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Perfect Balance

October 16th, 2008 · No Comments · internet, life, random thoughts

Earlier this week the results of a study were released analyzing drinking habits and brain size.
Overall, the more alcohol consumed, the smaller the brain volume, with abstainers having a higher brain volume than former drinkers, light drinkers (one to seven drinks per week), moderate drinkers (eight to 14 drinks per week), and heavy drinkers [...]

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This Post Is Brought To You By My Dad

October 13th, 2008 · No Comments · life

13 years ago my Dad convinced me to buy a 1979 truck, and no doubt some of you still remember the beast, or at least it’s legend. While it may not have been much to look at, it was an opportunity for me to work with my Dad for many hours (attempting to) learn the [...]

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Acura vs Accent

August 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment · life, married life, random thoughts, whatever

Christa got a new car. I’ll just put that out there since the cat is out of the bag…
So hows about a little friendly comparison fun!

        

        
2005 Acura TSX
2002 Hyundai Accent GS

Milage:
34,000
94,000

Power:
4cyl 205hp
4cyl 105hp

Trans:
Automatic w/ Tiptronic
5 speed Manual

Wheels:
17″ Sport Low Profile
14″ Racing-inspired bald

Other Features:
6 CD changer, in dash Navigation, XM, heated [...]

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The Mundane

July 30th, 2008 · 3 Comments · detroit, life, random thoughts, the kids, whatever

In the past week I/we did these things (in no particular order):
1. Went golfing with Steve before he left town. Discovered we all suck pretty badly at golf.
2. Went to a Tigers game a few rows back from the dugout.

3. Acted like we knew what we were doing after watching our 100th episode of The [...]

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Camping Recap

July 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment · life, whatever

Longpoint 2008 has come and gone, and somehow we managed to take 1 photo for the 4 days we were out there. One. Uno. And it’s not even all that exciting (though it does at least prove we were drinking there…

Anyway, I’m hoping someone has some pictures I can publish to make up for my [...]

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Gone Camping

July 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments · life, whatever

See yah later Ferndizzy, we’re headed to Long Point for our annual alcohol consumption slash liver testing camping trip!
This year we’ve got a group of 20-odd happy campers, so it should be a doozy. Check back next week for what I’m sure will be some AMAZING stories of BEACH SURVIVAL. Stay tuned…

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Car For Sale!

June 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments · life, whatever

2003 Mazda 6 for sale if anyone’s in the market!  You can also check it on Autotrader.com AD# 52610125
$8600 OBO

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Daft Punk - Around the World

June 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment · life, music

As if I need more to remind me I’m getting old…
Did you know it was 10 years ago that Daft Punk released their debut album Homework?

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Red Wings and Tigers and Blackberrys - OH MY

April 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments · detroit, life, music, random thoughts

Some of you have wondered what’s been going on in Detroit with the lack of posts lately.
Well, we went to see a Tigers game and a Red Wings play off game last week, we’ve both been busier than crap with work, and we started a LITTLE home improvement project.

We opened pandora’s box with that last [...]

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Hello Spring

March 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · life, owning a home, the kids

Ahhh springtime, I had almost forgotten how good you feel. The time of year where the sun warms & the permafrost rolls back to reveal FOUR MONTHS WORTH OF DOG SHIT IN THE BACK YARD.

Par for the course as a dog owner. I guess you can count this my official 1st day of spring. Welcome [...]

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