Archive for the ‘Memories’ Category
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Today I remember Matthew Horning.
Seven years ago this morning, Matthew was beginning his day at work in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. He never made it home.
Two years ago I joined an effort called the 2,996 Project to honor and remember those killed on 9/11. I ...
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
I never want to forget this night. Electric. Intoxicating.
We are living history, folks.
After years and months of believing, it's finally happening. I've got tears in my eyes, a lump in my throat, and a swell of pride in my heart. Now I know what it really means to ...
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Saturday, May 10th, 2008
As I procrastinate packing, I thought I'd post a pic of our new (rental) house in Tennessee. :)
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Monday, October 8th, 2007
I searched YouTube today and made a playlist of classic Sesame Street songs and sketches. This playlist features the Psychedelic Pinball Machine, the Ladybugs Picnic, "There Are Chickens in the Trees," "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon," and many others. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
I had a great birthday today. Although I had to work, it wasn't bad at all. I got some gorgeous flowers from Mike. Then after photography class tonight, I came home to a 55-200mm telephoto lens and a great book on digital photography. We had a delicious dinner at Cafe ...
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
Television's Mr. Wizard dies at 89
His show was my favorite as a kid. I'd watch it every morning while I got ready for school. From Mr. Wizard, I learned about Archmedes' Principle, oscilloscopes, air pressure, and countless other fascinating things. Mr. Wizard encouraged my nerdiness and sparked my curiosity for ...
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Monday, May 21st, 2007
Every time I hear this song, I smile and get sad at the same time...
Sometimes my life can get so hectic
Out of the blue when I least expect it
Somewhere between the hubbub and the drama
I get to thinking bout mama and
I'm caught up in missing Missouri
'Cause I wanna be with ...
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007
It has never been greater to be a FLORIDA GATOR!!!
Mike, Suzy and I went to the O-Dome last night to watch the game on the gigantic screens with 12,000 other screaming, crazy Gator fans. It wasn't as good as being in Atlanta would have been, but wow... ...
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Sunday, January 28th, 2007
My baby brother turned 20 yesterday.
I still remember January 27, 1987 like it was yesterday. I remember the principal coming to get me at my lunch table in the third grade to tell me I had a little brother. I remember seeing him later that day for the first time. ...
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Tuesday, January 9th, 2007
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!
It's great to be a Florida GATOR!
41-14 baby!
First team EVER to hold football and basketball titles at the same time. Woo hooooooo!
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