Author Archives: Jim

Caesar Didn’t Have All the Facts

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Jim

During the rule of Julius Caesar the calendar for Rome and its Empire was reformed. Prior to 45 BCE when the Julian Calendar took effect, the Roman Calendar consisted of 12 months totaling 355 days. To make up the shortfall … Continue reading →

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The Bull Session

Posted on March 5, 2006 by Jim

If they were an important part of my life before Union College, I can’t remember.  But it seems to me that nearly as important as academics at college (attending classes, studying & the like) were the countless informal discussions we … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected Return

Posted on February 14, 2006 by Jim

My Mother no longer mentioned him. His absence had become a routine in our lives. And as Springs turned to Summers, and then early Falls brought on harsh Winters… and one year melted to the next, his memory faded to … Continue reading →

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The Winter Olympics Suck!

Posted on February 13, 2006 by Jim

Zack and I had a chat around the water cooler the other day and he mentioned that the Winter Olympics were completely uninteresting save for hockey, speed skating and bobsled. I agreed in general with his assessment… except I enjoy … Continue reading →

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