Tag Archives: Friends

Not Pokin’ Along

Posted on June 15, 2008 by ken

Frequent tbbs commenter and all-round good egg James Slusher is in Las Vegas this weekend, playing in the World Series of Poker Event #27. Via the Evil Genius Chronicles, an update on how he’s doing: At the last check-in, the … Continue reading →

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And Records Fall

Posted on November 3, 2007 by ken

I’m from Kansas. Growing up as I did on the Kansas-Nebraska border, I’ve been known to root for the Cornhuskers of Nebraska during football season. Absence making the heart grow fonder and all, how ’bout them Jayhawks! The most points … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Eddie and Joan!

Posted on September 9, 2007 by ken

Sometimes, your hometown paper renders good news. In this case, SWMBO and I read that my first boss and his wife are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Their actual wedding date is August 25, but when you get the paper … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth!

Posted on July 4, 2007 by ken

Be careful with the fireworks, watch out for fellow travelers; also watch out for the cops, and the MADD-assisted sobriety checkpoints. The text that appears below is the reason for the season; how much of this still applies? And who … Continue reading →

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One Year Without the Acidman

Posted on June 30, 2007 by ken

June 26, 2006 was the day I learned of the death of the legendary blogger Rob Smith, the Acidman. I read his blog always, commented a few times, and grew quite fond of the crusty old guy, even though we … Continue reading →

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Memorializing

Posted on May 28, 2007 by ken

Happy Memorial Day! A day off. Always a good thing. We’ve seen yesterday’s race cars, many in military service livery, roar around the track. President Bush has made the visit to Arlington, to adorn the Tomb of the Unknowns. All … Continue reading →

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Chief Morale Officer

Posted on April 10, 2007 by ken

I have a colleague, good friend, and beer-drinking buddy who returns to work today after a Caribbean cruise. For the last week, he’s dined lavishly, basked in the sun, and enjoyed delicious tropical beverages.1 He called me last night, to … Continue reading →

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Porktoberfest

Posted on September 24, 2006 by ken

That’s what I had for dinner last night, at the local Famous Dave’s. SWMBO, I, and another couple we hadn’t seen in quite a little while met for an early dinner. Mmmm.. A perfectly sauced smoked pork cutlet, served with … Continue reading →

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Three Years, One Day

Posted on September 14, 2006 by ken

Sunday, September 14, 2003. SWMBO and I had attended church on Saturday night, and were rattling around the house on a calm Sunday. I was drinking coffee, watching NASCAR This Morning, and trolling NASCAR-related internet sites in an effort to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dave!

Posted on August 3, 2006 by ken

Happy Birthday to Dave Slusher, major factotum at The Evil Genius Chronicles Weblog and Clambake, and all-round good egg. Dave’s late father and I were co-workers and friends. This circle grew to include SWMBO and Dave’s mom, and the four … Continue reading →

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