Monthly Archives: May 2011

the day before The Serious Run

Posted on May 14, 2011 by gary

Today is the day before The Serious Run. You probably knew that from the headline. You’re not allowed to be clever when writing headlines for the Internet. I’m not sure why, but it’s a rule. Probably devised by someone who … Continue reading →

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just another morning conversation, part 4

Posted on May 14, 2011 by gary

I am asleep. Mo is asking me what the first words of the Declaration of Independence are and whether the mole should be wearing a fez. Maybe this is a dream. Just in case, it’s “When in the course of … Continue reading →

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I am the rain king

Posted on May 12, 2011 by gary

I wake up around 11 a.m. The weather advisory is getting in the way of my soap opera, er, daytime drama. At first I’m not amused, but when I put on my glasses I discover we’re about to be killed … Continue reading →

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a bad sign

Posted on May 12, 2011 by gary

Mo ordered a GPS gizmo for the car. It ended up in Arizona. And we’re supposed to depend on it for directions? I think I’ll just stick with the tried and true technique of driving around randomly till I run … Continue reading →

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I remember the Alamo. And Bob Wills.

Posted on May 7, 2011 by gary

Mo stood in the middle of church and shouted “I DON’T BELIEVE IN GOD!!!!!” Well, not exactly. But we went to the Alamo yesterday. She even tried on a coonskin hat. She was sooooo close to being an honorary Texan. … Continue reading →

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