Monthly Archives: June 2013

The week i worked out, sort of….

Posted on June 27, 2013 by donofalltrades

So, true to my word, I decided to get my fat ass back into shape by working out with weights and doing some running.  Well, maybe some jogging….walking?  I’m going to get moving for sure. In a show of force … Continue reading →

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Dandy Randy and some other ramblins’…

Posted on June 24, 2013 by donofalltrades

Here’s a post just to be posting. So that guy walked across the grand canyon on a two inch cable. Did you see that? I watched it with my daughter and we enjoyed the spectacle. It took some huge balls … Continue reading →

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Hanging out at black box warning today…

Posted on June 20, 2013 by donofalltrades

So Le Clown, who needs no introduction to my blogger friends, invited me to share some thoughts over on Black Box Warning. It’s a long post, but I think my writing is easy to get through and I hope you’ll … Continue reading →

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Striking out officer don; me thinks not…

Posted on June 18, 2013 by donofalltrades

When I was a young police officer, I was once touched to see one of my fellow police officers in the projects buying ice cream from the ice cream truck for any kid who wanted one. That officer was short, … Continue reading →

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Father’s day, i’m their dad…

Posted on June 14, 2013 by donofalltrades

While I like to joke about them, I love my kids, of course. I’m their dad. I suck at showing it all the time. I don’t say I love you enough, I’m sure. I do try to say it everyday, … Continue reading →

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The fried chicken palace adventures…

Posted on June 11, 2013 by donofalltrades

Believe it or not, this post began as a seed in my tiny, atrophied brain as a post offering parenting tips to first time parents. As a father of three, of course I’m qualified to help others become great parents, … Continue reading →

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Jane from Omaha, your lasagna sucks and you’re an unhelpful dumbass…

Posted on June 10, 2013 by donofalltrades

I should start a retread Monday tradition as this is another old one.  Well, if 6 months is old.  Apparently, it was before I knew what a tag was or had and followers. —————————– As I am the bitch of … Continue reading →

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Minor ranting on welfare and a goofy alderman.

Posted on June 7, 2013 by donofalltrades

I’m unmotivated to be funny today, sorry. One of my very first, and yet still current followers, Cookie the Canadian lady who has the same gestational period as an elephant, does a rant every Friday about something that makes her … Continue reading →

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Just a tuesday night is all…

Posted on June 4, 2013 by donofalltrades

Ace had a softball game last night, but I had both of the little guys while momma was off running errands to get Ace ready for her first ever summer camp adventure. Yes, the thought of her away at camp … Continue reading →

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Dear daddy…

Posted on June 3, 2013 by donofalltrades

Hey dad, it’s Ace here.  The boys and I are typing you a letter!  Thanks for leaving this WordPress open, mom says it’s the best way to get a hold of you since you always have your fat ass in … Continue reading →

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