Monthly Archives: September 2009

Charter Communications admits they’re a dishonest company

Posted on September 30, 2009 by owner

I received a letter in today’s postal mail from Charter that said in big letters on the outside, “Important Information enclosed”.  So I opened it to look and see if it was an odd rate change, a lineup change, notification … Continue reading →

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2016 Olympics, anywhere else, woo!

Posted on September 29, 2009 by owner

There’s been much said in the past couple of weeks about Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics, most of it surrounding President Obama’s support for the bid. While I don’t mind him doing that, I don’t think Chicago’s a good … Continue reading →

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Facebook, what facebook?

Posted on September 27, 2009 by owner

In case you’re wondering where I vanished to (because I know you all do, right?  RIGHT?!?!?), according to the error message I’m receiving my account’s on walkabout while they do some maintenance and they assure me it’ll be available after … Continue reading →

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Reports from the field

Posted on September 26, 2009 by owner

First off, I want to say thank you to my customers today.  I hope you enjoy the glass pieces you purchased as much as I enjoyed making them. But I have to say to everyone else, it’s rough out there … Continue reading →

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The magic of show prep

Posted on September 26, 2009 by owner

I got everything under the sun into the car tonight and there’s still more that needs to be crammed in for my show tomorrow at the Spirit of Shrewsbury.   This is one of those odd space shows where you … Continue reading →

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So what makes a religion?

Posted on September 21, 2009 by owner

I was reading this article (found here with it’s colorful comments), and had to wonder; what actually constitutes a religion? Most (if not all) of the major religions are founded on some variation of the basic golden rule tenet, “Do … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. Obama

Posted on September 20, 2009 by owner

Dear Mr. Obama, First and foremost, congratulations on your election victory.  It was a hard won battle but if nothing else it was nice to see a clear cut victory not mired down with legal challenges for a change. I … Continue reading →

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Sentinel in the night

Posted on September 20, 2009 by owner

While you lie ensconced in slumber I stand watch through the hours, kistening, watching, waiting; ready to do battle with all and any that may come under cloak of darkness to do you harm. Your gentle breath in and out … Continue reading →

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Value this, First National Bank of Omaha

Posted on September 19, 2009 by owner

I have credit cards I’m trying to get the balances off of.  I over spent in the past and now I’m trying to be good and dig out.  Recently, I paid off my card from the First National Bank of … Continue reading →

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The battery chronicles, continued

Posted on September 16, 2009 by owner

In response to my earlier post, someone asked if I could post pictures of my setup, so here we go.   I have to say, it’s a lot less intimidating than it sounded settting this up. I began by putting … Continue reading →

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