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  • School District Consolidation: Some Thoughts

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    I’d like to cover some of my thoughts regarding the discussion of school consolidation. Let’s look at the money. The possibility of saving $45,469,422 is slim to none. There’s a number of things that should be considered. We will need to pay a hefty salary to a superintendent for the large districts [...]
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    Posted: December 02, 2009, 12:16pm EST
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  • Black Friday Shopping

    My wife and I were hard core shoppers today. Oh yeah. We were at the Good Samaritan Thrift Shop about an hour and a half after they opened. Yeah, we’re tough like that. They’ve got the Christmas stuff out: Now here is an item that I haven’t seen in a while. There [...]
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    Posted: November 27, 2009, 9:06pm EST
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  • Laurel Police Department Replenishes Money Stolen From Delmar Library

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    Last week a bank containing money for one of the Delmar Library’s programs was stolen from the front counter at the library. On Monday the money was replaced. From the Laurel Police Department: On November 23,2009 The Laurel Police Department using funds collected during the Annual Ride for Kidsake donated $300.00 [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 5:46am EST
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  • Good Samaritan at Laurel Food Lion

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    After reading Frank Calio’s Blog, I was very disappointed to hear that the Good Samaritan would not be allowed to ring the bell at the doors of Food Lion, standing firm behind a company policy. Well it looks like Food Lion management blinked. I was very glad to see this man [...]
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    Posted: November 21, 2009, 12:32pm EST
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  • Per Capita In Laurel

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    Chris Slavens’ comments on a previous post reminded me of a long forgotten post draft. So, without further ado… The thriving metropolis of Laurel, Delaware has been said to have more traffic lights per capita than any town in Delaware. There are seven traffic lights in Laurel proper and close to [...]
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    Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:04pm EST
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  • Sussex County Asks For Storm Damage Reports

    Here is a press release from the county: Sussex County emergency managers are asking property owners and residents affected by last week’s powerful coastal storm to report any damage to homes, businesses, cars or other property so officials can gain a clear picture of the extent of destruction wrought by the [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:11pm EST
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  • New Laurel Business Is A Sushi Bar

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    A sushi bar is setting up next to Food Lion, the Panda & Toyko Chinese & Japanese Sushi Bar. I never thought of putting a sushi bar in Laurel. It would probably work at the beach or Salisbury, but will it work in the thriving metropolis of Laurel, DE? We [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 4:57pm EST
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  • Storm Video

    The Nor’easter of November 2009 put a lot of water into the Broad Creek, Rossacatum Creek, and Records Pond in Laurel. Here are two videos showing the high and overflowing waters. In this video the dam at Records Pond is almost hidden. And I wouldn’t even think about getting on the [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 10:57am EST
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  • More New Blogs

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    There is another Laurel blogger out there. Say hi to Slavens Says. While not a new blogger, Dave Burris is back with his own blog. Dave is a great guy. I owe him a great deal of thanks for inviting me to write on his previous blog. Stop by and leave [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2009, 3:17pm EST
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  • A Proposal For Term Limits in Delaware

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    There are a number of reasons why I support term limits. First, it forces a change in leadership periodically, thus bringing fresh blood to the legislative bodies. It creates a large pool of leaders needed in any party, if that party wishes to easily find candidates to run for the [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 6:01am EST
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  • The Day of The Dead

    Recently the Day of The Dead was celebrated. It is better known by ACORN as Voter Registration Day. *groan* (stolen from Jay Leno) Posted in Just For Fun Tagged: ACORN [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 12:30am EST
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  • Food Lion and Other Grocers Recall Ground Beef

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    Food Lion is recalling some ground beef: Fairbank Farms notified Food Lion LLC today that our company received a portion of fresh ground beef products that are part of Fairbank Farms’ national product recall. The recall is isolated to 93/7 ground beef purchased at Food Lion stores in North Carolina, South [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:12pm EST
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  • Halloween 2009

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    My wife and I must plan for Halloween every year since we moved into Laurel. We previously lived out in the middle of somewhere, which means very few little children with pumpkin-shaped baskets and pillowcases saying things such as “give me candy or I’ll take your soul”. We usually hit [...]
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    Posted: October 31, 2009, 10:19pm EDT
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  • The ObamaCare Prescription

    (courtesy Right Condition via Judson Bennett) Posted in Barack Obama, health care Tagged: government takeover [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2009, 5:00am EDT
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  • Nor’easter Flooding In Friend’s Yard In Crisfield, MD

    Posted in Weather Tagged: Crisfield, flooding, Nor'easter ' [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2009, 2:58pm EDT
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  • Sunday Thoughts: Remember Not The Sins of My Youth

    Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2009, 6:38am EDT
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  • New Blog In Laurel

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    Laurel resident and columnist Frank Calio is now blogging. You can read his opinions on his blog Frank Calio’s Blog. Remember he was the guy that criticized the Laurel High School Marching Band a few weeks ago. We shall see how he does on the Internet. I wish him well. He [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 8:43pm EDT
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  • Woodland Ferry Is Down Again

