Category Archives: Family

Please Grandpa

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Grandparents can be special in their own ways. The song in this video is Youth, done by the band Daughter.

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2013 Resolutions a la Commitments

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

“New Year’s Day now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” ~ Mark Twain With all the talk and jokes about New Year resolutions going … Continue reading →

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Baby You’re a Rich Man

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

“The good news is that, according to the Obama administration, the rich will pay for everything. The bad news is that, according to the Obama administration, you’re rich.” ~ P. J. O’Rourke The Wall Street Journal provides this fascinating look … Continue reading →

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Kids are Shopping Online

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

“Shopping tip:  You can get shoes for 85 cents at the bowling alley.”  ~ Anon How do we introduce younger consumers to online retail? With limited research, I can say with 0% certainty that nothing comprehensive exists to teach young … Continue reading →

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Parenting 101: You’re Fired

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

“Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit.” ~ George Carlin When my two kids became old enough to have chores I took each of them, to the back … Continue reading →

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Summer Loves

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~ Sam Keen Summer comes to Seattle next week after a torrid session of flirting with us for the past month. It’s the time of year when you have to wear a coat … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2012 by
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The Joy of Being a Kid

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Discovered on Pinterest today. I just made me chuckle. I have no idea where you get this done for your child. Gotta show this to my Suzy; she can do anything!

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Friends

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Today from the German Shepherd Dog Community on Facebook. Here’s hoping you are spending your weekend with your family, friends, and pets.

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Killer Sax Section

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

This is one of my favorite sax sections to date. The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra played at the Hyatt Grand Ballroom in Bellevue for 3000+ Microsoft MVPs from all over the world. This section is tight and really swings. I’m … Continue reading →

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