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A night with the orchestra

The other night, The Wife and I enjoyed a too-infrequent opportunity to attend a performance of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. We count going to the BPO as one of our favorite things about living in this region, and it’s a … Continue reading

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I finished!

And now…to actually complete the novel. Still, I’ve been on fire this month, in terms of productivity. I wonder where I fall on that guy’s notion that you have to do something for 10,000 hours to not suck at it? … Continue reading

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Sentential Links

It’s that time again…. :: As long-time readers know, I just flatly oppose the filibuster, and I think the only thing Democrats did wrong yesterday was not getting rid of it completely. Majority rule is fine. It works for presidential … Continue reading

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Sunday Burst of Weird and Awesome

Oddities and Awesome abound! But no oddities today…just straight-up awesome. :: Here’s one of those stories I would never have thought to even consider as even being a story: a profile of Black Jack, the riderless horse used in many … Continue reading

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“Don’t forget your dying King.”

I was born a little less than eight years after President Kennedy’s assassination, so I don’t have any direct memories of that event. But the shockwaves that event has sent through time are truly amazing to behold, even to this … Continue reading

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Something for Thursday (PERSON OF INTEREST edition)

If you’re a fan of Person of Interest and also a fan of James Bond, you’ll know why this is my selection this week.

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A Random Wednesday Conversation Starter

Check out this thing. Now, your reaction: “Whoa, lemme at it!” or “AIEEE! Art thou a lunatic?!”

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Black Dickies overalls: The cool details

Years ago I was idly searching eBay and saw a pair of Dickies overalls in black. Finding overalls in black can be difficult, and the price was right, so I snapped them up. Unfortunately, they were of a kind of … Continue reading

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The wheel turns

There’s a thing going around Facebook right now where a person will give a certain number of random facts about themselves, and if you “Like” the post, they get to give you a number, and you do the same thing. I … Continue reading

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Sentential Links

Links…. :: I could go on like this, but I hope the point is clear: one can seize on our differences, or celebrate the commonality. Someone suggested to me that some people seem to thrive on conflict, and I’m sure … Continue reading

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