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Note: This was a post I wrote and posted for July 4th, during the Bush administration. Since then we have voted in a new administration, which has more or less been the change we were promised. Still, I think it’s important to remember where we came from and what we’ve allowed our government to do, [...]

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis When my wife and I got married a number of years ago, we made a big mistake by racking up a bunch of credit card debt. It’s quite sad to realize you’re still paying off a dinner [...]

Didn’t Monty Python do a skit like this? The Supreme Court has ruled that in order to invoke your right to remain silent during an arrest and interrogation, you have to SAY that you are invoking your right to remain silent. Otherwise, remaining silent without SAYING you are remaining silent might not be good enough. [...]

Earlier today, the body of bassist Paul Gray (a.k.a.: #2, “The Pig”) was found in his Iowa hotel room. Gray is best known as the bassist for the Grammy Award winning band Slipknot. A cause of death is not being announced until after authorities perform an autopsy. Slipknot is a “love ‘em or hate ‘em” [...]

Last night, at 10:06pm, my sister (blog | @myfourboys2009) gave birth to our newest nephew, Owen. He’s a small little guy; 5 pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long. If his bigger brother, Brandon, is any indication, tiny at birth in no way means tiny in heart, energy or pure kick-ass-itude. Owen’s arrival comes damn [...]

Today, the Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Government has the authority to keep sex offenders in prison, even when they have served their time: The Supreme Court ruled Monday the federal government has the power to indefinitely keep some sex offenders behind bars after they have served their sentences, if officials determine those inmates [...]

Last night we were sitting around eating a nice gourmet Mother’s Day dinner of take-n-bake pizza, when I hiccuped and wound up choking on a bite of cheesy pizza. This was a really bad time to find out that in a house full of people, not one of them was able to react quickly and [...]

This is what happens when you ask your husband to remember to “update” the Netflix queue. I’m sure Keli will be pleased that I’ve subjected her to Sci-Fi for long enough that she actually enjoys it, let alone starting a new series but this time, it’s anime.

Thing 1, our nine-year-old daughter, loves to read. She’s read nearly all of her books one time through and some of those she’s read a second or even a third time. Her school also wants the kids to get in 25 minutes of reading each day. We’re also trying to teach our kids about basic [...]

“I’ll Be” By Edwin McCain The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful Stop me and steal my breath. And emeralds from mountains thrust toward the sky Never revealing their depth. Tell me that we belong together, Dress it up with the trappings of love. I’ll be captivated, I’ll hang from your lips, Instead [...]