I told myself a little over two weeks ago that I wouldnt write another entry until I got through last weeks work overload and this weeks trip to sunny, hot, and fire-stricken Southern California. Apparently, something piqued my interest and forced me to write this else Id be tossing and turning in bed or reading a good book while I try to get ( Read more... )

I found this on the internet and thought it was a perfect Letter of Secession in the event it goes McCain instead of Obama...
Dear Red States ( Read more... )

Jessica was surfing the internet and came across this ravishing photo. Isn't she a gorgeous bride? I don't think I could take myself seriously if I was the
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Everything is starting to normalize. My body went through hula-hoops since my arrival on Sunday, at one point I convinced myself it was the next day, then would sleep whenever the opportunity presented itself. Jet lag is rough; I’ve dealt with it before but never to this extent. Eight hours forward four weeks ago, and then back for a week, then ( Read more... )

Tonight’s my last night in Germany. This brings to mind a song by Queensryche, Last Time in Paris, even though I’m in Essen and this won’t be my last time. Didn’t do much today, had a few meetings, then went with one of the team to pick up a few remaining gifts which were for the older children. I purchased Jessica’s gift four days ago; she’s not ( Read more... )

Today concluded two weeks of intensive training here in Essen, Germany. Beginning last Monday, I’ve learned a lot, had many previously understood details clarified, discovered new ways of doing tasks, and made new friends. The culmination of these nine days of training happened tonight, in a bowling alley. We had fun and many laughs; and I did ( Read more... )

As you probably already read, I went to Köln, Germany last Saturday. The day started beautifully. I got ready and downstairs for breakfast by 8, was on my way to the underground station by 8:15, and anxiously awaited my ride. Not more than eleven minutes past when it arrived. I headed to Essen Hauptbahnhof where my high-speed train to Köln would be ( Read more... )

My first week in Germany is ending and I’m no worse for wear. I haven’t drank this much beer since my early twenties; I’m starting to question whether my liver is rotting. We’ve eaten some excellent food (except for Thursday’s lunchtime gnocchi, which was horrible) and had a lot of fun. A culmination of three Americans, one Kenyan, one German, one ( Read more... )

I'd love to write more about this gentleman and his lawsuit but instead I'll leave it up to my readers to enjoy.  You can find the case paperwork here.  Don't worry, it's easy to read with no big words.

Ever taken a bath and wondered if you'd get suck down the drain?  Maybe while taking a shower you wonder if some creature will come up the drain and attack you?  What about those times when your imagination starts playing games with you and makes you question your surroundings.  How about the latest from LIO:


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