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Author Archives: Leprechuan
One year later
On April 5th, marked one year since I found out I was a diabetic. Since that time, my blood sugar went over 200 only three times. It’s best kept in the range of 125-130. Outside of a irregular sleeping pattern … Continue reading
Trouble with discourse and the media.
Two items. First: One of the many reasons I liked watching Keith Olbermann so much was the fact that he “got it”. With Mr. Olberman, you got fact based information with a hint of liberalism mixed with, as well as … Continue reading
30, 20, 10-7 forever.
March 1, 2011 marked 30 years since Bobby Sands MP started his hunger strike. For the most part, I have to ask, what was achieved and what was lost? Looking back, the hunger strike was the best recourse for those … Continue reading
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Tagged Bobby Sands, Daredevil, Leprechuan, Officer shooting, Rodney King
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Father Christmas doesn’t feed the reindeer, he’s got someone to do that for him
Of course I’m exhausted, in addition to the eight tiny reindeer, there are the four backups. Every one of them had to be feed and walked; yet, no other leprechuan or elf will do it. So, I’m tired and worn … Continue reading
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Father Christmas isn’t my Dad.
For many of us, the Friday after Thanksgiving is a day of fighting traffic and pushing and shoving at the store to get that “perfect” gift. Not me, I did my Christmas shopping a long time ago. You want a … Continue reading
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The fallen heroes.
The level of stupidity that I come across never ceases to amaze me. I exchanged messages with and old friend Tuesday night on Facebook, she and her husband have spend most of their lives serving this country. I found on … Continue reading
Once again, back to the salt mines.
I know it’s been a while and the two people who regularly check my blog will be happy to know I will start blogging again on a regular basis next week. Yes, it will be more of the same angry … Continue reading
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As I was saying. . .
After taking a break from blogging, I will return in the fall. I have a lot to say, however, I’m not ready yet. I apologize for the long absent. Peace, Michael
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I know I forgot something!
In March, I’m going on a field trip, so between working on the various budgets, booking my flights, I’ve neglected my blog. Also, I have had a few health related issues to address, which have yet to clear up completely. … Continue reading
Cupid isn’t stupid.
It’s almost February, which will mean this: St. Valentines Day! Every year I say the same thing, love means nothing to a tennis player. Let’s see, love is a many splendid thing, or love is like oxygen, and love means … Continue reading
Posted in Cats, food, High speed chases, Leprechuan, Los Angeles, Rant, Valentines Day
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A New York Story.
It was January 2004, and I was a foot messenger in New York and like this January day, it was bitter cold, in fact it was the coldest January day on record. At one point, I found myself at the … Continue reading
Posted in food, New York City, Rant
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Now what do I do?
The Giants lost Sunday to the Eagles; I like band, but not the football team. Back in the fall, it was the Phillies that killed the Mets season, now it’s the Eagles killed the Giants season. Monday January 12, 2009 … Continue reading
Within the dead of winter.
It’s the dead of winter and yet all I want is for the baseball season to start. I’m going through baseball withdrawal. Its clear cut and unmistakable, it begins with the final out of the World Series, and doesn’t end … Continue reading
Here we have scenes from a sober Tuesday afternoon.
I was listening to Sly and the Family Stone “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”, and it hits me, that’s the bass line from Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation 1814”. It reminded me of Bruce Springsteen’s “Pink Cadillac”, which has … Continue reading
48.
Today marks my 48th birthday, to celebrate, as soon as Ellen gets home, we’re going to a steak house. This past week has not been a fun one, it seems Ellen’s new job did hot have enough work, so she … Continue reading
Posted in Birthday, food, Leprechuan, Politics, Rant
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Just when you thought it was safe to log back on to your computer. . .
After a few days rest, I’m back, and I can’t stop laughing my head off! The Jets lost yesterday to the Dolphins. I’ve seen a lot of football, but the Jets look like they need to go back and relearn … Continue reading
Posted in Brett Farve, Christmas, Christmas shopping, football, Leprechuan, New York Jets, Rant
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It’s later than you think.
Let me see here, Christmas is only a few scant days off; the New Years day is little more than a week away and some of you have not even started Christmas shopping. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? I did … Continue reading
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What mean ing of it all; from Luke.
I was going to wait until Christmas Eve to post this; however, I felt it would be best to post it now. Luke 2:1-14 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar … Continue reading
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Now for something completely different, FOOD!
I went to Swiss Colony’s website and ordered a chocolate butter creme Snowman log. I love chocolate, chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookies chocolate syrup. The best part will come Christmas day when I will get to dive into another ham! … Continue reading
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Jingle jangle!
Ellen and I decided to forgo buying a Christmas tree this year. So, I did the next best thing. I printed out a photo of a Christmas tree and taped it to the wall in the living room and told … Continue reading
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I call it the left coast because I left it a long time ago.
I have found figured out where the most worthless place in the world, it is Southern California. The drug users, scammers, lairs as well as the arrogant self-righteous people who think they know what’s best for you, these are people … Continue reading
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For whatever it’s worth.
Monday marked 28 years since John Lennon was shot. I remember listening to Don Imus a few years back and the guest, whose name can not recall, said; “Ever think that Mark David Chapman was aiming for Yoko, and missed?” … Continue reading
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A Day That Will Live In Infamy
Exactly 67 years ago this Sunday December 6th, Pearl Harbor was attack. My father was already serving in the Army; my mom was just a teenager. War was brewing in Europe for years, yet there was a feeling we might … Continue reading
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Hark! Here that bell?
The other half and I went to the superdupermarket and in front was the bell ringer for the Salvation Army. I can not think of a better organization to contribute money to this holiday season. Sometimes, the Salvation Army is … Continue reading
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . balloon?
All my life I’ve watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, this year I’m going to record it and watch it after dinner. I love my DVR. I remember a lot of balloons, but the two I can remember most from … Continue reading
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Take your bird and stuff it.
Here is the link to the The Gobble Gobble blog The other half will be cooking a ham for Thanksgiving, I will be eating the ham on Thanksgiving. Works out kinda nice doesn’t it? Those who know me and know … Continue reading
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New site, same angry rant.
Welcome to my new blog site. I hope that I will be able to make this easier for people to access. I will attempt to blog at least twice a week, maybe more depending on my life goes. Do not … Continue reading
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