tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25452245794494286772024-02-20T17:51:27.555-08:00ShelveThatTodd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-29642767812228716152019-01-29T21:19:00.001-08:002019-01-29T21:20:59.906-08:00Mount Daddy Olympus<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A recent ritual from my young son:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I arrive home and my young son proceeds to ask to climb up the dad.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He quickly scales my body with, as yet, no permanent damage done.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">He pretends to plant a flag in my head, and proclaims</span>:</li>
<li>"<i>I have climbed Mount Daddy Olympus, and fallen from it",</i></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">as he immediately then enacts a fall and laughs as he slides down to my feet.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have enjoyed these small moments of fun with my son and record it here that I might not forget a little boy full of life creating a homecoming for me.</span></div>
Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-91015505049392082932012-08-27T17:37:00.000-07:002012-08-27T17:40:24.583-07:00Ethan ReadsMy son <b>loves</b> to read.
Here are few of the books he has read lately:<br />
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<li>Vordak the Incomprehensible - How to Rule the School</li>
<li>Big Air</li>
<li>Ender's Game </li>
<li>Hunger Games </li>
<li>Catching Fire </li>
<li>Mocking Jay </li>
<li>Serpent's Shadow</li>
<li>Michael Vay</li>
<li>Nerds (Book One)</li>
<li>Nerds (Book Two)</li>
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I am amazed at how much he reads. I am glad he does. We are always looking for good books to suggest to him. Based on those books above and his age, twelve, please feel free to leave recommendations for books as a comment.</div>
Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-34536940993233608632012-01-02T17:48:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:58:58.688-08:00Happy New Year!While Janus seemed to balance his two faces evenly in looking back and looking forward, I seem to have a slight bias to looking ahead at the time of New Year.<br /><br />My family and I have had a very nice New Year's weekend.<br /><br />With my children, we like to celebrate Nova Scotia New Year because it comes earlier. The kids get to bang pots and pans, shout and go wild and then go to bed before it is too late.<br /><br />This year, both my two older children made it all the way to Times Square New Year. My daughter even honored the New Year's kiss tradition, but she didn't choose to kiss me, she kissed the dog!<br /><br />Our family has many good goals for this year. The most looked forward to event at this point is the upcoming birth. My wife has the nursery all ready. She is due on Groundhog's Day, but is hoping he comes earlier than that. If the groundhog sees his shadow, would it mean six more weeks of pregnancy?Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-7866310810503800132011-12-11T23:50:00.000-08:002011-12-12T00:20:05.570-08:00Week Weak AgainWhat is it that makes me feel not quite ready for the week ahead? Or is that just an excuse layered on top of some stubbornness I reawaken from childhood, akin to "But I don't want to go to bed"? And why is it when I feel this way I think a string of stilted questions will make anything better? Would statements, perhaps, be more in order?<br /><br />I think it is out of my system. A good tomorrow will be helped by sleep tonight.<br /><br />Good night.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-46856893943784701782011-09-11T00:01:00.000-07:002011-11-20T01:17:38.686-08:00Great are the words of IsaiahHo, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.<br /><br />Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.<br /><br />Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.<br />Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-74516515702158673022011-04-29T01:57:00.000-07:002011-05-01T22:58:38.613-07:00SleepThe sleep of a laboring man is sweet.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-28402733222080595282011-01-11T04:41:00.000-08:002011-01-11T04:46:30.633-08:00Forgive a brief poem<strong>To Songs unsung, I Hum</strong><br /><br />A poem never read<br />was one I thought I heard<br /><br />though soon the sound escaped me,<br />it left me still disturbed.<br /><br />A poem never written<br />was one I longed to hear -<br /><br />yet on, the page stared blankly<br />at the words that stood so near.<br /><br />A poem never realized<br />may seem an unclear thing<br /><br />without a phrase definative<br />just a voice re-echoing.<br /><br />A song to me familiar <br />while all the lyrics hide<br /><br />I welcome and attempt the tune<br />of a melody deep inside.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-85683133558412924572010-08-14T18:56:00.000-07:002010-08-14T19:17:12.814-07:00Billy BuddJust a brief recommendation: Billy Budd is a good book. In the book, the title character is described as having a certain personal grace, with strong overtones of innocence. I note gratefully that I have known people I would describe as having similar qualities. And similar to the story, I have known people who could not stand these qualities.<br /><br />May I meet more Billy Budds.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-25025255274188259792010-07-28T01:05:00.000-07:002010-07-28T01:11:20.360-07:00To Dream perchance to SleepSleep. Macbeth doth murder sleep - or was it those Excedrin.<br /><br />I believe I have lost any caffeine insensitivity I may have once had.