Monthly Archives: February 2011

Ignatius J. Reilly … Fine Line Between Genius and Insanity?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

  “When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him.”      — Jonathan Swift John Kennedy Toole wrote his first novel, “A Confederacy of Dunces” in the … Continue reading →

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Make a Run for the Borders

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

With gifts, they say it’s the thought that counts … but, buying a gift for me usually doesn’t take a lot of thought. My loved ones know me well.  They know what I like and they know that I’m easy … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

Our lives race by if we let them, and we find ourselves wondering where the time went.  We worry too much about chronological age.  I’m a late bloomer.  I’ve still got things to do and I cannot be held back … Continue reading →

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Halftime Hype … Super Bowl Gripe?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

Heck, let’s be honest here … the game itself is usually not all that great. So, why do people continue to anticipate that the halftime show at the Super Bowl will be anything other than bad? Is there any way that … Continue reading →

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How Old Are You?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

How old are you?  Before you answer, ask yourself this question. How old would you be … if you didn’t know how old you were? I’ve always been fascinated by that expression and intrigued by the possibilities. Satchel Paige, the … Continue reading →

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