Monthly Archives: December 2010

Not all that glitters is gold.

Brewer here again. I really do hope the professor is having a good time. I was expecting him to take over today, but he and the general are still off having a good time while I slave over the keyboard. … Continue reading

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Shakespeare; Longfellow. What goes up the chimney?

Bone sore, mess o’ me.  No, I’m not trying to speak French–I’ll leave that to Dr. Dubois. I spent the day riding fence with a friend on his ranch out west of town. He wanted to make sure none of his … Continue reading

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Be picky

Just a quick one tonight, folks. Did you ever have a door where the hinge screw holes were a little stripped, and the door began to sag because the screws didn’t hold the hinges tight to the frame? Then try … Continue reading

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It’s the reel thing

I’m sure my old fourth-grade school teach would be appalled if she saw I had spelled “wire” as “wor.” Yes, I do know better, but that’s pretty much how it’s pronounced in these parts. The real problem is that it’s … Continue reading

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A word to the wise

This is Professor Dubois. An important topic just came to mind upon which I must speak, and then I will return the floor to Mr. Brewer. In the pursuit of model rocketry, you must never, under any circumstances, attempt to … Continue reading

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One if by land …

Just a quick one for now, and then I’ve got to hit the hay. Have you ever dropped a pin or some other small object on the floor and had a hard time finding it?  Then try this little trick. … Continue reading

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Quick Movie Review

Craig Brewer here again.  Our host, Horton Deakins, asked me if I would write something to encourage folks to go out and see that new release of True Grit.  He said it was one of the best flicks he’s seen … Continue reading

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Howdy, folks.

Craig Brewer here. I expect Fred, I mean Dr. Dubois, will give me what-for later for the “howdy” thing. I’m sure you’ve noticed by now he tends to be a bit on the formal side with his writing. But he … Continue reading

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Houston, we have fins.

To those of you who celebrate this day, I say to you Merry Christmas. To those of you who do not, I say again, Merry Christmas. It is wholly within my rights to say so, and so I do. To … Continue reading

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A spoonful of gravity helps the neutron star go down.

Here I am a third time, my newfound friends, and I do sincerely apologize for keeping you in such suspense concerning the fin issue.  My purpose in this was to align with the wisdom of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Kwai … Continue reading

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