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Month: August 2003

Busted for being a Geek…

Posted on August 28, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Busted for being a Geek…
General Technology

 I was almost arrested as a terrorist this morning. I was at the airport in the waiting area outside the security area waiting for Laura’s flight to get in. Since I had a few minutes, I pulled out my Palm Pilot and keyboard and started typing some notes for my tech meeting. I got up … Read More “Busted for being a Geek…” »

Bourbon Street Bordello

Posted on August 25, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Bourbon Street Bordello
Restaurants

NOTE: This restaurant is now closed August 28  – I’m sitting outside of the Bourbon Street Bordello. Not in the Big Easy, but in lovely downtown Greenville. It isn’t a real bordello, in the commonly accepted sense of the word, but a New Orleans-themed restaurant that used to be called Betty Pearle’s Bordello. I had … Read More “Bourbon Street Bordello” »

Eight weeks…

Posted on August 24, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Eight weeks…
Miscellaneous

In the mainstream denominations, I guess I am now what’s refered to as one of the “unchurched,” although I think that’s a euphanism for what evangelical churches call “unsaved.” I hardly count myself in either group. The morning was cool and breezy for a change, which made the weekend routine of yard work much more … Read More “Eight weeks…” »

Get bit…

Posted on August 23, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Get bit…
Music

I went to see Bob’s band, The Copperheads for the first time last night. They were playing at a little place in Spartanburg called the Guitar Bar. It also turned out to be a birthday celebration for Roxanne. While Bob was onstage playing blues and cover tunes, Roxanne had her own floor show going, greeting … Read More “Get bit…” »

Going to California with an aching in my heart

Posted on August 20, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Going to California with an aching in my heart
Miscellaneous

Actually, staying home while someone else goes. Laura left for her nano-conference in Santa Barbara this morning. (A very, very small conference.) After dropping her off at the airport at 6:00 AM, I had plenty of time before having to go to the office, so I went in search of breakfast. I finally wound up … Read More “Going to California with an aching in my heart” »

Seven weeks

Posted on August 17, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Seven weeks
Miscellaneous

Seven weeks without organized religion – the only thing that comes remotely close is the time I spent in Europe. Even then I was in and out of historical cathedrals. This time I haven’t even darkened a church door. We actually had a good reason to miss church this morning – a command performance, as … Read More “Seven weeks” »

Take me to the river…

Posted on August 16, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Take me to the river…
Paddling

One turbine running at 100% – ideal conditions for a run down the Green. Unfortunately, hundreds of others, mainly on inner tubes, also thought so. Despite the crowds, Bob and I still had a good run. Dodging the float bubbas was not unlike my daily commute on I-85. With the fast river conditions, crowds, and … Read More “Take me to the river…” »

A week of Mondays

Posted on August 15, 2003 By Tom No Comments on A week of Mondays
Miscellaneous

School started back this week with a vengeance. I didn’t know how much I would despise wearing neck ties after having not worn one for the past however many weeks. The district’s opening ceremonies were uplifting, inspiring, and generally the best I’ve seen yet. However, between this nasty worm virus and the computers crashing at … Read More “A week of Mondays” »

The Sky is falling…

Posted on August 14, 2003 By Tom No Comments on The Sky is falling…
Miscellaneous

For the first time in weeks, there is a clear sky. Last night we sat in the hot tub and watched remnants of the Persied Meteor Shower. However, living this close to Haywood Mall, we only saw two meteors – at least enough for a good wish. I remember a fellow teacher who once thought … Read More “The Sky is falling…” »

Busy Busy Week

Posted on August 9, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Busy Busy Week
Miscellaneous

Busy, busy week – school’s starting back next week, so many of the teachers are back this week. I’m sure that next week is going to be crazier. We finally have the green room furnished — grown-up furniture. Of course, there was a corner where I could put something not-so-grown-up. The combination pool, air hockey, … Read More “Busy Busy Week” »

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