Tag Archives: Religion

How I Created the Dunkin’ Donuts Drive Thru…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

  “Nice job, son. Pull in up ahead and we’ll get a treat.”   It was a weekend in early spring, 1977, and I was the proud owner of a driving permit. My father had let me drive for over three … Continue reading →

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Hey, Everybody! The Liebster Award!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

Hoy! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the accolades just keep on coming. I was nominated for the Liebster Blog Award by Chance of Sun, which I appreciate and am thankful for. She is an Arizona girl recently transplanted to Germany (I am … Continue reading →

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Hey, Everybody! The ABC Award!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

 So, today I just got nominated for an award by another blogger, susartandfood, which is kind of cool. You should check out her blog; she writes well and always has a great recipe at the end (occasionally she missteps by including broccoli … Continue reading →

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The Ten Other Greatest Inventions of All Time

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

  Since the dawn of time, mankind has faced countless and imposing obstacles that have defied its progress. Fortunately, each generation of man has produced clear thinking, innovative geniuses willing to push past the throngs of perplexed, idly drooling strugglers (such as myself) … Continue reading →

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Cat’s in the Cradle

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

I don’t remember my father being around that much as I was growing up. I’m sure he was there from time to time, but I just don’t recall much in the way of interaction as a child. He was in the … Continue reading →

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That’s My Boy

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Thestrugglershandbook

My son came into this world fifteen months after the birth of our first child ( see Wedding Bells are Clanking). Unlike the first pregnancy, this time we knew the gender of our child; to say I was excited to … Continue reading →

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Wedding Bells are Clanking

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Thestrugglershandbook

My eldest child, my twenty-three year old, beautiful, sweet daughter, just got engaged this past week. It had to happen eventually, but I’m still having trouble wrapping my mind around the thought of her getting married (too bad I can’t just sit on … Continue reading →

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Dr. Josef Mengele, D.D.S. – Part II

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Thestrugglershandbook

My wife and I first began dating in July of 1983. Soon after, I met her parents for the first time. I think it was safe to say I made quite an impression on them: they told her afterwards they preferred she … Continue reading →

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A Retraction (Of Sorts)

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Thestrugglershandbook

I will, on occasion, go back and read some of my posts (someone has to) from time to time. It’s weird, but my perspective can change within a matter of days; I will read something and think That was a weird … Continue reading →

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God, Don’t Let Me Die in Louisiana – Part II

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Thestrugglershandbook

Not actual Family Members (Far as I Know)   After a couple of days, I had recovered sufficiently from the horrors of swamp fishing (Part I) with my grandfather. My cousin, let’s call him J.D. (everyone else does), asked if … Continue reading →

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