Frederick Evan Young, 44, of Los Angeles, California, was booked Thursday for investigation of misdemeanor battery, police Lt. Paul Vernon said.Police said the 6-foot-4 street […]

Fill yer boots, man!

Need a good laugh?  Meet Becky Barry, the adorable little Irish girl that makes prank phone calls.  Becky is featured on a radio show in Dublin.  You can hear Becky here and some more here.

A Pocket Guide to Global Warming

I’m no scientist but I’m a fairly logically-minded person. I try to stay fairly objective on any issue and even try to keep an open mind after I’ve reached a conclusion.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to play out the entire debate in today’s post. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of sites and […]

Ohio Winter Weather Driving Guide

When winter weather blankets Ohio, it’s important to know the proper driving etiquette. These helpful tips will help you get where you’re going quickly and with the least amount of effort:
Leave your headlights off – Although visibility conditions may be hampered, turning on your headlights during the day is not only unnecessary, it is […]

Digging my way to work

As I backed out of my driveway on to the alley this morning, I envisioned my hot pepper red Ford Focus blasting its way through the 18 inches of snow like a torpedo. Fluffy clouds were shooting in all directions as my vehicle rocketed itself in slow motion like in a Super Bowl commercial.
Unfortunately that […]

Removing Norton Antivirus

I discovered today that it’s easier to get rid of telephone survey-takers during election season than it is to remove Norton Antivirus. I am aware that most programs leave certain keys in the registry when you remove them. However, Norton entrenches itself deep within your computer’s hard drive.
Here are the steps I […]

Typing in bed

I finally got my wireless network hooked up. Right now I’m typing comfortably on a laptop under our new warm flannel sheets. Unfortunately I had to use the slower laptop because the faster one didn’t want to connect. I don’t get it. I did the same procedure to both, except this […]

Root Canal Survival Kit

Yes, I had a root canal done today. It was my first and hopefully my last.
For those of you not familiar with a root canal, as I was not until early Wednesday morning, let me explain. First of all, you must understand that here are all kinds of things living in your […]