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-18146611499801027222010-05-18T11:04:00.000-07:002010-05-18T20:15:00.476-07:00Not yet.My wife asked me if I had done a certain task.<br /><br />I told her, "Nope, not yet".<br /><br />She responded, "I think I will put that on your tombstone".<br /><br />Ouch.<br /><br />Here's to earning another epitaph.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-61714313438319718622010-04-24T02:39:00.000-07:002010-04-24T03:47:16.295-07:00The Tree House<img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5dEK5k0XNBAQlu3GKDXbmRLOoISPvuWmEtypXew6GkWRmRP6p20ZKLnA9asloOGzmJbKFowAW4siUNAldEG8RNPtfaTa54R3zXDAyNO70nArWkPMTD46l4qluCSmvIDVRa7tz7SZ5yi_E/s320/tree1.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463641882364489090" alt="" align="right" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">A tree house it is!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">We wanted something more for the kids to do outside. We decided on a tree house.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">My son wanted a trapdoor, and the authority to keep his sisters out. (We agreed on the trapdoor).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">My daughters, especially the youngest, wanted a slide. How about a fast one?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Grandma K had given us a cargo net.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">My wife wanted the patio shelf/barrier/why-did-they-put-that-there-thing gone. Some of the wood could be reused.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Dad always needs another project.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">And, of course, we already had the tree.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">So, a few hours (plus a few hours more), and the consulting designers, chief helpers, and final arbiters get a chance to try it out. I think I see smiles.</span><br /><div align="center"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Sj8juFG2FK7EXcKDttlmOkYtf6z5bqTsqgA-k0B_VhlMiqfiGGcZYJx0KsAEGeeCGvfwnSIN_dcXQMpxMdp_NelgxSt8-Zv-33hn2uS8pm9GQv_qX050HHk6uNpdydJU4ldeXm56rROI/s1600/tree2.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Sj8juFG2FK7EXcKDttlmOkYtf6z5bqTsqgA-k0B_VhlMiqfiGGcZYJx0KsAEGeeCGvfwnSIN_dcXQMpxMdp_NelgxSt8-Zv-33hn2uS8pm9GQv_qX050HHk6uNpdydJU4ldeXm56rROI/s320/tree2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463641887719972594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc7uBu0LamJkshr0cd6-mbw1ALKsCThpDgU2_onkbRtuLrEASBYZljUYlE13HVKoZtZ23x6sUEaqhOA3ilu427oJPsTJ7TTRoMKCWfMtiv48r0lAU76qK15a1vBjd1rf0TARmq1FX9UBmz/s320/tree3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463641898373768850" border="0" /></div>Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-80998282098030347712010-04-17T21:08:00.000-07:002010-04-22T21:50:46.186-07:00Soccer SaturdayToday was a soccer Saturday. My son's game was first at 9:00. Then our daughter had two games, one right after the other. I get a kick watching my children play. By the end, my voice was hoarse. It is normal for me to be one of those cheering parents, but this year I have the added excuse of being the coach.<div><br /></div><div>Important coaching words: To the goalie: "You can pick up the ball. Use your hands." To a forward: "No, we're going the other way".</div><div><br /></div><div>I shared right in the joy of the team when they scored, especially my daughter's team's first goal -they had had a tough time last week, being on the less pleasant side of an 11 nothing game.</div><div><br /></div><div>But of course for the the players the treat still appeared to be the highlight of the day!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-27473235355259409192010-03-20T15:00:00.000-07:002010-04-17T21:08:27.034-07:00Elaine Rocks!Elaine Bradley rocks. As her cousin, I have known this for years. Now it is in wide release for the world to see.<br /><br />She is currently in the band <i>Neon Trees</i>. If you are trying to find her in the band, and the fact that she is the only female has not helped you, please know she is the drummer. If you still can't find her, well, you haven't got a ha'penny.<br /><br />The band's first album came out March 16, 2010. The single, <i> Animal</i>, has been getting play and has a music video. Watch them on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, March 23rd.<br /><br /><b>CD:</b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036HMOGC?ie=UTF8&tag=seworigicusto-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0036HMOGC"> Habits</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=seworigicusto-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0036HMOGC" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" />, both CD and mp3's of the tracks at Amazon.<br /><b>Vinyl:</b> Can you believe it is also out in vinyl, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036HMOUS?ie=UTF8&tag=seworigicusto-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0036HMOUS">Habits</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=seworigicusto-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0036HMOUS" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" />.<br /><b>iTunes:</b><br />Single, Animal - <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=zyFD**dSa5Q&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fanimal%252Fid350834892%253Fi%253D350834986%2526uo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30" target="itunes_store"><img alt="Neon Trees - Animal - Single - Animal" src="http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif" width="61" height="15" /></a> Free download!