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    Once more, the Woodland Ferry is out of service. Most of us thought spending $3.2 million on a new ferry, the Tina Fallon, to cross the Nanticoke River would cause us to quickly forget the frequent breakdowns of the old ferry, the Virginia C. Good grief, this new boat has [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 8:08pm EDT
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  • Laurel Field Hockey Alumni Game 2009

    Some information I received: The Laurel Field Hockey Alumni Game will be held Sunday, October 18, 2009  at 2:00pm. We have over 40 former hockey players signed up to play!!! It should be a very fun event. Admission is $1.00 and we will have a delicious concession stand for all of [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
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  • Charity Lodge #27 Cemetery House 2009

    “Scaring the Poo out of you since ‘92.” The Odd Fellows Charity Lodge #27 of Laurel is holding its annual Cemetery House. Everything begins on Friday, October 16th at 7:00pm until 11:00pm. Open every weekend until October 31. Park next to the Laurel Fire Company on 10th street and ride [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 10:05am EDT
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  • The Further Adventures of Thrift Store Shopping

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    Last week Melody and I were cruising The Curiosity Shop in Seaford. You never know what you will find in thrift stores. SHOES!! Collectibles. Some of the latest hits from 10 to 20 years ago. The Boss and The Beach Boys! (Pet Sounds is more like 40+ years ago) Mend your aching and broken heart [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 7:15am EDT
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  • There Are Not Enough Hate Crime Laws

    Last Thursday, the US House passed HR2647, a bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for the Department of Defense. Stuffed away in this bill are some controversial expansions of so-called “hate crimes”. If passed in the US Senate and signed by the President, it will add “sexual orientation” to [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • The White House Needs To Grow Up Already

    Thanks to Ericka Andersen for this video: Posted in Barack Obama, News Tagged: Kirsten Powers, The White House [...]
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    Posted: October 12, 2009, 5:00am EDT
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  • An Award To Make Delaware Proud

    The Patriot Post awarded Delaware’s own Senator Tom Carper with last week’s ‘Braying Jackass’ Award for this Biden-esque quote about health care legislation: “I don’t expect to actually read the legislative language [of the health care bill] because reading the legislative language is among the more confusing things I’ve ever read [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 6:03pm EDT
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  • Awards Galore

    First Barack Obama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Then rumors start flying about Barack Obama getting the Heisman Trophy. Now Saturday Night Live tells us the President has won the Powerball. Next? Will he win an award for the best music video of the year? More than likely Kanye West will offer his [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 3:18pm EDT
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  • Sunday Thoughts – God’s Purpose Prevails

    Proverbs 19:20-21 From the New King James Version: Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. The Message renders it this way: Take good counsel and accept correction— that’s the way to live wisely and well. We [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 7:13am EDT
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  • Laurel High School Band Places First In Tournament of Bands

    The band of Frank Calio’s scorn made a major accomplishment this Saturday past. From the official press release (emphasis mine): On Saturday, October 3, 2009, the Laurel High School Marching Bulldogs placed first in their class at Appoquinimink High School’s Tournament of Bands Invitational. The ensemble’s score of 82.35 is their [...]
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    Posted: October 05, 2009, 9:45pm EDT
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  • Donald Miller – A Million Miles In A Thousand Years

    While trying to adapt one of his books into a movie, Donald Miller learned some things about “story”. Miller encourages his readers to create a better story in their lives. He gives several examples through the book, showing how those choices made a transformation in families and lives. The stories in [...]
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    Posted: September 29, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
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  • I Would Wear This Halloween Shirt

    It’s the Halloween shirt for all year ’round: Posted in holidays [...]
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    Posted: September 29, 2009, 8:00am EDT
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  • One Parting Thought Regarding Calio and the LHS Band

    I’ve got one more thought to include regarding the letter from Frank Calio about the LHS Band’s appearance. In Frank Calio’s columns published in the Laurel Star he had frequently blamed George W. Bush for everything under the sun, from world peace to dandruff. I am truly surprised he didn’t somehow [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
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  • Sunday Thoughts – No Longer Live As The Gentiles Do

    So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 6:00am EDT
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  • So What Is Wrong With The Laurel High School Band

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    In their September 24th edition, the Laurel Star published a letter from one of their columnists, Frank Calio. No stranger to controversy, Calio decided it was time to fire a shot at the Laurel High School Band’s performance at a recent football home game. He writes: I was shocked to see [...]
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    Posted: September 26, 2009, 3:12pm EDT
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  • Health Care Forum

    From the Delaware Tea Party: The Delaware Tea Party will be holding a Health Care Forum on September 30th at the Laurel Fire Hall, located on 10th Street in Laurel, Delaware. The forum will begin at 6:30 pm and is free for all to attend. The purpose of this forum is [...]
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    Posted: September 25, 2009, 5:00am EDT
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  • Gaddafi Actually Has A Great Idea

    Lybian dictator Muammar Gaddafi made a speech before the United Nations today. The speech lasted for 1 hour and 36 minutes, well over the 15 minutes normally allotted for speeches. According to news reports, he rambled on and on covering his opinions on world events for the last forty years, [...]
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    Posted: September 23, 2009, 5:50pm EDT
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  • 37th District Special Election Results With Comments

