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Memorial Day 2008

May 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Memorial Day isn’t typically something you precede with “Happy” when your talking to someone (or writing a blog post) given it’s serious origins.  This holiday began as “Decoration Day” just after the Civil War to honor soldiers that lost their lives in service to their country.  It originally was intended for those who served in [...]

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Christmas 2007 Photos Are Up!

January 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Christmas is always a great time of year around our house. Susan and I usually get extended time off from the University, we get Kayla for a good chunk of time, and then there’s all the present opening and Santa spotting.
Too many times, it’s difficult to find time to do the things you need [...]

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Happy New Year

January 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had their black-eyed peas and shot their fireworks.
Susan and I had a wonderful night on the town with some old friends (they’re not old, but our friendship is) and celebrated New Year’s in style. The Shoreline Grill was wonderful and the company was even better.
Today, it’s like [...]

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Goodbye 2007

December 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Well, 2007 has come and lives its last night tonight. Susan and I conned persuaded grandparents into watching the children so we could go out with friends and eat dinner. In spite of this being Austin, we won’t get by with our usual blue jeans and t-shirts. We’ll actually have to dress [...]

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Christmas Eve…and all through the Guentzel House

December 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Well, here we are at Christmas Eve and I’m doing my first blog entry in a week.
What can I say? It’s been a busy week. I had hoped to take care a few things, but you know how it goes. As John Lennon once said: “Life is what happens to you while [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

Football watching and turkey eating will commence at the Guentzel house.
I hope you and yours are enjoying the day in your own special way.

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