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Breaking Radio Silence
and Giving Thanks… I find myself wanting to apologize for being away for so long but that seems so self-important and more than a little vainglorious. Instead, I’ll just say thank you to all of you...
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Thanks(giving) for the Memories
The holiday season has always been an important time, a time to gather, for my family. Hell, any time we had an open week or so, it was an excuse to gather. I remember the years my dad was stationed in...
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Who Shot Fitz?
Survey and Giveaway Ok, I waited. I didn’t want to spoil it for anyone. But, now I have to know what you think. Who shot Fitz? If you don’t understand this question, I feel very sad for you. It means...
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Oh Tannenbaum
For many years, I’ve struggled with the idea of a real Christmas tree vs. a fake Christmas tree. Intellectually, I can see the value of a fake tree…no needles on the floor, one time purchasing cost,...
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In 24 hours
In a 24 hour period that ended about 2 am last night, I finished Christmas shopping set up but didn’t decorate our monster of a Christmas tree baked 3 loaves of Cheddar Garlic bread baked 2 Swedish...
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The Best Gift
On Saturday, my parents came up to join us and watch Gabe’s Tae Kwon Do belt test. After the test, we all gathered back at my house for a bit. When my dad came in, he reached into his pocket and pulled...
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The Cat is on Crack…
a tale from the pre-apocalypse winter season… See this face…this sweet, peaceful face…this face is a LIE. This face lulls you into a false sense of security and then he strikes. This face belongs to a...
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The true story behind the angel on top of the tree…revisited
Today, I’ve resurrected and oldie but a goodie. I intended to write but the day (Sunday) was filled with a trip to the store (let me tell you, stores are scary this close to Christmas and they are even...
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The Ultimate Special Forces Soldier
Yesterday, after we had opened all our presents here at home, the whole family (even Vic…YAY) packed up and headed down to my parents’ house for more gift exchanging and Christmas dinner. Family road...
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So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night
I feel like I need to say something profound and moving and deeply meaningful about leaving 2012 behind but, frankly, I just want to kick it in the ass. 2012 has been a rough year for my family. Health...
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Perfect Moment Monday: Family and Friend
Yeah, yeah, I know it’s not Monday but I seem to be perpetually behind lately so this is appropriate. I’m an Air Force brat. I grew up all over the place. I was born in Taiwan and have lived in New...
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What The Fuck Wednesday: Auto-Erotica
Welcome one, welcome all! Welcome back to What The Fuck Wednesday, the prime location to read about products, items, and events that make your head snap around and your mouth utter the phrase “What the...
View ArticleThe proof is in the pudding
After the video I offered up yesterday, I want to open by promising this post is safe for work. Really…I promise. The only warning I want to give you is that you may laugh so hard that you cry. Can you...
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The Fritter Frak Up
Y’all, tonight I fought the good fight in the kitchen and lost. Well, I won if you consider the deliciousness of the food. But, I lost if you consider me coming out unscathed as the determining factor....
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A Perfect Madness
Late last night, I finished reading a book I wish everyone would read. I was reading A Perfect Madness by Frank H. Marsh. I wish everyone would read it and absorb it and truly understand it. It is...
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My Men Eat Quiche
Just before Christmas, I received all the goodies I won from the contest over at Greg Henry’s blog, Sippity Sup – Serious Fun Food. I won won pie making essential from Wilton (a fabulous non-stick pie...
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STSS – a new feature in the Lair
Y’all, I was inspired today. Well, both inspired and kind of horrified. I was looking at pictures on Cake Wrecks with Joey and they were featuring these awesome octopus and squid cakes. I know it...
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What We Have Is A Failure To Communicate
I seem to remember having a conversation before New Year’s Eve. I seem to remember telling the Powers That Be that I was done with my family filling the whipping boy role. I told them I was done with...
View ArticleDragon Cave Closed
To all of Kristin’s friends, this is DH. We are currently out of service, due to a nationwide outage with ATT U Verse. Due to this outage, we do not have internet access (ohhhh, the humanity of it...
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An Execution Fail
Today, we had the least fun type of winter storm around. We had a few snowflakes, a bunch of freezing rain, and a lot of sleet. It was just enough to make everything slick and dangerous and not enough...
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