    Published through Judson Bennett’s Coastal Network: Ruth Briggs King (R) wins 37th District Special Election held yesterday (September 12th)-Democrat super majority thwarted! Overcoming some voter concerns about her real estate lobbying position and her former affiliation with manufactured housing park- owners, Republican- Ruth Briggs King- defeated Democrat Rob Robinson in the Special [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2009, 8:56pm EDT
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  • Crime Stories From Delaware Last Week

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    There were several crime stories from last week that seemed worth sharing. First, on September 8th the News Journal reports that Elwood D. Fenwick of Dover was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, attempted theft and possession of burglary tools. Apparently Fenwick broke into a home which set off the home’s burglar [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
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  • Sunday Thoughts – Surrender

    “God never crushes a man’s will into surrender, He never beseeches him, He waits until the man yields up his will to Him.” – Oswald Chambers Taken from My Utmost For His Highest, September 13th, “After Surrender -What?” Posted in Christianity, Sunday Thoughts Tagged: My Utmost For His Highest, Oswald Chambers [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2009, 4:21pm EDT
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  • I Got The Tissues

    I didn’t do much of anything today. Yeah, all the stuff that I could have and would have done if I wasn’t sick and sneezing my brains out. Oh well… Howard made it to the Woodland Ferry Festival. His post is here. Ruth Briggs King won the special election in Delaware’s 37th State [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2009, 11:10pm EDT
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  • 9/11 Thoughts Revisited

    Here is part of a post I wrote back in 2007 I thought would be worth re-posting. I’m almost ashamed to talk about what was running through my mind that morning. At the time, we were homeschooling all of our kids. We would get started in the morning with the radio [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
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  • Obama’s School Speech Stirred Some Conversation

    One of my sons got to see Obama’s speech to students on Tuesday. Having some free time after the speech, the students sitting with my son began to discuss what they had seen. Strange enough, some of the kids brought up subjects such as the Anti-Christ, one world government, the [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 5:00am EDT
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  • 16th Annual Woodland Ferry Festival

    The Woodland Ferry Association is sponsoring the 16th Annual Woodland Ferry Festival. It will be held this Saturday, September 12, 2009. Festivities run from 7am to 4pm. Some events include the following: an all-you-can-eat Farmer’s Breakfast by the Galestown Ruritans will run from 7am-10am at $7 per person. Live entertainment from [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 12:53am EDT
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  • Max Lucado’s Fearless

    Fearless addresses the issue of fear in a relevant manner. This book looks at several things addressed in Scripture regarding fear by laying them next to fears common today. These items covered include heavy topics such as death, practical topics such as having enough to meet basic needs, and personal [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 11:00am EDT
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  • Signs

    This is funny. Here’s a sign from a local business. The bottom sign has been posted for a while. The top sign was added afterward: This might not be as funny. Here’s a sign posted at the business next door: Posted in Just For Fun, Laurel, Laurel Delaware Tagged: signs [...]
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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 7:20am EDT
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  • Redneck Air Conditioning

    Last week the air conditioner at work was broke for a couple of days. Moving air through a closed up building is a little hard, but a fan like this did the job: Posted in Just For Fun Tagged: chickenhouse fan [...]
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 10:59pm EDT
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  • She Still Calls Me Daddy by Robert Wolgemuth

    She Still Calls Me Daddy takes you through some personal stories of author Robert Wolgemuth as he moves into a new stage with his daughters. Wolgemuth shares his “growing pains” as a parent taking a new role with his daughters and taking in new family members, his son-in-laws. Using the [...]
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
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  • Georgia Pastor Killed During A Drug Sting

    The AP reports that Jonathan Paul Ayers, a pastor from Lavonia, GA, was shot and killed during a drug sting operation on Tuesday September 1. According to the story, police insist that Ayers was not the target of the investigation. Their person of interest was an unnamed woman who had [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2009, 11:24am EDT
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  • BlackBerrys or BlackBerries

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    When speaking of the BlackBerry smartphone, if you are discussing more than one, do you spell it “BlackBerrys” or “BlackBerries”? I know that when you are speaking of the fruit, multiples are “blackberries”. Any help? Posted in Technology Tagged: Blackberry, smartphone, writing [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 6:09am EDT
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  • Random Thoughts #11

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    Friday my wife and I marked the 18th birthday of our two youngest children. Wow. It’s a milestone for them and us. Here is the weird thing: they said they didn’t want to do anything, and we did nothing today. Justin’s girlfriend came over after school to hang out. We [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 10:20pm EDT
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  • Be Patient For The First Day of School

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    Posted in Laurel, Laurel Delaware, schools [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 10:22pm EDT
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  • Bowling Alley Opens

    Bryan’s Bowling Center is opening Saturday. The place looks great from the road. Hopefully it will help business thrive in that part of town. Posted in Laurel, Laurel Delaware Tagged: bowling [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 4:54pm EDT
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