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For Your Christmas Enjoyment: I’ve Learned…

Published on December 24, 2008

I just got this from my Uncle Rick. I thought I’d pass it on here for your enjoyment. Have a Merry Christmas:
I’ve learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sings “Silent Night”.
Age 5
I’ve learned that our dog doesn’t want to eat my broccoli either.
Age 7
I’ve learned that when I [...]


Barack Obama is George W. Bush II

Published on October 19, 2008

I spent part of this weekend catching up on the election. In the course of my reading I came to an interesting conclusion: An Obama presidency would be nothing more than a third Bush term. Yes, I’m serious. Please allow me to lay it out for you so you can decide for yourself.
First, lets take [...]


“The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, and love of soft living and the get-rich-quick theory of life.”

Published on October 11, 2008

The following are excerpts from a speech given by a great American. Can you guess who said the following words and when he spoke them?
“We live in a time of crisis. Never since the period of the Civil War has this nation faced such critical days. Americans are destroying America.
No people can maintain freedom [...]


Friday round up - what now?

Published on October 10, 2008

Several weeks ago I stated:
“In October the stock market will crash as the truth about what has happened comes more fully to light. My guess is that it will come in the first or second full week of the month. The effects of this crash will not be felt in full until the late winter [...]


Forgiveness

Published on August 27, 2008

Like many of you, I’ve been following the story of Orem boy, Bridger Hunt. Bridger was almost killed when a homemade firework severed his leg on the 4th of July. He is recovering and doing well. The man accused of maiming Bridger made an appearance in court today. Bridger’s mother was there and the Deseret [...]


Here’s a great way to start out your week

Published on August 17, 2008

Watch this:

(Hat tip to Connor)
Have a GREAT week!!!


For your Friday enjoyment…

Published on August 15, 2008

OK, when I was 14 I did some pretty dumb things. Locking myself in a gun safe was not one of them. Oh, but there was this time when I took my mom’s Ford Aero Star and…ah…well…nevermind. Here’s the video:

Here’s a usability tip for the safe manufacture: when you build a safe that can hold [...]


Cormac McCarthy’s book “The Road” is set for theatrical release in November (holy cow!)

Published on August 11, 2008

I just read that Cormac McCarthy’s book The Road is set to be released as a movie this November. Wow! I read the book last year, and - as the father of two young boys - it left a strong, lasting impression on me.
The Road is a disturbing story about a man and his son trying [...]


Friday round up: five ways to immediately improve your life

Published on August 8, 2008

I was reading this on another blog and thought I’d share it here with you:
5 WAYS TO IMMEDIATELY IMPROVE YOUR LIFE
1.) Cut out TV and read a book.
2.) Go on a camping trip with your family.
3.) Cook dinner instead of going out to eat.
4.) Take a walk daily.
5.) Tell a family member you love them [...]


The dangers of SMS and other addictive technologies

Published on August 5, 2008

I ran across this story today and it really illustrates some things I’ve been thinking about lately:
A 25-year-old driver in Cass County offered a lesson Sunday in what not to do while driving.
When pulled over by a sheriff’s deputy, not only was he traveling at speeds near 80 miles per hour, but he also said he’d [...]




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