Category Archives: Personal

Excited? Me?

Posted on August 13, 2004 by Robert

So I’m sitting at work trying to get a petulent machine to cooperate when my cell phone rings. I think to myself: “Is that Jenny? Is it time? Do I need to leave so I can take her to the … Continue reading →

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The Home Stretch

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Robert

At our most recent appointment, (I’ve only missed one so far) the OBGYN informed us that while she’d prefer at least one more week, she’s comfortable with delivering the baby should Jenny go into labor at any point moving forward. … Continue reading →

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Memories of my Father

Posted on July 15, 2004 by Robert

My father was killed a year and a day ago. Shortly after his death, I began writing down things I remembered about him. I’ve been keeping it in a Word Document on my machine, and have thought about posting it … Continue reading →

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A Childhood memory

Posted on June 6, 2004 by Robert

Zhaneel’s Post reminded me that I had written something several months ago which I had intended to post. Actually, I did post it — as a Private Entry because I wasn’t entirely happy with how it had come out. I … Continue reading →

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There’s a baby in there!

Posted on May 10, 2004 by Robert

Jenny’s been feeling Duckling moving around a lot more lately. (I’ve even been able to feel him move a couple of times – if I’m patient enough) This morning I was sitting across the room from my wife, when Duckling … Continue reading →

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2004.04.25

Posted on April 25, 2004 by Robert

Today would have been my father’s 54th birthday. It also would have been one of the few times this year I would think to call him. This year I can’t, and I won’t be able to ever again. Don’t get … Continue reading →

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Jones Soda

Posted on March 28, 2004 by Robert

I love this stuff. When I was a kid, I remember walking to the corner store with my mom and sister to get a bottle of soda (pop, carbonated sugar water, whatever you call it in your region) as a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on December 5, 2003 by Robert

What did I do for my 26th birthday? Woke up, opened presents, went to the doctor, went to work. Sounds like an almost normal day. I’ll make sure I do something fun this weekend to celebrate. Update: It got better. … Continue reading →

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Man Pleads No Contest in Cabbie Killing

Posted on October 9, 2003 by Robert

[Spoilers] By DAN RICE, Staff Writer The Fairbanks man accused of killing a taxicab driver pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder Wednesday. Jonathan Biederbeck, 21, faces as much as 50 years in prison for the death that … Continue reading →

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Ashes to Ashes

Posted on September 23, 2003 by Robert

A portion of my dad’s cremains arrived in the mail today. My aunt (in Alaska) mailed them to me in a tupperware container. Several thoughts (a few which seem absurd) crossed my mind as I opened the mailing box to … Continue reading →

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