Monthly Archives: December 2008

Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 25, 2008 by

And to all a good night!

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Author Update…

Posted on December 19, 2008 by

For those who know me, I have been recovering from a broken wrist (technically a broken Ulna and Radius) for the last few months.  Yesterday the doctor released me from my physical therapy and said that my activity is only … Continue reading →

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Clicki, Vidi, Linki…

Posted on December 19, 2008 by

The new title, compliments of the twisted mind of my oldest brother, would be  faux-latin for “I clicked, I Saw, I linked.”  One of these days I’ll have an original thought, but until then I’ll be content with stealing the … Continue reading →

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He Dies…

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

“Emily!” I exclamed, and then continued with pseudo-disbelief, “I can’t believe it!  I just read the end of this book, and John Adams dies!“  Giving me one of those looks that included an eye roll and an inaudible groan, she … Continue reading →

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Book Report…

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

This past week I finished the biography of John Adam’s written by David McCullough.   This 651 page account of John Adam’s life is one of the most in depth biographies that I have read.  A primary reason for the amount … Continue reading →

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Quotable…

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

Here are some quotes from my recent biographical reading. John Adams wrote to his sone Thomas: “Public business, my son, must always be done by somebody.  It will be done by somebody or other.  If wise men decline it, others … Continue reading →

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Simplicity…

Posted on December 11, 2008 by

John Adams (a relative of mine I am informed), lived during amazing times.  Few people have had the opportunity to shape the government that their children would be governed by to the extent that John Adams and other notable Americans … Continue reading →

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Snobbery…

Posted on December 9, 2008 by

I’m currently one third of the way through the 600 page biography of John Adams by David McCullough.  It’s been a very interesting book so far as the author magnificently transports the reader back to the 1700′s, giving a detailed … Continue reading →

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I Clicked, I Saw, I Linked…

Posted on December 5, 2008 by

Three links of interest for Friday, December 5, 2008. Continue reading →

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Wisdom of Solomon…

Posted on December 4, 2008 by

Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. (1 Kings 3:9) This is the prayer of a young (around 20 years old) king who is beginning his reign … Continue reading →

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