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- December 21st, 2009
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I’ve recently begun reading a relatively new blog that gives Christian insights for mediation and prayer. I like it because the techniques mentioned are genuine and they open ones mind and hear…
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- December 20th, 2009
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rileycentral has updated his Flickr.
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Damien Finding Firewood and Clarity this Christmas ping.fm/dcVVj.
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Damien at the Speed of Life
I chose the title because this Christmas I’m burning a lot of firewood. I’ve learned what a “cord” of wood is and Sarah has managed to find some great deals on Craig’s L…
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Damien Don't neglect your mental health this time of year. Here's a post on depression over the holidays ping.fm/3eKOw.
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For decades I’ve heard about how the Holidays are the saddest time of the year for many. I once dated a girl who had “SAD” or, seasonal affective disorder. I did notice how when the…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Damien at the Speed of Life
I read this story this morning. I am stunned. It seems like it had to be drugs or anorexia. We won’t know until the coroner’s report is public. Unless they have a pre-existing condition…
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I’ve always sought to understand big ideas by looking at their history. I change my focus and theme a lot on this blog because I am always seeking to understand this concept. I think I am now c…
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This is a review of a health product I was sent free of charge but the compensation did not affect my opinions expressed here. The Acu-Life Thera Pod is a pad compress with a strap for ease of use. I…
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- December 19th, 2009
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Damien I just put 13 movies on schedule for TIVO. Man this is the stuff I miss when go to work!
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Damien Envious of all the snow on the East coast. Hope we get some here.
- December 18th, 2009
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Damien my wife's current teen movie fixation: Cinderella Story. yikes. Can I pick the next tv show?
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Riley Central
Home sweet home for three weeks! This is one of the benefits of teaching, you get time off. A lot of people are upset about the 5 days they’s taken away due to the budget crisis. I see those as…
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- December 17th, 2009
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Dynamite Lesson Plan
I teach guitar to a group of about 40 kids nearly every weekday. It is a great feeling sharing the art of guitar. My students are all different but most all doubt their ability to excel at the beginn…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Dynamite Lesson Plan
By Bret Rachlin, Guest Blogger So you may be wondering what security has to do with lesson plans. Sounds disjointed. Irrelevant. Or are you thinking: “Isn’t this under the realm of my sch…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Damien at the Speed of Life
My wife talks to me a lot about presentation of her crafts and foods she makes (yes, I am a lucky man folks!). She is a stickler for making just the right presentation. She has been known to spend ho…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Dynamite Lesson Plan
This blog occasionally has an extra-curricular post or two. I’m not writing about a snack drawer for your kids, but rather for YOU. If you aren’t counting calories closely, I recommend do…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Riley Central
I don’t have many claims to fame for my life. I think one of my top three though is teaching kids guitar. I saw a guy doing it years ago when I was a sub. I asked him how he got the guitars and…
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- December 15th, 2009
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Riley Central
Really funny. Though my idea of a dream fridge would include ice-cream sandwiches.
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If you haven’t watched Dexter on Showtime yet, you’re missin’ out. In two words: great writing.
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One of the joys of my life this year has been making fires in the fireplace. We’ve bought a total of about $300 bucks in wood. I’ve learned pine is soft to make heat and almond is hard and…
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- December 14th, 2009
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Riley Central
Just got in from Brandon’s first game of the season. It’s one of the most frustrating things when they lose that badly. Oh well. I believe sports build character in an 11 year old boy. I t…
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- December 13th, 2009
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
8 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was In College. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to do great things at work. Be a listener or you will be disliked. Slow, measured actions beat quick, spur o…
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(This is a continuation of a previous blog) Out here in California, the minions of teachers are skitterring and cramming for the California Standards Test April 30th. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) has…
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Richard Henry Dana wrote as an “onboard diarist” in the 1830’s of his discovery at Dana Point, California, a beautiful Southern coastal boundary of Orange County in his classic work…
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- December 12th, 2009
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
After learning pizza secrets working at Pizza Hut through college, I also worked in a coffee shop through my graduate degree where I learned secrets and coffee recipes . The place I worked was calle…
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In relationships, people spend too much time complaining about being “right.” Being wrong is not so bad, it teaches us far more. This is especially true in marriage. Anyone who says marri…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
How is your private world doing? I think of mine like a garden. Sometimes it is well kept, all the weeds are pulled and the soil is fresh and black because I have given it my daily care. Other t…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
Abraham Lincoln said:”I would rather remain silent in a group and be thought a fool than stand and speak and remove all doubt.” I was in this position yesterday and I chose to speak. I h…
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
What Happens To Your Body Within An Hour Of Drinking A Coke so sad … but I am sure 100% true … sniff sniff.
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rileycentral has posted a new entry on: Postcards from the Funny Farm
I just did a search on this topic and found nothing satisfactory by way of “how to.” It is really tough going to a movie with my little group since currently they are aged 6 month…
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