I arrived at Geiger Field, a F-106 Fighter base at Spokane Airport and reported to Lt. Col. Walter P. Barney, the Director of Materiel.  Barney was about 55 years old and had worked his way up... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-06-29 20:10:02
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M says: I think The Life of Brian is the best Monty Python movie around. The ironical situations that Brian finds himself in and how he deals with them is hysterical, not to mention his mother... Read More
Posted by: ConfessionsofPopCultureAddicts on 2008-06-27 16:01:31
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(a little long, but sure to have you laughing by the end) While I agree with the overall message of this about being appreciative of what you have, I just think the way it was presented... Read More
Posted by: Leeto on 2008-06-25 14:19:41
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In June, 1960, I graduated from the University of Nebraska and accepted a commission in the Air Force.  At that time, the "draft" was still in effect and any graduate who did not... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-06-21 18:35:04
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In September, 1956, I went to the University of Nebraska.  As a Freshman, I had "pledged" to a fraternity called "Sigma Alpha Epsilon" , or "SAE" (not to be... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-06-04 19:27:20
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ODE TO A CLOTHING SHOPPER   First let me say that clothing shoppers are marvelous. They know what they want.  Here are some examples of just how diligent you are when it comes to... Read More
Posted by: suz2 on 2008-05-23 14:54:00
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We are Indians !! We are like this only So true , so very true ......... 1. Everything you eat is savored in garlic, onion and tomatoes. 2. You try and reuse gift wrappers, gift boxes, and of... Read More
Posted by: umang on 2008-05-07 05:16:42
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I never understood girls ... and still don't.  Besides, I was shy then ... and still am.  But age 16 and a driver's license gave me extra courage. I first encountered this new... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-05-04 19:07:47
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Barack Hussein Obama stands for hope and change. Hope, of course, for the future, because it is not here yet. Leaving behind former things like the past, because that is so very yesterday. It is,... Read More
Posted by: contraeverything on 2008-04-25 13:18:52
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   Like most everyone else, I had some teachers who were memorable; and I had  some who are best forgotten.  Unlike today, the teachers then were very dedicated and taught sound... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-04-18 18:01:54
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How Beijing got their logo for the olympics... Read More
Posted by: The1Blog on 2008-04-11 19:34:44
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I turned 18 when I was a high school senior.  My buddies and I weren't bad kids, just a little bit honery.  There were no drugs in those days, at least not in Nebraska.  We saw old... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-04-09 19:39:22
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Like every other old fool, I've owned countless cars...mostly metal junk.    I think it started in the early 1950's, before I even had a driver's license.  My best buddy and his... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-04-07 19:49:26
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In the 7th grade, I went out for football.  I was small: 5'8"; 150 lbs. wet.  But so were the other kids.  And I could run the 100 yard dash in "10 flat" and had... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-04-01 19:55:00
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My Dad always used stories  and anecdotes when selling.  For example:  You don't get anything for nothing and darn little for a dollar; You can't heat a corn crib; The biggest liar... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-03-26 19:52:58
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   In February, 1923, my Dad bought out a small store in Norfolk.  He was only 21, had spent a year at the University of Nebraska, and had eloped with my Mother.  He retailed... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-03-24 18:49:55
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   My nickname is "Gabby".  It was originally my brother Bob's because he never said anything.  And, when asked why, he always responded, "Talk's... Read More
Posted by: Gabby on 2008-03-22 17:59:33
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Me and My Poopy Pants Dilemma I feel the need to start this story off by telling the reader, whomever that may be, that every word of this is true and it happened, to me. I understand that it... Read More
Posted by: saw13 on 2008-02-19 21:19:17
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Calling All Miami Dolphin Fans At last, week one is upon us and the uncertainty of what the 2007 NFL season may have in store for our beloved dolphins can begin to be answered. The thought... Read More
Posted by: saw13 on 2008-02-09 19:37:54
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We all agree software management is a mighty task considering the unforeseen dynamics involved in achieving the project deadlines. Who does this job anyways? Stop ! dont run for google.com, this... Read More
Posted by: vishal on 2007-12-26 23:53:29
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As many of you may not be aware G.R.I.T.S. stands for: Girls Raised in THE South HELLO! -- it's going to cost you a LOT more than $2.00     Read More
Posted by: sickrobot on 2007-11-07 21:48:26
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A Beautiful Manifesto By The Girl Next Door   My immediate inclination is to begin with some sort of deliberate disclaimer—an impulse that only reiterates my... Read More
Posted by: GirlNextDoor on 2007-10-29 11:12:42
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is the new unit we're doing in english. I thought this was funny: Doll-Housing Crisis Set To Worsen, Mean Older Brother Says October 23, 2007 | Issue 43•43... Read More
Posted by: theamazingmolly on 2007-10-24 08:53:52
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To: C. Everett Mugwump, CEO From: Bradley Smooche, Jr. VP Re: Saving the Company Sir:   I was spurred to action when, in our last Team... Read More
Posted by: lgmcd on 2007-09-15 17:02:11
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Gladiator Society: New Discoveries a report, reprinted from Apocryphal Archaeology , June 2007     Was gladiatorial society more complex than... Read More
Posted by: lgmcd on 2007-09-15 15:44:44
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