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TMI or a sign of the times: Our changing views on privacy

January 3, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

When I was growing up, I distinctly remember my mother insisting on holding on to our social security cards. It was constantly reinforced that you never divulge that information unless […]

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I hate it more than you do so I get the stigma

January 2, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

I must have sat here for almost an hour, watching the cursor flash on and off-before I could press a single key. And after that I stopped again and thought […]

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I don’t know what I’m more scared of: my meds or my bipolar .

January 2, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

I did something I know I shouldn’t have done. Normally for New Year’s our congregation gets together in fellowship to ring in the new year. That didn’t happen this time. […]

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I was inspired by this song

December 22, 2011by Larry Ragland Jr.

I can’t stop listening to this song; I’m weird like that, especially with music. I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to it already and I have no intent […]

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Christianity, Music, Uncategorized

Greeting the dawn

December 21, 2011by Larry Ragland Jr.

There are few things as enjoyable as being awaken by the dawn. The light of the Sun warming the cool breeze of the morning air arousing the senses, stirring the […]

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Music, Uncategorized

A weekend with Hitch & Friends

December 20, 2011by Larry Ragland Jr.

When I found out that Christopher Hitchens had died, it kind of caught me by surprise. I didn’t follow his work; I had only seen him a few times on […]

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Christianity, Television & Cinema, Uncategorized

The Sickness

December 20, 2011by Larry Ragland Jr.

I do not like to call it by its given name for it is not adequate. I am a rapid cycler meaning anything can set it off. A smell, a […]

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Christianity, Uncategorized

A lesson learned from the Old Pine Tree style

December 18, 2011by Larry Ragland Jr.

In the back of your mind, when you’re formatting you constantly keep track of all the little mistakes that you’re making. This is even more true when you’re an instructor. […]

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Neoguri is good, but it sure isn’t pho.

December 17, 2011by Larry Ragland Jr.

Beggars can’t be choosers but I really can’t stand having to substitute my favorite comfort foods for their less desirable alternatives. I have my book and it’s cold outside so […]

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From the caverns of youtube to the cross

December 14, 2011by Larry Ragland Jr.

I am a night owl by nature. Ever since I was a child I’ve always tried to stay up as late as I can. I think it’s some childish dream […]

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Christianity, Television & Cinema, Uncategorized

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My name is Larry, and welcome to my blog. I am a professional martial-arts instructor, a father to a wonderful son (man-child) and husband to my wife Pam. I enjoy writing on a range of topics, namely gaming, politics and Christianity; but it I pretty much cover anything that grabs my interest.

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