Monthly Archives: August 2010

Roll Call

Posted on August 31, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “After this had the king a large meeting, and very deep consultation with his council, about this land; how it was occupied, and by what sort of men.”     –Anglo Saxon Chronicle, on the order … Continue reading →

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Alchemy Or Miracle? Why Isn’t This Bigger News?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Do you believe in miracles?” –sportscaster Al Michaels An article in the Clarion Ledger newspaper on August 27, 2010, got TB’s attention and I can’t quite figure out why it hasn’t gotten press on a national … Continue reading →

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Who Is the Craziest

Posted on August 25, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Where’s the church? Who took the steeple? Religion’s in the hands of some crazy-ass people.” –Jimmy Buffett Religion is dominating the news these days to an extent I have never seen. One in four Americans believes … Continue reading →

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Chicago Diary

Posted on August 23, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Now one and one is two, two and two is four I’m heavy loaded baby, I’m booked, I gotta go Cryin’ baby, honey don’t you want to go? Back to the land of California1, to my … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage

Posted on August 20, 2010 by travellinbaen

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Economic Patriotism

Posted on August 19, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” –Sam Walton TB remembers the commercials from years ago, … Continue reading →

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TB’s Love/Hate Relationship With the Rules

Posted on August 17, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Hell, there are no rules here–we’re trying to accomplish something.” –Thomas Edison TB found myself this rainy summer morn in a humorless large meeting room staring blankly at the surrounding Junior Leaguers, distracted professionals and a … Continue reading →

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Competitive Travellin’

Posted on August 15, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” –Pat Conroy TB was once accused by … Continue reading →

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Hoh River

Posted on August 12, 2010 by travellinbaen

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Cape Flattery

Posted on August 11, 2010 by travellinbaen

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