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General Motors
Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. For a hundred years there was a General Motors plant here in town. I never went there. This week the city has the 100 millionth automobile GM produced on display in celebration of the legacy of the corporation’s impact…
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Five Fun Activities
List five things you do for fun. I enjoy (in no particular order): Quality adult time Making art Video games Online discussions Eating delivery
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The Trip
On Saturday morning I left for Indiana with my son to spend time with my granddaughter on her birthday. It was a two and a half hour car ride. About an hour into it I complained to him that my right leg was getting sore and stiff from sitting so long. He asked about my…
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What The Cat Knows
If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? Our cat and I get along pretty well. She is very affectionate but can be aggressive and needy at inappropriate times. I don’t want her swatting and nipping when I am carrying hot coffee. But if I could make my pet understand…
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Mark
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. I was named after a Gospel writer. The name Mark is also related to the Roman god Mars. It was probably Anglicized when the King James Bible was translated. It means or at least meant “Mighty Warrior.” It also has connotations with racing “On your…
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Artist
What’s your dream job? It should come as no surprise to anyone who has read much of my blog at all that I want a profitable art career.
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Party Time
I’ll be on the road today and tomorrow for a birthday party. You will have to be awesome without me.
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Leading the Way
What makes a good leader? I find that the best leaders are the ones that do it by example. When someone tells me to do something they have no ability or intention to do themselves I don’t feel led. When a leader is doing what needs to be done and expects me to put forth…
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No More Crosses
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Of all the inventions humans have even made I think I would most like to “uninvent” crucifixion. More generally I’d like to get rid of cruel and unusual punishment, but I’d start with crosses. The world would be a remarkably better place if people were never…
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Guarding Lit Candles
I locked myself in my wife’s room so she could go downstairs and use the printer. All of her candles are lit and it’s the only way I could think of to keep our youngest son from blowing them all out. Autism Guarding lit candles is my life now.
Latter Day Sinner 