Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Land Down Under

Posted on November 30, 2011 by JT

I can hardly think to write this, my body gyrating between sweats and chills. I am feeling completely washed out. The Dr. says “walking pneumonia and acute bronchitis”, I don’t really care what label she put on it, I Don’t … Continue reading →

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All I want for Christmas is a…Giraffe?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by JT

  This morning I received by far the most unusual request I have ever had for a Christmas present.  The Love of my life was checking out cyber monday deals, just as I was about to leave for work she … Continue reading →

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Wrong Place Wrong Time 2

Posted on November 23, 2011 by JT

   Bang! The shot reverberated in my ears as my body flung itself to the ground in reflex to the suddenness of it all. I wanted desperately to search my body, the recent commotion though clutched at my emotions and … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving to the nnnth Degree!

Posted on November 21, 2011 by JT

Quite honestly, I don’t know where to start. I personally have been dealing with what I call an ongoing barrage of trials steadily taking me deeper and deeper into the “woe is me” pit.  I have tried to keep it … Continue reading →

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Name someone who has significantly influenced the way you see the world.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by JT

Jesus, I know this may be controversial, however I can think of no one else who just by knowing Him, has so radically altered my existence. Further more as time progresses I realize his influence in my life started long … Continue reading →

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Wrong Place, Wrong Time!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by JT

  I sat there, not moving a muscle, the mosquito buzzing nearby was causing an irrational desire to swipe at it, as if that would somehow cause the pest to flee and leave me alone. The air was heavy around … Continue reading →

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Monday Rant

Posted on November 14, 2011 by JT

     Monday Morning for many of us means a return to the vocational world. Some of us are fortunate enough to be in the group that    springs out of bed…. (as an aside here, how many of us really … Continue reading →

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Grampa was a Veteran

Posted on November 11, 2011 by JT

               I remember as a young boy going to Grampa’s house on many occasions and seeing the flag flying from a bracket mounted on the front of the garage. On occasion I even witnessed him taking it down … Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight of my Soul

Posted on November 11, 2011 by JT

     WARNING: The following post strays from the usual lighthearted fare I usually present. Approach with caution and kindness, or just tell me to get over myself.      The other day my 4-year-old wrapped her arms tightly around my neck and … Continue reading →

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Optimistic Optimism

Posted on November 9, 2011 by JT

     An epiphany hit me the other day, I was hired to be an eternal optimist. Really… No I am serious! It’s deceptive really because no where in the Job heading or description does it say the word optimism or … Continue reading →

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