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  • T -3 days until the Hartford race

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    I’m not exactly sure why, but Reagan and I have the tendency to psyche ourselves out before races. Reagan is worse at it than I am. For example, she came in this morning after her run, telling me that she can’t breathe when it is cold, so the race on Saturday is going to be…

  • "Preppers" give pop culture validation to age old Mormon habit

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    On the way home from work today, I was reading this article about, so-called urban yuppie survivalists (preppers). The article showcases a couple of people, who live in relatively urban areas, but have adopted a “survivalist” mentality. The article distinguishes between the modern prepper and the extremist camo wearing, bronco driving type, with the radiation-proof…

  • $20 Ipod

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    Jake

    The other day, Reagan was returning from a jog, and when she was closing the door to our apartment, she accidentally shut one of her Ipod earbuds in the door. Since then, she has been alternating between borrowing mine, and using her old ones (the kind that require the little foam part, to stay in…

  • Timely social commentary

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    In perusing a gallery of street art done by D*Face, for his aPOPcolypse now exhibit, on display at UK Street Art, I came across this piece that I thought was especially timely.

  • Good times ahead

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    Jake

    Fall has shifted into high gear. This last weekend, I could especially feel it in the weather. Since it is now October, there are some pretty fun times right around the corner. This coming weekend is the Hartford Marathon. I’m getting pretty excited/nervous about the event. It should be a total blast. I’m am a…

  • Trache collar is a no go.

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    After having such a blast with Piper yesterday, I had convinced myself that Piper was nearing superhero status, and would have no problem breathing without the vent today. Apparently that wasn’t the case. According to her nurse, she “lasted a whole half of a minute.” Oh well. We are still super proud of you Piper,…

  • Pretty awesome day

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    Jake

    This morning I was able to sleep in a bit, which is always nice. Since this is general conference weekend, there were no regular church meetings for us to attend. The conference, (which we are able to watch from the comfort of our living room), did not start until noon, eastern time. Since my Ma…

  • One for the books

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    I woke up in fine spirits this morning. How could I not, after watching my team win such an exciting game last night? Utah came back from behind in under 2 minutes to tie the game with a 2 point conversion, after a touchdown drive that lasted all of 40 seconds. They were then able…

  • USS Intrepid is coming home!

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    Jake

    The USS Intrepid is a retired WWII aircraft carrier that has been converted into a museum. For years, it was moored next to Pier 86 in Chelsea. Two years ago, the ship was moved from it’s moorings to a dry dock in NJ to be refurbished. It was a pretty spectacular sight, to watch the…

  • Preparations for Economic Meltdown

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    10. Start cutting coupons. Soon, that paper may be worth as much as paper money. 9. Buy Euros 8. Buy a gun, because when the economy tanks, crime always skyrockets. 7. Study effective methods of looting, rioting, and other forms of civil unrest, just in case you are called on to participate in it. 6.…