Thomas L. Shaffer

Early in January I listed out my 2008 resolutions. I figured if I wrote these down and posted it for the world to see, I’d have pressure to achieve. Let’s take a look and see what happened.
Read 20 books: Negative. I know I read at least 5, but most likely no more than 10. I […]

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So yesterday brought on bad news as I found out one of my dogs back home had to be put down. Pooh Bear was our border collie, last of 4, and lived with us for 12 years. She was an excellent frisbee dog, loved to play fetch, and even in her last months would try […]

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If I am reincarnated, I am sure that it will be as a cab driver in Seattle. I can think of nothing worse than having to drive in this awful, awful, awful, awful place.

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I attended my sister-in-law’s High School graduation this past weekend. I know what you are going to say, and the answer is yes - nothing is better than sitting in a college dome in 90+ degree weather for 2 hours listening to tweeners talk about their future as they shuck and jive across the stage. […]

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I hope everyone is enjoying the day off (those who were able to). Just remember when you are digging into your third scoop of potato salad and washing it down with another Miller Chill, you take a few moments and remember those who lost their lives for this country. This day isn’t just about a […]

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It is 95 degrees here today. That is hot. Now, I know I should be used to temperatures this high plus humidity. The difference is, here in the pacific northwest there are only two places I can go that have air conditioning - my car or the movie theatre. Well, the theatres are packed and […]

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No, my wife is not heartless. She loves her mom, and my mom, and moms in general. However, this is the second year in a row something bad has happened to her on Mother’s Day. Last year, my homie came to visit and we went to a M’s game. Well, Ashley found a way to […]

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I love doing nothing on the weekends. One of these days I might look back and say “why didn’t I do this or that” but for now forget it. I got in a conversation this week with a coworker about what I do outside the office, what my hobbies are. I was pretty proud to say […]

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Congrats to one of my best friends Rob on having his baby girl. Margaret “Maggie” Linda Paschal was born April 8th, weighing in at 8 pounds 7 ounces. She has a website - maggiepaschal.com where I have no doubt will be filled with pictures, videos, and whatever else Rob and Carrie have time for. I know […]

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I think every boy growing up wants to be a crime fighter. They dream of chasing bad guys and punching them with a classic POW! sound. Or maybe you were one of those weenie boys and wanted to shoot people with your web (wuss). Either way, you grew up knowing that crime was bad. Well […]

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