December 2007
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Saturday 29 | WordPress 2.3.2
For those of you using Wordpress, there is an important update you should consider.
WordPress 2.3.2 is an urgent security release that fixes a bug that can be used to expose your draft posts. 2.3.2 also suppresses some error messages that can give away information about your database table structure and limits and stops some information [...] -
Thursday 27 | Year in Review
I did this last year and I wanted to see if it got any better. Becky68 suggested I list the first line from the first post for each month of last year, as a way to recap the year that was. Look for [my comments]
January: The first line from the first post for [...] -
Thursday 27 | New Year – New Resolutions
As the new year begins we are often asked about any resolutions we may have made. To eat better, smoke less, work harder, etc. But are we just working towards a better self or are we working to a better relationship with God?
I personally don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Partly because I am [...] -
Monday 24 | Merry Christmas
As you know, this is a very special year for us. This will be Corbin’s first Christmas and while he won’t remember it much, we’ll be enjoying it on his behalf. Typically we have Christmas Eve dinner at Julia’s parents and spend Christmas day at her brother’s. But due to scheduling conflicts [...]
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Friday 21 | Where do atheists get their morality
In this video, an atheist attempts to answer the questions “where do atheists get their morality”.
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Thursday 20 | And a firefly in every tree
So I’ve been sharing some of my Christmas wish list and this is one I just added. It’s on my wish list because I can’t justify twenty bucks on a tree ornament no matter how cool it is.
Serenity in Disguise ‘Reaver’ Variant Ornament. This limited edition ornament is based on the scene in [...] -
Thursday 20 | For the Plunder
In case you were, you know – wondering, here’s something I’d really like for Christmas. Pirate’s Cove.
It turns out that both people in my community of friends who had this game are leaving. Actually, one already left and the other will be gone by Christmas. Strangely enough, both will be in the [...] -
Wednesday 19 | THE STORY OF PURPLE HAT
For those that have no idea what I’m talking about, there was a recent find near Bethel of a manuscript that describes a first-hand account of an olive merchant that traveled and spoke with the lead Magi during the census. Of special note – notice how “purple hat” speaks of how many outside of Judaism [...]
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Tuesday 18 | Summer Glau
I wasn’t planning to watch this new series but then I reconsidered.
From the creators of “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,” this series (The Sarah Connor Chronicles) is set after the events of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” After the sacrifices of Dr. Miles Dyson and T-800 Model 101 Terminator, the Connors find themselves once again [...]
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Saturday 15 | Shop the Company Store
It’s Christmas time so many of us are doing our holiday shopping. If you’re like me, you’ll do a lot of that shopping online. That’s why I created The Company Store. It’s a portal to the Amazon site but by following my link, I’ll get a referral fee for every purchase. [...]
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Thursday 13 | The Secret Language of Babies
The Dunstan Baby Language
For millions of sleep-deprived mothers around the world, this woman’s findings could be a miracle! Priscilla Dunstan, a mom from Australia with a special gift, says she’s unlocked The Secret Language of Babies.
When Priscilla was a toddler, her parents discovered she had a photographic memory for sound. At age 4, she could [...] -
Tuesday 11 | Tequila Cookies
1 cup of dark brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup of granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups of dried fruit, such as dried cranberries or raisins
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila (silver or gold, as desired)
Sample the Cuervo [...] -
Sunday 9 | What does Corbin mean?
One of the most common questions we get asked as new parents is;
“Where did the name Corbin come from?”The simple answer is nowhere. But I guess that’s not going to fly so here’s the deal.
One of the first names I wanted to consider was Calvin. A cool sounding name but a [...] -
Sunday 9 | Scripture for Labor and Delivery
Many women find pregnancy, labor, and birth, to be a time of spiritual growth and a clearer understanding of how much God must really love us. Memorizing scripture verses or having them read to you during labor can help keep you relaxed, focused, and confident in God’s design in the birth process. Here are some [...]
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Thursday 6 | Meet Corbin Alexander
Meet Corbin Alexander. Born December 2nd at 4:14am and weighing 8lbs 3oz and 22″ long. Click on the picture to see more.
Everyone is doing well and adjusting to our new lifestyle quickly. There’s lots to learn and no amount of classes or reading can prepare you for all of it. [...] -
Monday 3 | What a busy weekend
This has been quite a busy weekend for us. Our son is due December 12th so we wanted to make sure we took care of things around the house now, before it got too busy. Friday was budget day. I reviewed the statements and receipts to see where we could cut back [...]