<br />Neon Trees - Habits (Bonus Track Version) <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=zyFD**dSa5Q&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252F1983%252Fid360314398%253Fi%253D360314449%2526uo%253D6%2526partnerId%253D30" target="itunes_store"><img alt="Neon Trees - Habits (Bonus Track Version)" src="http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/badgeitunes61x15dark.gif" width="61" height="15" /></a> choose any single or the whole album with bonus tracks.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-19785818142768930972010-02-27T21:27:00.000-08:002010-02-27T23:45:05.086-08:00Build as for years.We have been doing some projects in our house for the past year. This follows the pattern we set in our previous homes. I suppose this stems from the need for improvements, which, at least at the first part of each project, is spurred on by the enjoyment of doing them.<br /><br />In both our two previous homes, we felt we could be there for years. In this home, we fully plan to move away. And so, in deciding on projects to do here, we must judge what makes sense to do based on the fact we plan on leaving. One approach would be just to do the minimum that makes things livable. Yet, we still have done some substantial work - new bedrooms for our children, bathrooms, etc. on the list we have done, and have a list of more to do (a list that seems to grow by itself). We are tempering our approach (and keeping a budget), but are doing more than just the minimum.<br /><br />I think a large part of this comes from wanting to make this a home now. We have made this feel like home, have made some changes that have function, and that make this space our own.<br /><br />A thought from scripture stays in my mind: build as for years. To me, this has implications for making a good physical home now, to build in a way that lasts. Moreover, do everything in a way that would last, most importantly in relationships with people.<br /><br />Well, hope that's not too much intro for saying my son and I finished his closet door tonight. He used his own screwdriver on the doorknob.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-52339920929874012062010-02-06T20:06:00.000-08:002010-02-06T20:14:49.903-08:00Holiday TreesDriving through downtown tonight:<div><br /></div><div>"Look, they finally took the Christmas tree down."</div><div><br /></div><div>"Yes, they have to get that done so they can get ready for the next holiday, Washington's birthday. They put a tree up for that one too, a cherry tree. But that one comes down promptly. They chop it down that very day."</div><div><br /></div><div>Groan.</div>Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-14364284431126263762010-02-04T18:42:00.000-08:002010-02-05T23:30:25.808-08:00It's cold out there today..It's cold out there every day.The other day was Groundhog Day. If the day is notable to me, it is less for animal weather prediction than as a reminder of a movie I truly enjoy. Yes, the movie Groundhog Day. My wife even reminds me that we need to watch it that day, as it has become somewhat of a tradition.<br /><div><br /></div><div>This year found me falling asleep before it was complete. But even without a full viewing, just having the day come reminds me of many of the, shall I say, morals to be taken from this story. Because the film is thought provoking, above its humor, it bears repeated viewing (though I still laugh every time).</div><div><br /></div><div>Among the points I find in it, are the pitfalls of self-centeredness, yet paradoxically the benefits of personal growth and development. The need to connect with, care for, and serve our neighbors. The folly of seeking happiness and contentment in chasing pleasure, being inauthentic and manipulative. The importance of bringing out the best in others, and being your best self. Blooming where you are planted.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am starting to sound cliche, yet I don't want to extend into any lengthy analysis. I always enjoyed more the reading of books than the belabored, often postured and amateur, analysis of them in English class. Maybe it was just the manner of that setting (though it wasn't uniformly unpleasant), for I do love to talk about ideas and to discuss meaning. Regardless, I don't feel up to extended exposition on the movie right now - maybe later. I need to go to sleep so the clock-radio doesn't find me groggy tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>("What if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today.")<br /></div>Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-7979116446308995862010-01-23T19:48:00.000-08:002010-01-28T18:43:56.049-08:00Ten Happy Things<span style="font-family:arial;">I was invited to share ten things that make me happy. I am glad to do so. Indeed having so many things to be grateful for, how could I not? To keep the list flowing, I list them in no particular order, without the strain of even designating them a top ten; they are ten good things, and there are more.<br /><br /></span><ul><li style="font-family: arial;">The running, welcoming hug that I get when I come home and enter the door. Recently, it is most often daughter Maggie that greets me so joyfully. No matter what the day has contained prior to this, this moment feels so right.<br /></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Liberty and choice. I can choose for myself. When I need or want a change, it is mine to attempt.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Memory. I am glad for the continuity and meaning the past brings to my current moment, as well as for the occasions to just think back and remember good times.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">That cool, clean glass of water when I am thirsty that just hits the right spot. It satisfies and refreshes. Nothing could make it any better.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Connection and conversation with another person. This grows even better with friendship.