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Remember, Daddy Loves You

A Poem to My Children When you have more friends than you can count on two hands, Remember, Daddy loves you. When you feel that you have more enemies than fans, Remember, Daddy loves you. When you feel so much joy that you just want to shout, Remember, Daddy loves you. When you’re sad and blue and feel down and out, Remember, Daddy loves you. When the grades have come in and you’re making all As, Remember, Daddy loves you. When the answers you miss put … Read entire article »
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Week 29: Fish and Tips

Most of you who read this know that one friend in particular. He’s the guy that, given merely a worm, a hook, and a stick, can set the world record for the biggest bass ever caught (or so it seems). He’s the guy that, when you’re bragging about “the one that got away”, steps in and mentions that he has that fish mounted in his living room. He’s the kind that catches anything, anywhere, anytime, … Read entire article »
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Week 28: Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day, And Neither Was This Body

A common concept these days is that one can acquire huge muscles simply by curling a few dumbbells a couple times a week. That might get you started on the road to buffness, but you won’t have those Arnold Schwarzanegger-like muscles that you’re looking for. The only way to get big (besides steroids) is through lots, and lots, of hard work. How do I know? Because of my day with my Uncle Chris Woconish–a fitness … Read entire article »
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Week 27: Stop the Presses, Start the Work

The editor hammers away at his typewriter, a worn fedora pulled low over one eye. He rolls his battered cigar from one side of his mouth to the other, completely absorbed in his work. The only people in the room besides him are the other four editors; slowly checking stories and making sure that they’re ready to be carried to the presses. Okay, so maybe my idea of a newspaper editor was a bit skewed. But … Read entire article »
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Week 26: A Day on the River

Remember those Tom Sawyer stories? You know, the ones where Tom and Huck are just drifting down the river, as relaxed as can be? Well, today I got to experience a little of that; just drifting down a river as calm as can be. Well, okay, so there were some rapids, but for the most part, the Hiawassee was like a mirror, reflecting the gorgeous scenery around me. And to make things even better, I … Read entire article »
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Ernest Christiansen

Ernest Christiansen, 41 and single, is an electrician by trade who encourages young people not to live in fear because it’s a dead end which will rob you of many opportunities. He is involved at Living Word Church in the children’s ministry. His hobbies include travel, hiking and frisbee among many others. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Lee University Professional Experience: Worked for several professional copy services for law offices Many odd and short lived jobs (catering, air filtration, picture … Read entire article »
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