Category Archives: My Heroes

A George Carlin “Minithon”

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Honestly, when I wrote that post over four years ago, the list of my “favorite” comedians was simply too long for me to narrow down without leaving off some very important people. But, of them all, if I had to pick one comedian to top my list of those who “dared to use great comedy to pry open the eyes of the intentionally blind,” I’d have to pick George Carlin. Continue reading →

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One Giant Loss – Neil Armstrong Dead At 82

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

If you know anything at all about me, you’ll know that I’m a nut for the space program. You’ll also know what a sad day this is for space nuts all around the world… R.I.P Neil. You will be sorely … Continue reading →

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Roger Federer Reigns Again!

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

Those of you who read my The Roundabout Rebound post will know that I was looking forward to today’s Wimbledon Men’s Singles Championship match between Roger Federer and Andy Murray with more than a little trepidation. Hell, if truth be … Continue reading →

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Honoring Our Soldiers

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

My apologies to everyone who left comments yesterday. I promise that I will try to respond as soon as I’m able. Frankly though, I was already “scraping bottom” when I published It Ain’t Easy Being This Good, and my day … Continue reading →

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Adam Savage Is My Hero!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Somewhere, buried deep inside this blog amongst all my crazy ramblings, I talked about how my fascination with the space program inspired within me a lifelong love of learning. I also talked about how my “socialization issues” drove me away … Continue reading →

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