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The Best Indulgences of 2011

The Best Indulgences of 2011

January 7, 2012

What was your favorite indulgences of 2011? There are a few indulges that I must celebrate:

Food: The Cheeseburger

Out of all the foods in my life, the one I miss the most when traveling around the world is the American cheeseburger. To me, it is the ultimate comfort food. This year, I have become a connoisseur of the blue cheeseburger, with caramelized onions, a bit of mayo and a tomato slice. With tasty fries in the mix, you come close to cuisine nirvana. Thank you cheeseburger, for your awesomeness!

Other Indulgences

Favorite Fast Food of 2011: Panda Express

Favorite Coffee of 2011: Fresh Kona coffee in Maui

Favorite Scotch of 2011: Anything from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Favorite Cigar of 2011: Oliva O (torpedo)

Favorite Donut: Sour Cream

Favorite Pub: Tap In, Grapevine Texas

Favorite Airline: American Airlines (Platinum Status!)

Favorite Coffee Shop: Tout de Suite in Algiers, New Orleans

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My “Tommy” Moments

November 30, 2011

When I bought the tickets for Roger Daltrey’s Tommy tour I thought it was a good idea. Me and two high school buddies, Darin and Don, would relive the Who experience through front man Roger Daltrey’s voice and the guitar of Simon Townshend (Pete’s younger brother). I’ve always wanted to see The Who.  Since Daltrey [...]

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A Hypocrites Prayer by Shawn Small

October 26, 2011

Look at me, the hypocrite said.     I do not play in the houses of the wicked, And I don’t live in the shadows of the complacent. I read God’s word daily; I follow a One-Year plan.   I have a home church that thinks I’m God’s gift Because they know I’m always available [...]

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The Yearly Probe

October 17, 2011

I recently had my yearly physical.  Once you’re over forty, these appointments get complicated and messy. I do realize that men don’t medically go through anything compared to women.  I cannot imagine what it would be like to put my legs up in stirrups once a year to allow a doctor to explore my nether-regions. [...]

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My Broken Bucket List

September 26, 2011

I hate the term “bucket list.”  It is over used and under engaged. When people tell me their bucket list it usually means the things they fantasizing doing before they die but they will never have enough devotion, doggedness or discipline to accomplish. I do not have a bucket list but I do have a [...]

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Losing Life through the Lens

August 22, 2011

This summer I visited the Metropolitian Museum of Art in Manhattan. I spent a few hours exploring the museum’s massive religious art collection. I sought to experience how we humans attempt to capture the divine through artistic endeavors; through Greek gods trapped in marble, immense Tiki statues from the South Pacific celebrating the soul-stealing sacrament [...]

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Penuel

August 10, 2011

The shy child with intelligent eyes sat like a statuette as his parents drove him to the large brown building across town. Today was separation day. His parents had used the word ‘preschool’ to explain where they were taking him. The word petrified the boy so much that he thought he might throw up his [...]

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