Monthly Archives: October 2006

Candlesticks, Balalaika & a Decoration

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Jim

She smiled and said, “you know, we spend our entire lives either being a refugee or an immigrant… we are either cast out, or chose to leave…” I found this strange idea coming from someone who lived on the same … Continue reading →

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Writing & Thinking About Dad

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Jim

I no longer use lengthy runs on the treadmill as a laboratory for writing. Sweating on long runs has been replaced by my 52 minute drive from Woodbury to Norwalk and the 54 minute drive from Nowalk to Woodbury. Funny, … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Cake for Martin

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Jim

If Martin said he would be over by 5:30, you could set your watch by it. Say what you will about my friend Martin; but one thing is for sure… he has a great sense of time. My responsibilities for … Continue reading →

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It’s Tad Early For This, But…

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Jim

I’m in front of a computer all day. I think I would go nuts without LAUNCHcast. This is a Yahoo product that allows me to construct my own radio station. I get a steady supply of music that I have … Continue reading →

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