Posted on July 12th, 2009 by paisie
Something fun, for a change! I like listening to NPR’s (National Public Radio, 91.5 FM) “Whadya Know” program and found this out today. NECCO wafers were made by the New England Candy Company (get it? NECCO?) beginning in the 1840s!! That means that Civil War soldiers enjoyed them (that was part of their trivia question, [...]
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Posted on July 10th, 2009 by paisie
Reading my latest Sports Illustrated, I see that Mr. Vick is eligible to play in the NFL. The article I read includes several opinions that, for the most part, say “Let him play because he’s been punished enough.” My opinion as to whether he should be allowed to play focuses on why football teams would sign [...]
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Posted on July 2nd, 2009 by paisie
That’s a fancy title, but I couldn’t come up with anything more fitting at this late (early?) at night. I realized I haven’t blogged for awhile and the only news I have for today is that I gave blood at the Cary Red Cross office. Why do I let myself be stuck with a large [...]
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Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by paisie
Ah, nothing to say that is meant for students, although I hope some stop by to read what their ‘old’ teacher is thinking about. I just got back from a trip to Columbus Ohio with my daughter, who’ll be going to grad school there starting in July. This is her first apartment, so it’s been [...]
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Posted on June 6th, 2009 by paisie
Wanna bet? Look at this video – be sure to watch it all the way to the end, as the first part with the girls eating their meal will play a part in what comes next. I am interested in reading your comments which, I hope, do not include words like “gross, ewww, etc.” Now [...]
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