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Our Journey With A Leaky Basement Part I

Houses are funny things, containing so much of our lives and yet so temporary and odd in their own way. We buy them and work hard to make them reflect who we are...but they, or we, can be gone or partially destroyed in the wink of an eye. They are also curious in how they can look so different when empty or when things are moved around and "out of place". And the longer someone resides in a home the more settled in things are, and the more shocking it looks when a room is emptied, or the house is changed in some way. I write all this as a crew is turning part of our home into what looks like a scene from Breaking Bad. They are creating a "negative air" environment in our basement, to prevent mold spores and foul air from escaping and entering the rest of our home. Heavy plastic is going up, effectively sealing 1/3 of our basement off from the rest of the house. Zipper doors are included with this plastic blanket and they make this odd sound that really does feel e

Emperor X - H.M.S. Blank Mediterranean (feat. Oliver Wittchow)

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Tasty!

Supporters, critics weigh in on $42M Missoula County parks, trails bond

Good coverage. A few inaccuracies but overall very pleased with the article. There seems to be some confusion on the bond...the bond has something for everyone and will improve our quality of life, provide additional play opportunities (of the most important type) by replacing 10 playgrounds in Missoula, create a new County Trails program to leverage funds to better connect communities and provide more access to public land, and fully build Fort Missoula Regional Park with its trails, pavilions, dog park, new softball complex, and new multi-use sports fields which will allow us to host sporting events we can't now and provide an economic driver for our community. Vote YES for Parks & Trails! Supporters, critics weigh in on $42M Missoula County parks, trails bond
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I have a confession to make...I am in Indianapolis and I didn't really tell anyone I was coming. Sorry, Joe & Brian & Steve and all my other beloved Indy friends, this is a quick trip and I am being selfish. And yes, I told Pete we should arrange a Purdue reunion this year and am going sans my old roomie; had to do it braaaaaa! I came home to visit my folks, my brother, sister, and their families and to catch the #Purdue - Michigan State football game tomorrow. I'm sorry I didn't make plans and try to arrange visits. Simply put, I'm exhausted and need a break and this weekend is just what the doctor ordered. It's been 14 months since my last visit, the longest time I've ever been away from my home town and family. Today we drove through Broad Ripple and I got to see one of my most favorite people, Karen Van der Walle at her studio, The Potter's House. We drove downtown and had lunch at Shapiro's. Then headed over to Mass Avenue and shopped (

Heaven 17 - Penthouse and Pavement 1981

North Central High School 1981...yes, this was popular. Much to my kids horror, I danced to this song tonight in Old Navy. Why not, they already think I am totally uncool.  Luckily I was gravitating towards The Replacements, New Order and others and escaped pop music for several decades!

Johnny O's Army of Good RATPOD 2014 Page

Johnny O's Army of Good RATPOD 2014 Page Every year I ask my friends to dig into their pockets to support Camp Mak-A-Dream. Camp is a very special place, where kids and young adults with cancer get a cost-free Montana camping experience that is so much more than camping. They come from all across the country and all walks of life and for many this will be their first (and maybe only) time seeing the mountains and being around others fighting the same battle. Every donation, whether $10 or $1000 helps. My goal is to raise $6,000 and so far we are at $1,000 Please consider a donation today. Thanks friends (my chicken legs and boney butt don't say thanks, but the pain is worht the gain!!!!)

Big News for Ultimate

USA Ultimate Officially Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee  Exciting news for our sport!