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The Land of Stinkin’


I’ve already stated my choice for president in this U.S. election: John McCain.  I still doubt that he’ll win, and there are things about him that I question, but I hope he will win.  His chances rose immeasurably, in my view, when he surprised a lot of people by choosing Alaska’s governor, Sarah Palin, as [...]

Time passes by


There are so many balls that I have figuratively dropped these past several weeks, it’s disgusting. I am trying to make up for it or just get over it with not much success.
Here’s to new beginnings, then. My oldest nephew, Nils, married his fiance, Emily, this past Saturday. (Some photos of the [...]

Looking for Alaska


I’m reading a great book that my mother-in-law bought me at Border’s this weekend. It’s entitled Looking for Alaska and is written by Peter Jenkins (of A Walk Across America fame). I’m thoroughly enjoying it, with its stories of adventure, danger, and beauty in a place I’ve always wanted to visit. The bear stories are [...]