Monthly Archives: November 2004

NaNoWriMo Update

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Allen

Today is the last day of NaNoWriMo and I failed miserably.  Never felt so good about a failure before in my life.  I’ve got a good head start on a novel — a head start that I wouldn’t have without … Continue reading →

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Tribute To Those Who Were Called

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Allen

I mentioned earlier a moving tribute to our armed services. I now point you to another tribute that is also quite moving.   Load the lyrics (separate window) and watch the video (separate window). If you like the presentation, GCS Distributing … Continue reading →

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It’s The Knowledge-Based Economy, Stupid!

Posted on November 30, 2004 by Allen

Sorry for the light blogging of late, but work and home have conspired once again to trump blogging. Will resume more volume when I get a chance. Yes, I realize that I have few regular readers, but didn’t want anyone … Continue reading →

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Darken The Room

Posted on November 23, 2004 by Allen

Turn Up the Speakers And Pay Tribute to the US Armed Forces. [Via Brain Shavings]

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The Part Of Captain Von Trapp Will Be Played By Dubya

Posted on November 23, 2004 by Allen

The Norks line up in the entryway for the entertainment of the gathered guests: EverybodySo JongKim IlAuf WiedersehenGoodbye! Kim Jong IlI hate to go and leave this pretty sight According to Ace and others, it looks like the Kim Jong … Continue reading →

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In Our Hours of Need, They’ve Supported Us

Posted on November 22, 2004 by Allen

I’ve added a new button to my already messy looking sidebar on the right. This in turn links to the America Supports You site.  Although not prominently displayed at their site, their How You Can Help page has a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Then Rudolph Ate His Liver With A Nice Chianti and Some Fava Beans

Posted on November 22, 2004 by Allen

As noted earlier, I saw Andy Williams in his Christmas concert in Branson.  One of the classic Christmas songs Andy sang was It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Written by Eddie Pola and George Wyle, the lyrics include: … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Letter of Resignation

Posted on November 22, 2004 by Allen

I hereby submit my NaNoWriMo letter of resignation. No, I’m not going to stop writing on my NaNoWriMo novel.  It’s just that I’ve given up on trying to "win".  Given that I’m so far behind that I would have to … Continue reading →

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Back from Branson

Posted on November 22, 2004 by Allen

When we attended a family reunion this past summer in Branson, we converted our Silver Dollar City tickets to season passes.  This past weekend, we took our final Branson trip of the year to see the Christmas decorations and see … Continue reading →

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Sick Yesterday and Taking Off Today

Posted on November 19, 2004 by Allen

Stayed home sick yesterday — had the creeping grunge and stayed in bed all day.  Should have taken the time to bring the weblog up-to-date, but simply didn’t feel like it. Leaving for a mini-vacation with the family and attempting … Continue reading →

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