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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:30 AM

Birding

Ever since there was even a hint of spring, we’ve had a bird sitting hanging out in a tree in the back yard singing the same short song over and over again. He’s at it for probably 14-15 hours a day. We’ve named him Kevin. I don’t know why it’s Kevin...
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Monday, May 13, 2013 12:30 AM

CPL and NRA

Over the last couple weeks, I received my NRA membership card and my Concealed Pistol License from the state. Some people cheer when they hear that and others cringe. Why did I get them? Allow me to explain… I probably wouldn’t have joined the NRA except...
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Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:30 AM

Yellow Pages

You know that feeling of guilt/frustration you get when those yellow pages come to your door and you drop them straight in the recycle bin? It’s such a waste of energy and resources. I just learned about a site called YellowPagesOptOut.com . Just as the...
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:30 AM

Zane Lamprey’s New TV Show

For those of you who were fans of Three Sheets and Drinking Made Easy, there’s good news: Zane Lamprey is attempting to launch a new show! It will be in the same vein as the previous shows. He travels around the world, enjoys local alcohol, learns a bit...
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:30 AM

New TV Channels

We’re all familiar with CBS, ABC and NBC, but the new “TV channels” are shaping up to be Amazon, Netflix and YouTube. All three companies are purchasing exclusive content for their sites. And these are some pretty big deals with names...
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Friday, April 26, 2013 12:30 AM

Newborn Photography

We’re getting closer and closer to meeting our son, and we want to document his arrival with some photographs. Tyla found a bunch of great newborn photographers in our area, but for the prices felt much too high for photographers ones she liked...
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Monday, April 22, 2013 12:30 AM

Let’s Bowl

Back in 2001 and 2002, there was a great show on Comedy Central called Let’s Bowl. It was a combination of Judge Judy, Most Extreme Elimination Challenge, and a bowling alley. The idea was that two people would arrive looking to settle some small disagreement...
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:30 AM

Three Years

Three years ago today Tyla and I were married. The first three years were amazing and this year we’re adding a son to our family. She’s been a wonderful wife and I know she’s going to be an amazing mother too. I love you Tyla!
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Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:30 AM

Baptism Plans

In roughly two months, I’ll have a son! Time is flying and crawling at the same time. We’ve been making lots of decisions along the way, and one of them is about his baptism. General tradition is to have the baptism in church fairly soon after the birth...
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Thursday, April 04, 2013 12:14 PM

Goodbye Grandpa

Earlier today, Grandpa Martens lost his battle against cancer and won his seat in heaven. At 94 years old, he had been fighting complications for quite a while and was ready to go home. This leaves a big hole in our hearts, but it’s comforting to...
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Thursday, April 04, 2013 12:30 AM

Church Sign Progress

Our church has been trying to get a new sign for years. It must have been three or four years ago when we raised the money for it, but for one reason or another, it never got completed. Late last fall, the project got kicked into high gear. TimS got the...
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Sunday, March 31, 2013 12:27 PM

Happy Easter!

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.  Come and see the place where he lay.  Then go quickly and tell his disciples...
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Friday, March 29, 2013 12:30 AM

Cirque Du Solei In Redmond

Every year, the Cirque du Solei show comes to Marymoor Park in Redmond and sets up their tents for a month or two. We’ve always talked about going and this year we finally pulled the trigger. We were a little hesitant because we’ve seen some Cirque-style...
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Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:30 AM

Lowes vs Home Depot

I generally shop at Home Depot because it’s closer than Lowes, but as I wandered through Lowes recently, I wondered what is different between the two companies besides the colors. Here’s what a little internet research turned up: Size: Home...
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Monday, March 25, 2013 12:30 AM

Removing A Car Dealer Sticker

When you spend tens of thousands of dollars on a new car, it’s more than a little frustrating to have the dealer slap their thirty cent emblem on the back and give themselves free advertising. I didn’t push it when we bought our car because every car...
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