Category Archives: Just Because

Security at the London Olympics

You can bet no terrorist is going to try anything once they realize these guys are on the job: . . “Exterminate! Exterminate!” Have a great day! 😛 .

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Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day – A Light-Hearted Tribute

How can you not love a company that puts out commercials like this: . . My friend Bob passed these along the other day (go pee first….): . . Show your support for this wonderful company today – go get … Continue reading

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“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

I ran across this the other day – Mack Wilberg‘s arrangement of this beloved hymn (sung by the incomparable Mormon Tabernacle Choir) gave me goosebumps: . . Have a great Sunday! . [Update 08/05/12]: Thanks to Doug Ross over at … Continue reading

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Something Beautiful – “Per Te”

I’ve loved this song since the first time that I heard it; Josh Groban has such an amazing voice, and “Per Te” (from his multi-platiunum album “Closer“)  is just an amazing song – the soaring violins, piano accompaniment, and tympani undertones just stir … Continue reading

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The Prodigal Cat

Years ago, we acquired a big, fat, fluffy grey kitten. She was the cutest little puffball, so we named her “Puff”. A few weeks later, we noticed a couple of symmetrical protuberances near her tail – turns out “she” was … Continue reading

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“Summertime” from Porgy and Bess

In the heat of the summer, what better song to share than the haunting “Summertime” from George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess“? Here is Harolyn Blackwell’s ethereal performance (Paula Ingram plays the role of “Clara” in this 1993 “American Playhouse” staging; her … Continue reading

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Weekend at Teresa’s – Bill Whittle, My Friend Annabelle, and the Go-Go’s

. Most of the time, Bill Whittle says it much better than I ever could – this is no exception: .

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I Could Get Used to This…..

. . Since Sarah moved back in with us, she has been helping out a lot around the house. It’s been a real godsend for Paul and me, because she has taken over a lot of the tasks that I … Continue reading

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She’s Starting Early….

Knowing what we do (or think that we do) about Down syndrome, I didn’t think that we would ever have to worry about Rebecca sneaking out at night, but now I’m not so sure…. I was walking by her bedroom yesterday morning and … Continue reading

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“Hallelujah” – k.d. lang

. There are so many wonderful versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” out there – originally covered by John Cale, the version performed by the late Jeff Buckley is perhaps the most well-known of them all (the song has also been … Continue reading

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