August 2008
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Entertainment
I was just looking at the new fall lineup and realized that I watch too much television. Way too much. But I can't stop. Some of the shows are old favorites and some seems too compelling to miss. Here's my 2008-2009 must see list: House, M.D. – Yeah, they take some liberties now and then [...]
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Politics
So John McCain has picked Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate. The first question most people asked (after "Who is Sarah Palin?") is why did her pick her. It was actually a fairly shrewd choice for a variety of reasons, most of which have nothing to do with November 2008. Let's take [...]
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Life
I tried writing this eulogy several times without much luck. I had wanted to write something worthy of such a remarkable woman. Something that would reflect her world travels, her great generosity, her sense of civic duty, and he often mischievous delightful curiosity about our world. I wanted to write a eulogy that would stand [...]
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Life
Ann (Dando) Leavitt, 76, of Southborough died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, surrounded by her family. She suffered from pancreatic cancer for years. Despite that she was determined to take members of her family to England to see and enjoy London and the countryside. She fulfilled that dream this past July. [...]
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Life
08.18.08 | Permalink | 9 CommentsMy mother died tonight around 11:40. My brother and sister and a close family friend were with her at the time. She was comfortable in bed at home. As I knew this was coming, I should have written a proper tribute to her before now, but I have not. Now, I do not have the [...]
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