Archive for July, 2008

Vacation time »

July is vacation time for me. It’s always been like that. My dad’s lumber mill shut down for two weeks every July so all the employees could celebrate Independence Day, go fishing, travel, and take a break. For us, that often meant driving cross country to visit family. I love this time of year.
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America has it all… »

America’s Got Talent proved once again last night that America really does harbor a bevy of dancers, cowboys, acrobats, sword-swallowers, and singers. Here is how BuddyTV described one of those very special acts:
George the Giant is seven feet and three inches tall. His talent involves stringing a clear straw around an audience volunteer, then [...]

The first day… »

Welcome to July. I love first days. I love beginnings. My favorite parts of a trip are the planning and the journey. Usually, once the destination is gained I am ready to get back on the road again. No wonder my resume reads like an occupational classifications guide–I yearn for the adventure of moving on. [...]