In April of 2007, I posted my first Active Rain blog. I had no idea what the heck I was doing. Quickly found out and climbed the ranks nationally here, but then my internet went down at home for 2 ENTIRE MONTHS. Unfortunately, habit become created quickly and soon, even after restoration of my
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12/30/2012
So while the kids just couldn't wait for Christmas, it did have a tendency to take it's toll on them all. Here is my 4th child, Grant. He's finishing some last minute shopping for mom and for some siblings.... But, alas, my 7 year old can't shop like mom can and is wiped out. Good time sleeping
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12/30/2012
So...I'm finally getting back to my regular posting...and yes, it's Friday Night...so now it's time for my Friday Night Tunes. I love acoustic covers. Here's a great remake of Drops of Jupiter by Train, being remade by Boyce Avenue. A great way to relax.... Happy Friday.I hop you enjoy it as much
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12/28/2012
Yep....it seems as if we are at a major impass on this. Those dam Dems and Reps just can't budge. Me??? I don't want tax increases and yes we need spending cuts, but an agreement, as of today seems like it's a virtual lock that barring some last minute miracle, that we're going over the cliff.
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12/28/2012
Too simple here.....very simple here. When I die...I'll leave a legacy. You will as well. What will your legacy be? Here are a few positve and negative legacies for you to consider: Negative: 1) I drank a lot of beer and had a lot of fun; 2) I made a lot of money; 3) I had a lot of vacations; 4)
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12/27/2012
Yes...we had a blast! It was a lot of fun. Every year I try to write something a bit inspirational. I couldn't this year...until Christamas day. Then my 5 year old all but slapped me in the face on the meaning of Christmas. Here's my message to my staff: Michelle and I spent less than $50
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12/26/2012
Tonight we celebrated a Christmas with my wife, 5 kids and my mom and dad. This year they are headed up to their place in Door County to spend Christmast with 2 of my other siblings. Jealous??? You bet...but to have my parents all night...selfishly not sharing them with anyone else, well....let
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12/16/2012
So, I'm sitting here thinking to myself that it's been quite a while since I've posted a Friday Night Tunes. While doing my search for a fun, Friday night song, I came up with a great acoustic remaster of the classic Simon & Garfunkel tune of Cecilia. Here is a really fun remake with a hip youn
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12/14/2012
As an attorney and as a lender I've seen more and more people buying and selling in trust. A trust is a great way to own property. It affords ownership, while protecting the individual in many respects. There are a few things that people need to know when doing a trust and getting a loan. 1) For
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12/12/2012
So I had my Green Bay Packer tickets to the game last week. My son and I spent the night prior to the game at our farm. Then we made the 2 hour jaunt to the game. The game was great. Great crowd, great revelry and a great win. For my son, as much as he loved the game, he loved the life exper
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12/11/2012