Decaf? Really?

Ethan keeping his Papa's job alive by "reading" the paper.

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The new grandson born Thanksgiving Day. He's 16 days old in this image. His Mom has her hands full with this newborn and his twenty-month-old big brother.

The New Phone

I recently picked up a Samsung Captivate with my AT&T U-verse rebate. It's an Android phone. I had originally kicked around the idea of getting an iPhone but I had these visions of being assimilated into the Borg. I like the Android because it's produced by numerous companies which fosters competition. People and companies trying to be/do the best at something is what drives our economic engine. I have to say that the phone is amazing. The apps are also amazing. I can be without my computer for a few days and I have nearly all the capabilities of my laptop on my phone. Not to mention the HD video recording capabilities!

For Joe

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Chastised!

I have been beaten down and chastised for my severe lack of posting. I must admit that I have become almost blase' about my blog. I don't know if it is due to a change of direction in nearly every aspect of my life or simply growing tired of the whole scene.

In the last year my job has changed locations twice. The hours I work my shift are steadily creeping backwards. Twenty some odd years ago I started work at the liesurely hour of 3:00am. As of 2009 the start of the shift has become 11:00pm. It's only a few hours but a drastic change in lifestyle. In this same year I have also become a grandfather. This has probably been the single most life-altering change of my current nearly 'empty nest' life. You've probably heard someone say that they wish they could have been a Grandparent before being a parent. I must whole heartedly agree with that statement. Being a grandparent is such a joy.

To spread that joy, I urge you to view the most inspiring video ever made. It just so happens to star the very grandbaby that has altered my perception of life

Her Car

Her Car
Originally uploaded by sharkzƒan

Courtesy of my parked truck. I fine addition to my vacation activities...making phone calls to insurance companies.

She hit my truck so hard she moved it about 10 feet and up on to the curb. At least my truck fared better than her car. It's drivable. If I had to guess, I'd say her car is totalled.

Fun With Jib Jab

It's been a pathetically long time since I have posted. I conceivably have lost my lone reader. I am now essentially posting for my own edification. If you just happened to stumble across this blog, my apologies for interrupting your internet.

Let the edification begin!

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Sam Adams - Not the beer

"If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin."

Samuel Adams, 1776