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Libya, Freedom, Democracy, yea!!!
Now that Gaddafy Duck is on the run for his life, the rebels (sorry, freedom fighters) are in control, and NATO is considering them their new BFF’s. The new boys in charge are making the kind of statements that bring … Continue reading
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CORN FEST
Corn Fest 2011 What a great meal!!! Dinner prepared by Chef Keith of Che’ Straka , Gurnee. Everything was Corn themed, Corn Chowder (sweet and yummy) followed by corn griddle cakes topped with “Crem” (I’m not sure of spelling, but … Continue reading
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Sailing adventure redux
Looking forward to a high seas adventure tomorrow with Captain Kitty A.K.A. Jillian, on Bang’s Lake. Brushing up on proper etiquette by watching Errol Flynn movies (Sea Hawk and Capt. Blood), still having trouble with lingo. Asking the “Powers That … Continue reading
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Mental Farts from my Catholic indoctrination
On Nuns: you can kiss a nun, you just can’t get into “The Habit” On Brothers: how can you trust a man who lives with other men, can’t have a relationship with a woman, wears a housecoat all the time, … Continue reading
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Proper Etiquette (disambiguation)
There is so much strife in the world today, I believe this can be attributed to a downward spiral of civility (or the lack of) in people and governments around the world toward their fellow humans. Maybe some of these … Continue reading
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Up-coming sailing adventure
Avast and heave to matey! Looking forward to tomorrow’s high seas (Bangs Lake, Wauconda) adventure with the dreaded Captain Kitty (Jillian). A chance for me to play Lt. Dan to Jill’s Forrest Gump and practice my seamanship (insert giggles here … Continue reading
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Rating people using the R/C scale
This is a guide to plan your actions, to right perceived wrongs, bring justice to the unjust, serve up a cold plate of revenge, check off points on your “bucket list” or justify acting on your own paranoia. I don’t … Continue reading
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Childhood, how I got here
My grammar school (St. Gertrude’s, Franklin Park,IL) was so tough that the teachers (members of the Sisters of St. Francis) weren’t just “Nuns” but “Nunjas”, and the crossing guards were all members of SWAT !
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Paranoid thoughts
What SPF level sunscreen would be needed to enable a vampire to be in direct sunlight? Would it make the vamp look like a Mime? Are the vamps already doing this? How can this be checked? Has anyone ever seen … Continue reading
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