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Posted in November 16th, 2006
Sure there is alot of garbage on TV these days, but that doesn't mean the medium can't be used for some good. Suttons Bay Elementary School setup a "virtual field trip" via TV to the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington D.C to learn about American Indians and art. An interactive machine with a voice-sensitive […]
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Posted in October 24th, 2006
Saw this at The Wayne Fontes Experience it's our buddy Kevin Antcliff and his quest to Lose 100 Pounds. I think he can do it! My own weight is something I always battle. I did make a big move a couple of years ago and dropped from 318 pounds to 228 pounds and never felt […]
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Posted in October 17th, 2006
Ralph Kluk had some bowling balls, lots of room in his front yard, and what he did next you won't believe. Kluk took 20 cans of spray paint, 59 bowling balls, and some 40 feet of black piping to construct a 700 pound Rosary. Kluk is a native of Poland, and even had a pen […]
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Posted in October 9th, 2006
because of websites and ideas like the Wearable Dog House at Totally Absurd Inventions. This is great stuff. My other favorites are Quick Draw McGraw and the Toilet Snorkel.
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Posted in September 25th, 2006
See everyone has a blog! Follow Catholic Archbishop of Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley on his latest visit to Rome. Lots of cool photos including a bunch from the Padre Pio celebration! Visit CardinalSeansBlog.org!
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Posted in September 25th, 2006
My kids love Veggie Tales, I admit I enjoy watching them too, and the message is always good. NBC is airing them on Saturday mornings this fall, with some changes (no mention of God or bible verses) from the DVD's and VHS videos that some of us have grown to love. The creator of the […]
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Posted in September 15th, 2006
I am still behind on posting photos to the Family Photo Gallery so here's a couple of recent shots... These were taken on Labor Day at the final Beach Bums game!
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Posted in September 1st, 2006
Found this on the Leelanau Post. It's an article about the history of churches and religion in Leelanau County, including this about St. Mary of Lake Leelanau (our home parish)... Holy Mass was offered up by Rev. Mrak in the home of Jacob and Margaret Schaub at the new settlement of Le Naro, later Provemont, […]
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Posted in August 16th, 2006
Trillium Imaging is Erica's Dad's company and they ended up taking some very nice photos! Claire and Elijah coming down the aisle (Photo by Trillium Imaging) Claire's Big Smile (Photo by Trillium Imaging) View all the Photos!
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Posted in August 11th, 2006
We technically don't live in the town of Cedar (our house is a few yards from the Cedar Reduce Speed sign) but here's a cool article from Glen Arbor Sun contributor F. Josephine Arrowood as she continues her tour of the Leelanau County villages. I will admit, I love Bunting's Market! They almost always have […]
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Posted in August 11th, 2006
Mary and I, and some friends, went to a special night at the Holiday Inn to learn more about Ave Maria University and the new community Ave Maria, both of which are currently under construction. We had a great time. The evening started out with mass led by Fr. Joseph Fessio. Then we enjoyed dinner […]
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Posted in July 25th, 2006
Saw this at Digg... Frogger, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, they are all here, check it out... Play now at www.playpacman.net
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