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Music. What a way to transport into emotion, especially when you can participate in it. The variety and subtleties of the energies and feelings in it make me feel more alive.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Faith. There is so much that could be said here. I will highlight the difference it makes to me to feel that God loves me, to know that whatever might be going on right now that it is going to be OK.<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Laughter. Would it be like having to explain a joke, to explain why laughter and humor enhance happiness?</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Work. There is something fulfilling about having something worth doing and trying to do it well.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Of course I must say my family!<br /></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;">That is ten for now. Good night.</span>Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-63448994976001837342010-01-04T16:09:00.000-08:002010-01-04T16:28:06.184-08:00How cold is cold.The other day, I had a coworker tell me that once it is below 20 degrees, it all feels the same.<br /><br />That is easy to say until you have to go out in negative weather! Things can get colder, and no matter what someone tells me, I say that I can tell the difference.<br /><br />I still remember the night I had to change a flat tire at minus 40. The air was still and heavy. My breath formed its own clouds of frost. My fingers began to feel separate from my body other than the sting they gave me and my (diminished) ability to control them. My nose began to rebel against its job as air warmer and lung protector. My toes began to tell all the other parts to quit complaining since at least they were still getting some blood flow. I was grateful to get the job done and get on my way.<br /><br />I am sure several points could be made out of the above, but for now, I will just quote this very practical one my wife recently emphasized, "Promise me we will get to live somewhere warm someday, or at least be Snowbirds."Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-793393938213404302010-01-01T12:50:00.000-08:002010-01-02T03:05:53.204-08:00New Year, New ListsI am not sure why, but while the new year season seems to bring numerous lists in the media of the year past, it makes me want to start lists for the new. Maybe it is because of thinking of all the things I did not keep track of the last year, I want to start new and keep better track.<br /><br />This is particularly true of my days. I feel motivated to have a journal, to use my day planner, to set some goals. When I look back on the journals that I do have, January is the month with the most entries by far.<br /><br />Well one list I do want to keep this year is a list of books read.<br /><br />First entry: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375401156?ie=UTF8&tag=seworigicusto-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0375401156">The Diving Bell and the Butterfly</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=seworigicusto-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0375401156" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" /> by Jean-Dominique Bauby. This man suffered a stroke of some kind affecting his brain stem that left him without control of his body. (Reference locked-in syndrome). His means of communicating became by blinks of his left eye. By those means he was able to write a book.<br /><br />In his last visit with his father before his stroke, he remembers giving him a shave. Now himself being the subject of being given shaves, he hopes that he was gentle with his father. He also reflects on how his over 90 year old father has his own "diving bell" of his apartment, due to stairs, frailty etc. His father cannot really come to visit him, so their most direct contact is the few words his father speaks over the phone.<br /><br />His "butterfly" is how his mind can let him soar in memory and imagination.<br /><br />I enjoyed this book, most especially how it served as a springboard for me to ponder. How happy I am to be able to give and receive hugs from my kids today!<br /><br />Well, happy new year to all. Fill it with wonderful things.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-91666777453548264992009-12-30T20:50:00.000-08:002009-12-30T21:15:53.543-08:00Aught NotI caught myself the other day referring to next year as "oh ten". That made me wonder aloud if the usage of "twenty ten" will start catching on for years this century. My wife said she will be keeping the "two thousand ten" phrasing. I said I like the sound of "twenty ten" and would personally advocate for it. So I must follow through.<div><br /></div><div>Thus with this post, I hereby officially endorse this way of saying the year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, I just need to decide how to refer to these "OH" years we are now leaving. Ought they not have a name with a nice ring? (not naught) </div>Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2545224579449428677.post-9394975319962343252009-12-19T17:36:00.000-08:002009-12-19T17:40:49.742-08:00<strong>Pre Posting Post</strong><br /><br />With encouragement (one way to describe it) from my mother, I now place some words on this world wide web - similar to yelling from a housetop as a way of expressing oneself with the important distinction that it does not get anybody arrested for disturbing the peace.<br /><br />Now, did I have anything worth saying? That is yet to be seen.<br /><br />Thank you very much.Todd Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05175001551665524306noreply@blogger.com1