Monthly Archives: May 2011

Welcome to “Fin” Land

Bonjour, mes amis. I do so hope you are enjoying the Memorial Day holiday, but we must also not forget to pay our respects to those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom, such freedom that allows … Continue reading

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A very moving conversation

A not-so-unlikely scenario seventy-five years ago could have been, if you will imagine with me for a moment, mes amis, encountering Albert Einstein on board a car of a passenger locomotive. An aspiring physics student once made such an encounter. … Continue reading

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The reel thing

In the above photo, friends is the “reel” thing—bailing wire, right next to the duct tape.  No, I didn’t get it off a reel.  It came out of the old family barn, a barn that is about to be bulldozed … Continue reading

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Well, tie me up and call me a turkey

Sure, I’ve been falling down on the job.  I haven’t contributed to this blog in nearly two months.  I could say I’ve been busy, but burning through 9mm rounds at the range is no excuse.  Gotta keep up my marksmanship, … Continue reading

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An Anniversary of Historic Import

Mes amis, our friend Mr. Brewer had intended to be the next to address you in this forum, but I asked his indulgence in order to bring to your attention an occasion deserving of our notice and our honor. Tomorrow, … Continue reading

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