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the top 5 list of 2009 new year’s resolutions

Posted in Family, Friends, tagged , on December 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »

It’s that time of year again, time for the “Top 5 List” of New Year’s Resolutions. Since my flaws run deep and wide, I need a list of 5 to scratch the surface. So here it is folks, the “Top 5 List”:
1. More Family Time
Work and family can be a real juggling act some days. [...]

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company christmas parties

Posted in Friends, tagged , , , on December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The Holiday Season is upon us, and the company Christmas parties have come and gone. Our department of 80+ employees had our party at Touch of Class here in Cedar Rapids. They cater a nice meal, provide an open bar, and give away some nice gifts. We keep it pretty mild, so to speak. The [...]

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2 hours of bell ringing

Posted in Community, Family, tagged , , , , on December 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Our family has been very fortunate over the years, and during the holiday season especially, we like to find ways to give back to the community. We always give a gift to the “Giving Tree” at church; we donate a gift to “Toys for Tots”; and we give to the United Way. This year, my [...]

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delays, delays, delays…

Posted in Home Construction, tagged , on December 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I must have been delusional to think we’d be in our new house by Christmas. There are so many things left to do, I’m not convinced the house will even be ready by the first of the New Year. Of course our keeps saying he’s shooting to get us in before or around Christmas, but [...]

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