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Writing for the Cycle: September 2014
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Writing for the Cycle. Sports takes that touch 'em all. 9-7-14 Twins Blog: Selling Hope. At the end of their penultimate homestand, the Minnesota Twins left the friendly confines of Target Field with a record of 61-82. In the modern American classic, “The Shawshank Redemption”, we hear Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne deliver perhaps the quintessential line of the movie in voice-over form. And really, when you boil baseball down to it's base elements, “hope” is what America's Pastime is all about. Baseball, ...
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With a Grain of Salt: So They Cut It Down To 3:05
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With a Grain of Salt. Tuesday, March 22, 2011. So They Cut It Down To 3:05. I've quit listening to so much talk radio, and I think it's done wonders for my blood pressure. However, it doesn't help me get worked up for blog posts. Many factors limit my intake of stupidity; I hardly watch TV, and I don't read the news. So, what have I been doing? Typically, though, I harvest my entertainment from video games. I work with computers all day. Staring at two screens covered with the arcane language of ...I sto...
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With a Grain of Salt: April 2011
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With a Grain of Salt. Friday, April 22, 2011. Settle For One Day To Believe In You. Not following a particular religion can make holidays feel a little weird. A few of my Facebook friends on Monday posted about celebrating Passover. I checked my status feed this morning (Good Friday), and was greeted by at least 25 posts thanking Jesus for his sacrifice. This country is still predominantly Christian, and it shows in my behavior, as I behave like a minority. Is there an issue of trust? It would be foolish...
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With a Grain of Salt: November 2010
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With a Grain of Salt. Friday, November 12, 2010. Are Part of Being Young. Editing comes naturally to me. An apology to my friend (I call her my friend) for trying to edit her soul from her blog. Until another time,. Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Each and Every Note Another Octave. When I got there, I went to the registered voter line, organized alphabetically. I handed the volunteer my driver's license, so I wouldn't have to spell my last name (which is easily misspelled). Then I mentioned that my wife had ...
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With a Grain of Salt: Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened
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With a Grain of Salt. Friday, February 18, 2011. Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened. I was informed today that my friend Cathy Mckinna died. To the best of our knowledge, she died in her sleep two nights ago; she was found in her bed, and had not been to work in two days. If someone asked me to speak at her memorial (although I'm sure no one will), I'd have this to say. You could probably hear her laughing from a mile off. It was worth it to get Cathy to laugh. Until another time,.
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With a Grain of Salt: June 2010
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With a Grain of Salt. Thursday, June 24, 2010. If I Listened Long Enough. My mind does not accept "magic" as an explanation. I suppose it was sometime in high school that I first realized this. Something in my head wanted more repeatability and consistency in my life. Coincidentally, I started dating at this time, which didn't add to my repeatability or consistency levels. The Doubter) for my saint name.I also chose St. George. All the services I attended, bible study groups I joined, retreats I went on,...
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With a Grain of Salt: May 2010
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With a Grain of Salt. Friday, May 28, 2010. Ain't Missin' Not a Single Thing. The air conditioner is on. I've mentioned I live in Minnesota, and that I like winter. We had a bit of unseasonably warm weather here, and we turned the air conditioner on at home. It's not set real low, just cool enough that you don't sweat when you're inside. Then complain that they are cold. But we don't work outside. I don't think I've ever been happier to have married a rational person. Until another time,. For anything wo...
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With a Grain of Salt: February 2011
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With a Grain of Salt. Friday, February 18, 2011. Don't Cry Because It's Over, Smile Because It Happened. I was informed today that my friend Cathy Mckinna died. To the best of our knowledge, she died in her sleep two nights ago; she was found in her bed, and had not been to work in two days. If someone asked me to speak at her memorial (although I'm sure no one will), I'd have this to say. You could probably hear her laughing from a mile off. It was worth it to get Cathy to laugh. Until another time,.
