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It’s been a long journey from terror, to disdain, to abidance, to curiousity, but now, HERE IT IS:

School’s back in session, the teacher’s hungover, the class is catatonic, and the assignment is “Essay on what you did over Christmas Break”. * * * Over my Christmas break, I enjoyed my family and relaxed. This was a novelty; usually by the 3rd day I feel cooped-up and restless and turn into a complete asshole. During this week-and-a-half, I really had no desire to put my fist through a wall, run away to Mexico, or otherwise dig a hole in the back yard and jump in it. ...

Stolen from Susan * * * 1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? Traveled to both coasts–New England and Kalifournia. 2. Did you keep your New Years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? Didn’t make any, so yep. 3. Did anyone close to you give birth? No. 4. Did anyone close to you die? One of the founders of our church died, but no one too close, no. ...

I don’t know if this is common or not, but when I have prolonged time off work, I find it nearly impossible to relax. I always feel like I should be doing something or working towards something, even if it’s at home. Take right now, for instance. Whitney and I are granting one another some alone time today. Joey’s in Louisville until tomorrow night, and Maria’s enjoying her post-Christmas toys. She’s taking the morning shift watching Maria, and I’m taking the afternoon. ...

Don’t get me wrong, lawyers serve an important function, but like e. coli in the body politic, too many will kill you.

How do you know you’re a wuss? When 5" of snow shuts down the state for a week. Linky I particularly like: Area Roads: In light of the continuing snowfall and icy road conditions, most local roads are snow-covered and slippery and will remain that way until March. For information on current road conditions, please look out the window.

rofl Whitney - Dec 2, 2008 rofl

What follows is a little tinfoil-hat, I admit… Okay, so the other night, I had a dream about working at the NSA or some other government agency where “We’re smarter than you can imagine…” No doubt, this came from two things: I just read Dan Brown’s turdly book Digital Fortress I had a really great discussion about my industry with my #1 consultant–my wife. Whitney observed that programmers are paid an obscene amount of money, and that I should expect a downward trend. Pointedly, I said at the time–well yeah, I didn’t exactly graduate from M I T ...

Linky Never forget to say goodbye. Beautiful stuff.

Very nice - thanks for linking that. Jeff Roberts - Dec 5, 2008 Very nice - thanks for linking that.

Ah December, the time to give, receive, and splurge on a really neat wireless plan. For the last 3 years, in true Dave Ramsey fashion, Whitney and I have been prepaid Virgin Mobile users. I’d say subscribers, but there’s no subscription–you pay-as-you-go, and pay only for the calls and text messages (“TXTs”) you use. On the whole, it wasn’t a bad system. The phones were chintzy and low-tech, but they worked reliably for voice and text. Between the two of us, we were averaging $42 / month. Thing was, Whitney wouldn’t carry her phone–she didn’t like it, and wouldn’t have it around for emergencies. ...

yeah we’ve totally fallen off the Dave wagon….bu… Whitney - Dec 2, 2008 yeah we’ve totally fallen off the Dave wagon….but I have a cool new phone! lol. I REALLY like Harold’s orange phone. If mine came in orange I would SO be there! His has actual keys and they are backlit which is awesome! The ONLY thing I really hate about the iphone is how I have to, to quote CR, “keep eyes glued to the screen” as it’s all a touch screen - including the keyboard. I prefer the QWERTY boards on the blackberry curve and samsung blackjack…..and wish the iPhone took video like the blackjack. but other than that it is INCREDIBLY cool. ...

(Yes, they whipped Belfrey. Again. On the Road. Muhahaha) Story about my uncle and his three sons Once again, the Breathitt County Bobcats find themselves in the championship game, this time with All-State running back Channing Fugate. I don’t think they have any shot of winning, since they’re essentially one-dimensional (GIVE CHANNING THE BALL!)

Pretty cool! Jeff Roberts - Dec 5, 2008 Pretty cool!

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I’ve kinda “lost that bloggin’ feelin’” myself. I … Jeff Roberts - Dec 3, 2008 I’ve kinda “lost that bloggin’ feelin’” myself. I think mine used to be more “Look at the hole I dug!!!” and thanks to drought and being busy at everything BUT the yard, I’m not sure I could find the back 4 acres right now.

WOW! Whitney and I attended the Georgetown College’s production of Cimarosa’s The Secret Marriage last night, and I was blown away. Understand, this is a college of ~1500 persons. The curriculum’s “Opera” class hasn’t been taught in recent memory. The college has no orchestra, only a concert band. So here, amid the rolling bluegrass, they staged a full, 2-Act Italian opera. Was it perfect? Of course not…all performers could sing, but only two stood out operatically: The rich-voiced Count, and the delicate soprano playing Carolina. I could’ve listened to Carolina sing all night long–her arias delighted, and her acting was properly melodramatic. ...

linky Given the budget numbers, the United States has already chosen a path of far bigger government. The trap has been set. It’s unlikely America can escape without a VAT. - Replace income tax with a national sales tax? I’m all for it. - AUGMENT the multi-tiered “simple” income tax with a VAT? HUH?!!! If this passes, turn out the lights–we’re a socialist nation. * * *

New England Vacation Album Yeah, lots of pics of hotels and airplanes, I know…

Quick hits on a few things: * Quote of the Day: “We have two speeds of development: Fast, and Scalded Dog. Which is appropriate here” (no, that was NOT LXK ;-) ) * It’s a fabulous day outside, if you’re a duck. And, it’s supposed to snow tonight. What month is this, again? * Thanksgiving: Looks like we’re doing the Combs/Brentzel shuffle again this year. Thursday at the Combs family. Friday at the Brentzel clan. ...