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The following was my mission statement that I originally established in 1998 hence the use of the word "weblog".  Of course some will call me old because I used hence.  Anyway, it's a blog and I am a blogger.  "This weblog is my online journal. You'll find my opinions on a variety of topics as well as links to other things on the web that I find interesting. When the spirit moves me, I may also include longer essays."

Thursday, May 22, 2008

It's a good day
If God is a water fowl then I was in heaven this morning.  Two ducks were perched on my front lawn.  This has only happened one other time.  I wonder if these are the same ducks.  Anyway, then just before arriving at work, traffic was halted as two geese waddled with 2 baby geese (goslings?) across the street.  Is it a sign I need to move back to the canals and the insane geese of Venice? 
 
I went grocery shopping last night for both the camping trip and the barbecue.  I have to get some Kowalski kielbasa tonight as is tradition in my household but otherwise all finished with the shopping.  I also have to get excited about mowing my lawn tonight as the grass is growing at an obscene rate.  What I finish tonight I won't have to worry about while I'm camping.  As far as mantras go, this doesn't flow well but the sentiment is spot on.
 
I'm looking forward to another great day at work and a fun-filled evening at home.  Peace.
5:51 am pdt

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

verizon wireless and my xv6800 smart (alleged) phone
I still can't get my phone to display an unplayedback voicemail on my phone.  The webpage says it should be there but most enthusiast sites say that verizon removed that option.  On the phone it looks like it has been set up correctly but the indicator does not display.  It works fine with emails and text messages so I don't know what is up.  I don't like wasting time on hold calling customer service but I guess I'll have to suck it up.  Later gator.
8:36 am pdt

Just a quick one
I hadn't blogged in awhile.  It's not because nothing is happening, it's just that I haven't taken the time to write it all down.  I blame twitter.  I've been reminiscing (sp?) about family camping trips of my youth as I prepare for a few days of camping bliss this weekend.  I'm still grateful for all the camping trips my Dad took us on.  His patience was amazing.  Of course, we were all great kids and he had that going for him.  That's all for now, carry on. 
8:26 am pdt

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Caviar (b. 3/2000) 2006
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Beeper Marketing 1983
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We were happy then

Who knows what the sphynx drinks...
Who knows what the sphynx thinks, when the sphynx
....when the sphynx drinks?

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My Life as I choose to remember it. a macdelavenice production, 2008.