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Still a few spots left: Two Aimpoint Green Reading Clinics Sat Sept 10th and 24th at Westhaven CC

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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake shakes VA

Felt as far as NY and Rhode Island. The Pentagon was evacuated as a precaution.   View Larger Map

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A Pirate Looks at 40

Well, today is the day. I have now turned 40. Is 40 the new 20? If so, it sure doesn’t feel like it. I really never liked anything that was “the new” anything else. So, what does it mean to … Continue reading

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Dear Blog, I’m sorry I’ve neglected you.

I’m disgusted. I just looked and it has been over 2 months since my last post. I guess it really doesn’t matter as I don’t think anyone is reading this anyway. I t is more therapy for me than it … Continue reading

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Snow Daze!!!

We got about 6″ of snow in Tennessee yesterday. We went and played fetch with snowballs with the dogs. They can’t seem to figure out where the snow balls go when they roll up in the snow on the ground. … Continue reading

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Why it is difficult to Rate Shop in Today’s Mortgage Market

Imagine if you will for a moment, that you wanted to shop for the cheapest gas station to buy gas at. It seems easy enough at first. You can drive around and look at the big billboards and after you … Continue reading

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Pirate Looking at 40 Music City1/2 Marathon Challenge

So, I am thinking about training for and running in the 1/2 Marathon in late April this year. I am almost 40, terribly out of shape and probably 50 or more pounds overweight. A buddy of mine at church mentioned … Continue reading

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Disneyworld, BlueGreen, Ghost Tours and World Golf Village

What do all of these have in common? They are all great places to stay or visit while in Florida. My wife, Steph and I just returned from 10 days in Orlando and St. Augustine. We hit all of the … Continue reading

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Now, Really looking at 40 now 50

Well, I just passed 39 a few months ago so unless I am going to look back (which I am not) the only other choice is to look forward. And what is ahead of me? Among other things 40. Yep, … Continue reading

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Golf Is Officially an Olympic Sport Again

For the first time in over a century, golf will be back as an Olympic sport. A strong presentation was made in person to the Olympic committee in Copenhagen headed by PGA Tour VP Ty Votaw also featuring PGA and … Continue reading

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