Tag Archives: Holidays

Sure, tanks are kinda cool, but…

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

Not really appropriate for a 4th of July event here in the US. Yes, other places do that, but they’re other places. And moving 2.5 million from the Park Service for this bullshit. Not like they’re constantly overflowing with funds. … Continue reading →

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On this Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

I think the best way we can honor those who served our country and are no longer with us is to be a better country. We can, and we have to.

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Three Cheers for Chownings Tavern

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

Yes, this one gets it’s own post.  My second day in Williamsburg I headed to Chownings Tavern for dinner and had a terrific time.  Flight of ale – check.  Welsh Rarebit – check.  Salty Virginia Ham on top?  Check.  Enough … Continue reading →

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Happy Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2013 by

and no, it does not mean you can punch a family member, no matter how much you really might want to.* I hope everyone out there had a nice Christmas – I know I did.  Lots of books, lots of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to all.

Posted on December 25, 2013 by

I hope your day was filled with love.

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I wish I knew what was different this year…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by

It’s Christmas Eve and I’m sitting at Beijing Tokyo waiting on my shrimp tempura bento lunch – it’s my reward for braving CVS today for a couple last minute stocking stuffers. Which isn’t really unusual, there are lots of folks … Continue reading →

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I survived the semester

Posted on December 13, 2013 by

Paper turned in Sunday night, project dropped off Monday.  For all I know I may have to take the damn research seminar over, but I don’t really care, because I am done. I’ve spent the week reveling in not having … Continue reading →

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