Category Archives: Personal

A Little Reminder

Posted on September 16 2004 by Mickey

    Yes, it’s been a while since I posted. The simple reason is that I haven’t had much to say. I can’t pass up the opportunity though to point out, at the risk of repeating myself, that George W … Continue reading →

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Get Well Soon

Posted on August 25 2004 by Mickey

Hey, Rodney!

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Per Diem

Posted on August 16 2004 by Mickey

    Question of the Day: does the chilly and mild weather we’ve had for the last couple weeks mean a cold Fall and early Winter or a hot backlash of an Indian Summer?    Word of the Day: aerophagia  … Continue reading →

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July 10 Grab Bag

Posted on July 10 2004 by Mickey

    I got my new Enermax power supply on Thursday night. It made no difference. I still could not start up Windows or even get a POST. I know I can take the machine in and get it diagnosed, … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on July 6 2004 by Mickey

    Updates might be even more sporadic over the next few days. I’m still unable to use my desktop computer, of course, but it’s possible a new power supply I ordered might correct that. Also, Ed, my friend, confidant, … Continue reading →

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Ooo, Aaah!

Posted on July 4 2004 by Mickey

    Mighty booms echoing across the river. Concussions from the air setting off car alarms. Children begging impatiently to go home. Yes, it’s the Fourth of July Fireworks in Trenton (MI)!    And to save you time, you can … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth!

Posted on July 4 2004 by Mickey

    I assume I’ll be videotaping the fireworks tonight, but just in case I fail (or it rains) or you can’t wait, these are videos I’ve shot from past years. Consider them Summer reruns.    Lee Greenwood: God Bless … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Schmoe!

Posted on June 27 2004 by Mickey

    Another member of the gang turns forty! His birthday is today, but we threw Joe a surprise party yesterday. Too bad the “cover story” was that he’d be dropping the kids off at his brother-in-law’s and would be … Continue reading →

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iPod > Browse

Posted on June 23 2004 by Mickey

    Have I mentioned I’ve gotten sick of Microsoft? Have I mentioned that despite having built a computer last year I am ready chuck it all and switch to Mac OS X? Have I mentioned I’m spending the intervening … Continue reading →

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Bad Boys Caught on Tape!

Posted on June 22 2004 by Mickey

    Hidden below the cheery, sunny surface of American suburbia is the seething disease of domestic violence. All too often a warm family gathering can erupt in a sudden flashpoint of aggression — brother against brother — here caught … Continue reading →

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