Monthly Archives: January 2010

Wise Words For the Weekend

Posted on January 29, 2010 by travellinbaen

Sometimes writing this blog is easy. I get four or five ideas lined up and go to town for a week or two. TB is slightly ashamed to admit I get a little pleased with myself. Lately this has not … Continue reading →

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The Lost Letter

Posted on January 28, 2010 by travellinbaen

A friend told me a tale awhile back that captured my imagination. I’ve been turning it over in my head for months because I thought it had the makings of a great fictional story. I decided to write page one … Continue reading →

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And Now For Something Completely Different

Posted on January 26, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “The past is never dead. It is not even past.” –William Faulkner And I had one final antique to include but for some reason the WordPress software is blocking it. But you know how a lot … Continue reading →

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Excuse Me, I Think There Is Something In My Eye

Posted on January 24, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “When you go to Heaven after you die, tell St. Peter you’re a Saints fan. He’ll say, ‘C’mon in, I don’t care what else you done, you suffered enough.’” –Buddy Diliberto Over and over the Vikings … Continue reading →

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The Good Ol’ Days vs The Here and Now

Posted on January 22, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Don’t part with your illusions. When they are gone, you may still exist, but you have ceased to live.” –Mark Twain Ever since Man’s eviction from Paradise, he’s been looking over his shoulder and pining for … Continue reading →

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The Avid Skier

Posted on January 20, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “On the white below George dipped and rose and dipped out of sight. The rush and the sudden swoop as he dropped down a steep undulation in the mountainside plucked Nick’s mind out and left him … Continue reading →

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TB’s L.A. Law Days

Posted on January 15, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I have suffered from being misunderstood, but I would have suffered a hell of a lot more if I had been understood.” –Clarence Darrow TB had the subject of thick southern accents come up the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Runnin’ With the Devil

Posted on January 14, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown; You can run, you can run, tell my friend-boy Willie Brown; Lord I’m standin at the crossroad, I believe I’m sinkin down.” –Robert Johnson By … Continue reading →

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The Irrational Fears List

Posted on January 13, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?” Indiana Jones Sparing you the gruesome details, TB’s had a hard start to the New Year. Oh, it’s nothing major, mainly just the fact that I’m still barking … Continue reading →

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Holier Than TB

Posted on January 11, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.” –Buddha “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, … Continue reading →

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