Monthly Archives: January 2007

Are Children Dumber Today Than They Used To Be?

Posted on January 24, 2007 by David

Lest I get in hot water with all the parents out there, my short answer is “no.” Now let me explain the question. I recently learned of a bill coming before the Utah Senate which would fund all day kindergarten … Continue reading →

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Marathon Registration

Posted on January 23, 2007 by David

I finally committed (financially) to a specific marathon. Late last night I registered for the Days of ’47 marathon for July 24th. I had chosen that marathon more than a month ago and planned to register on January 1st when … Continue reading →

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My Life is So Good

Posted on January 15, 2007 by David

I have been thinking a lot lately about how good my life is right now. I have a job I love, a family that keeps me both happy and busy (often happy and busy are the same thing), and the … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Brain

Posted on January 13, 2007 by David

Today was my first seven mile workout. Looking forward to it, I knew that I did not want to be counting the minutes for over an hour. I shut my eyes and determined that I would not open them for … Continue reading →

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Dennis Kucinich

Posted on January 11, 2007 by David

This has been an interesting investigation. I knew, based on the fact that Dennis Kucinich ran in 2004, that this was a candidate who was serious. I found that personally I could probably like Dennis. His position in opposition to … Continue reading →

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