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In memoriam

May 28, 2018

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In memoriam

May 29, 2017

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In memoriam

May 30, 2016

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A hero’s welcome

May 25, 2015

One man shows his gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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In memoriam

May 25, 2015

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In memoriam

May 26, 2014

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In memoriam

May 26, 2014

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quote of the day

It is not economical to go to bed early to save the candles if the result is twins. —Chinese Proverb
thought for the day

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. It also tends to get you fired.
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Bob's sister-in-law Delphine, who volunteers at the animal shelter
Percy the Pickpocket, Bob's third cousin once removed (the relative no one likes to talk about... every family has one)
The Bluebird of Happiness™ (no relation to Bob)
A pair of boobies (also no relation to Bob, but included for readers who desire titillation)
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Bluebird Bitter™, the beer they named for Bob
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