Monthly Archives: September 2011

Whoa, that’s a bear!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

To elaborate on the bear encounter, I wish I had a survival story where the bear saw me first, started chasing me, and that after a running match and a game of hide-n-go-seek behind trees it finally gave me a … Continue reading →

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

In LA for a week, working.  Staying in Santa Monica at the Viceroy, which is a block from the beach.  Normally, most would walk that block to spend their day off at the beach. Not me.  Instead:  Up at 4am.  … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Volunteer trips :: Voluntary Horizons

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Ever think about volunteering, going abroad, helping someone who actually needs it, giving back to the world and throwing yourself into and unknown situation just because you never have? How about…ever think about working to take students to other countries, … Continue reading →

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Mountain Lions in Iowa

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Woke up this morning expecting frost.  Weather has been cooling down here in Iowa at a rapid rate these past few days.  It was chilly, though no visible frost was around. Graduating from Iowa State University, one would have hoped … Continue reading →

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Peace Corps Beth Dove

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

People who inspire.  Give.  Work-hard.  Spend years trying to make this world a little better, deserve praise, high fives and packages of goodies sent her way!!!  If you’d like to send Beth a note, ten notes or 25 packages, let … Continue reading →

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Cyclones win CyHawk 2011!!!!!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

(scream. Louder!  scream.)  ’COME ON CYCLONES!’ Oh man.  OT…we find our TD.  2OT, nerves have every single Cyclone freaking out (THIS DOESN’T HAPPEN TO US.)  (make it happen Cyclones, some how some way, make it happen.) ‘Yeessssssssssssssssssssssssssss!’  Ok, we scored. … Continue reading →

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Audio Post

Posted on September 8, 2011 by
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