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Nothing On MY Own

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:02:00 +0000

If there were an award for failures I would be in the running for it; ultimately I would lose because a failure never wins. Before I get any phone calls or emails asking me what is wrong, let me...

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What I've Learned Over the Last 29 Years

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:57:00 +0000

I turned 29 a few weeks ago. I do not feel any different. I do not feel wiser. I'm not sure I feel 29. Is there a specific feeling? I am pretty sure I don't feel 29. Well, at very least I don't...

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Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:46:00 +0000

No longer is it a children's song. It is an aches and pains anthem. I'd wave the banner, but I couldn't hold in the air for very long. When did I become an 80 year old man? I am seriously out of...

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Goodbye First Capital Craft Mall

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:37:00 +0000

For a period of time I held out hope. For a period of time I held onto a thought. For a period of time I held my figurative breath. That period of time is over. The First Capital Craft Mall...

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Speakmanville, the bobSHOW and other things

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:38:00 +0000

You get what you pay for... This is a true statement as long as you use you pay for. Speakmanville.Com is officially gone. The cost of upkeep for a website that 1) I wasn't updating, 2) rarely no...

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Miranda Goes Back to Work

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:04:00 +0000

If I had to guess which would be harder - me going back to work after a couple of weeks off with Alex or seeing Miranda go back to work after 12 weeks - I would have picked the prior. I would have...

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Random Passing Thoughts, Iss. 14

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:02:00 +0000

Why does it suddenly feel like America is the kid in school that gives away their lunch money to avoid being beat up? North Korea says, "you better not try anything or else". America says: Yes, of...

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Oh the HUMANITY!

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:10:00 +0000

PETA Wishes Obama Hadn't Swatted That Fly - FOXNews.com Miranda shared this article with me... you may have heard the news. President Obama killed a fly! Why, God, why? Why do these innocent...

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Iran Rocks the Vote

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:06:00 +0000

It is estimated that nearly 80% of Iran's registered voters voted today in their Presidential Election. Some are predicting that this large turnout points to Ahmadinejad losing his job. What does...

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Random Passing Thoughts, Iss. 13

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:12:00 +0000

OK... so what is with everyone hating on Kris Allen? The guy won American Idol, but is getting dumped on. Some call it the greatest upset in Idol History. Read this blog post if you like Adam. Don't...

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She's There in a Pinch

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:35:00 +0000

You never know how important a healthy back is until you hurt it. I pinched a nerve yesterday morning. How did I do it? 1) I was saving a family from a burning building.... 2) I was on the...

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Glenn Beck vs. ACORN Spokesperson

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:19:00 +0000

This is just good TV. Keep and eye on ACORN. They are shady six ways to Tuesday.

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"Free" Healthcare Coming.. You're so welcome!

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:04:00 +0000

I'm starting a new series (and blog tag) called "The Cost of Obama". Here's the first in the series. You can hold your head up. You may not have health care now, but you will. Before you can even...

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Ring Around the Plague-ie

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:51:00 +0000

Mom was playing/singing "Ring around the Rosie" with Maleah last night and mentioned that the true origin of the song was actually pretty sickening. To paraphrase what she said and other info I've...

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I'm Not Built For Fencing

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:08:00 +0000

Butch is working this week to put up a chain-link fence for us. Monday was day one and he has already come a long way. I helped him yesterday evening.... and by "helped" I mean slowed the process...

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noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Sat, 09 May 2009 02:04:00 +0000

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Happy Mother's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:35:00 +0000

First of all.. I want to wish a Happy Mother's Day to ALL mothers. What you do on a daily basis shapes the lives of your children; whether young or old. Secondly, I want to send a specific Mother's...

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A Super Cereal Blog Post

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:48:00 +0000

Was Michael Phelps "Super Cereal"? Alex was falling asleep every time we would feed him. He was trying really hard to get the formula out, but not much would. With Maleah we went from the "slow"...

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Back to Blogging

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:23:00 +0000

I washed my cell phone again. That makes two cell phones. At least this one was inexpensive. Who does that? Who constantly washes their cell phone? Anyhow, if I've called you from my cell phone...

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$255!

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:53:00 +0000

I wanted to raise $220 for March of Dimes, March for Babies... I raised $255 ($280 pledged)! Thank you so much for your giving. You all are amazing! Additionally, there are new pictures of both...

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Help! March for Babies Walk THIS Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:49:00 +0000

Every year Miranda and I participate in the March for Babies. It did not seem like we would be able to walk this year with our new baby on the way. Now that we have little Alex Miranda thinks she...

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New pictures of Alex!

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:09:00 +0000

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Baby Alex

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:30:00 +0000

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Welcome Baby Alex!

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:10:00 +0000

Welcome baby Alex! He weighed 8 lbs 4 oz. 21 1/2 inches long.

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Welcome Baby Alex!

noreply@blogger.com (Bob Speakman) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:01:00 +0000

Alexander James was born at 12:06pm. He weight 8 lbs. 4 oz. and is 21 1/2 inches long! Pictures will be up very soon!

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