Progress On The Honey Do List

The following are some before and after photos of our recent work on trying to upgrade the look of our home by painting the back and side fences.  Note: we didn’t actually try to “fix” the fences.  We only painted them.  This is based on what I learned 40+ years ago in Basic Training: “If it grows, trim it.  If it don’t grow and don’t move, paint it.”  I’m including three older “before” photos for comparison…  A lot of work, but we’re happy with the results.  Not bad for a couple of retirees.
Before	After
James	Back and retaining wall done.
Shiva at “Before” back fence.	Back, retaining wall and north side done.
Hil and Shiva
Awkward corner behind tree
Back done; south side to go
	View of patio area
	South side fence done
	North side fence done
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On This Day In:
2017	Both Dismissed
2016	Poetry Isn’t Going To Work
2015	MA Fix
	Getting Better
2014	Actually
2013	Unfortunate Evolutionary Accidents
2012	Tense (Past, Present And Future)
2011	What Is Your Preference?

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Veterans Day – 11 November 2017

2017 Veterans Day Poster
[To all who are serving, to all who have served, and to all those who have waited patiently for their return, “Thank You!!”  —  KMAB]
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On This Day In:
2016	Veterans Day – 11 November 2016
2015	Veterans Day – 11 November 2015
2014	Veterans Day – 11 November 2014
2013	Veterans Day – 11 November 2013
2012	Monkey Business
	Veterans Day – 11 November 2012
	In Others
2011	Veterans Day – 11/11/11
	Deeply Confused (Still)
2010	We are not from fearful men and I Am Not Afraid!!
	Veterans Day – 11 November 2010
2009	Narrowly missed first weight goal, but still happy…

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More Pictures From My (Family) Retirement Party

As promised, more pictures…
Art, Patrice and Me
Carm, Mom, Hil and Me
Family Photo
James
James and Me
Mom
Hil, Mom and me
Sarah, James, Carm and me
Sarah, Shiva and me
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On This Day In:
2016	Are You Waiting?
2015	The Future Myth
2014	Hands
2013	Because You Have Lived
2012	47%
2011	Conservative Values: Low And Lax
2010	A Non-Zero Sum Game
	What If “c” Isn’t A Constant?
2009	Pictures from UCLA trip…

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Surprise!!

Retirement Pie
Retirement Pie Close Up
On Sunday (10/1/2017), Hil arranged for a family only retirement BBQ / party for me.  It was a complete surprise to me.  Everyone even parked away from the house, so I wouldn’t guess what was up as I drove home from Sunday Mass.  (I will add more photos as they become available…)  A big thank you to my family and (of course) to my wonderful wife!
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On This Day In:
2016	The Bell Tolls
2015	It Is What It Is
2014	What Have You Learned (Gently) Lately?
	Orange October (I)
2013	Ignore The Man Behind The Curtain
	For A Time
2012	What Are Your True Measurements
2011	What It Is All About
2010	The Magnificent Seven
	Giants Fever!!

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Memorial Day – 2017

Here Rests In Honored Glory An American Soldier Known But To God…
Arlington National Cemetery The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
For all those who have served (and especially those who gave that “last full measure of devotion”) for those who are currently serving, a grateful nation remembers and prays for you and your families…
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On This Day In:
2016	Thinking Science Fictional
2015	Dawn Is Coming
2014	Back When I Was A Firebrand
2013	Pen In Hand
	Word Up!
2012	Disturbing
	Trying To Keep Up
2011	Unreliable And Selective
2010	Adult-Onset Athlete

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Veterans Day – 11 November 2016

Veterans Day 2016
[To all who are serving, to all who have served, and to all those who have waited patiently for their return, “Thank You!!” — KMAB]
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On This Day In:
2015	Veterans Day – 11 November 2015
2014	Veterans Day – 11 November 2014
2013	Veterans Day – 11 November 2013
2012	Monkey Business
	Veterans Day – 11 November 2012
	In Others
2011	Veterans Day – 11/11/11
	Deeply Confused (Still)
2010	We are not from fearful men and I Am Not Afraid!!
	Veterans Day – 11 November 2010
2009	Narrowly missed first weight goal, but still happy…

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Cowboy Boots & Missing Teeth

Me and Sean Xmas As Kids

Here’s a photo my brother Sean recently posted to Facebook.  It’s a X-mas photo circa 1960 / 61.
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On This Day In:
2015	Oh, To Be Vulnerable
2014	Neglected Horror
2013	The Price Of Illusions
2012	Once Again
2011	And The “Market” Isn’t Always Right

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