Monthly Archives: January 2011

January 24, 2011

The world according to Bob Maue

My dad would be 94 years old today. In honor of his birthday, I’m remembering some of my favorite Bob Maue quotes: 1. If you keep watching Batman, you’re going to turn into a moron. 2. Why don’t you play … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2011

The blame game

I’ve noticed a common theme running through my life this week, woven through the books I’ve been reading and real-life events.  The theme of trying to assign blame for tragic events…a school bus accident (fiction), a teenager’s death from cancer … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2011

Undecking the halls

Is there a sadder annual chore than taking down the Christmas tree? When we trim the tree, there’s such hope. Not only “hope” in the traditional Advent kind of way. But hope for the season. That all the presents will … Continue reading →

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