More fireworks from Jonesborough
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Obviously, over the last month we said goodbye to a lot of people in Tennessee. With our move to Indiana looming like a long shadow over everything we did, I couldn’t help but think about the many other times I’ve said goodbye to people over the years. Some of the farewells were very memroable and I…
tmatt’s a right-winger! At least that’s what these people think. Funny, I don’t remember thinking that when I had him as a Communications prof. I never really thought that when I read his articles or his posts. He never really shared much political philosophy in the classroom (although he had us listen to Rush Limbaugh…
I kept reminding Aiden that he should pick the teams he thought would win…not necessarily the teams he wanted to win. Of course, those things are one in the same to a seven year-old. I was surprised he didn’t have much trouble choosing between Indiana and North Carolina. He’s been a Carolina fan since he…
Monday (9/21) The drive back to Addis from Durame lasted entirely too long. We toured a medical facility that is supported by our agency. We also had the opportunity to stop and take pictures of Mihret’s actual birth-village. But the drive back to Addis from Durame still lasted entirely too long. Because we knew that…
Tell me if you’ve heard this one: Despite warnings from colleagues and friends, a scientist/researcher embarks on a dangerous experiment that could lead to mass destruction and death. Sounds like a plot from a bad superhero movie, right? Said scientist/researcher goes on with the experiment. Experiment goes bad. Things blow up. A new villain is…
