Monthly Archives: November 2008

Moonwalks and Mechanics

There's a reason people go into such strict training for space: It's a different experience and it takes a while to get adjusted. I learned about this the first time I ever tried to use a snorkel. I've been a … Continue reading

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Poetry

While in the car at 4am yesterday morning--we were headed to watch the sunrise--my family got to chatting about Haiku. We even wrote one. Check out our early morning creation: Good morning.It is dark outside.We're driving. Bad HaikuHolzmanns 11/23/08 Since … Continue reading

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Musical Chairs

Background: I've been having a rather... "lively" discussion with my friend Cherish--and I hope I don't say anything stupid so she'll still be my friend after this (I love you, Cherish!). You can read the posts and my comments here … Continue reading

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Reading, Writing and Uh-rithmetic

Okay, I saw the same thing posted on three blogs today, so this is a hot item on the blogosphere. That being the case, I felt compelled to weigh in. How many more metaphors can I mix there? Sales, planets … Continue reading

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"Mild" Profanities?

Two and a half months ago I wrote a post where I mentioned a blog I thought was funny due to "mild profanity" and ever since then it's bugged me. In fact, even when I typed the words way back … Continue reading

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Preconceptions and Perceptions

I have an affinity for tech support humor; I love the tales of woe as two people attempt to solve a problem over the phone. One of my favorites involves a woman whose printer was not printing yellow. Every color … Continue reading

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This I Know

...for the Bible tells me so. [link here] I had a friend in high school who told me that she didn't read her Bible because it "whispers to me." Upon further inquiry, she assured me that her Bible audibly gave … Continue reading

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