tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:04:10 +0000Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. <p> Mark Twain</p>http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)Blogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-2868002684872072149Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:13:00 +00002009-12-10T21:16:01.234-08:00Perhaps you need to live in NW Wisconsin with the deer population being what it is.. to enjoy this, but either way.. It was striking my fancy.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/12/theres-christmas-spirit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-2042483603204181929Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:26:00 +00002009-11-05T18:30:49.748-08:00The following is from Alison's HS classmate Julie, ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Julie DeHart <julie.a.dehart@gmail.com>Date: Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 10:13 AMSubject: Hello Friends :)To: Julie DeHart <julie.a.dehart@gmail.com>Hello Friend,It's been a while since I've written. Many of you know our last month has been crazy. Our Emily had a ruptured appendix the day of the heavy rains/http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/11/from-julie-in-phillippines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-842590135412735123Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:07:00 +00002009-10-13T16:16:56.360-07:00It was an unusual past couple of days when the white stuff covered the ground and gave us a little glimpse of things to come. I suppose it makes for good football weather in some ways. Alison is so enjoying the Vikings and Brett Favre getting off to a 5 win 0 losses start. My Steelers are trying to slog through a little world championship hang-over, but they're doing ok. The new running back http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/10/snow-covered-turf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-861514215659801565Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:56:00 +00002009-09-25T21:59:08.039-07:00Andre and Krista's new baby - woohoo!!!Marc Ethan Jeffrey OldbergBorn 8:15 am, 9/23/09. 9lbs and 21.5 inches long. We are thankful for a safe surgery for Krista, and a safe delievery of Ethan.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/09/welcome-ethan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-6223609556314377815Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:14:00 +00002009-08-04T19:20:02.780-07:00We had a great day listening to first rate entertainment a the second annual Blues on the Chippewa - to benefit the local food pantry. Took in a nice car show... Alison was particularly impressed with a 1969 (I think that's the year) Caddy, red with white interior, the guy said it was and is the largest production car made in America. It had the tail-fins, and you could fit a small family in http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/08/these-two-are-looking-for-elwood-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-2307596905416154825Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:30:00 +00002009-07-06T11:34:50.623-07:00Looking at all those sparks... it's probably a good thing the pond was right there in front of them! Doesn't appear they were following OSHA approved fireworks instructions either. Having some fun though! And that's the main thing.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/07/4th-of-july-shenanigans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-7951233256968930634Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:11:00 +00002009-06-16T06:20:35.455-07:00the old volvo and I took one on the nose yesterday. The day kind of went like Steve Martin's character...got up at 6, went to Rochester, was heading back to my job and blew a front tire coming down the hilll by Wabasha. (I've planed to drive into work with a 30 minute cushion to go into HyVee and grab some lunch and dinner before my shift starts at 3pm) Rolled into a driveway... No cell http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/06/like-planes-trains-and-automobiles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-5444712676883689633Thu, 21 May 2009 14:57:00 +00002009-05-27T11:36:37.691-07:00From Theater Class - PatrickPatrick had a class he really enjoyed this past semester, these pictures are from the "final project." It's a class held at the improvisational comedy club, where they do "comedy sports" which is some kind of competitive improv thing. He appears to be in his element.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/05/patrick-hamming-it-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-2317108014370210479Fri, 01 May 2009 20:51:00 +00002009-05-01T13:54:53.567-07:00Laurie Glapa <>Fri, May 1, 2009 at 3:35 PMTo: Michael Glapa , Alison Glapathe exam period stretches on...I just wanted to say hi and that I just got out of a meeting with Carrasco and I'm both daunted and excited about what I'll be doing over the summer and next year.Starting May 11th, I'm in charge of this timeline: http://www.uiowa.edu/ifdebook/timeline/Financial_Crisis_Timeline.pdfand over thehttp://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/05/2-down-2-to-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-4356497718838018670Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:16:00 +00002009-04-30T08:24:42.235-07:00From downtown Austin Texas, some ducklings found there way down the riverwalk...  we can all use a little help from our friends!http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/04/heres-something-that-is-positive-bit-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-363437781842405456Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:45:00 +00002009-04-24T21:52:37.669-07:00From the Eau Claire Leader Telegram... (For those who aren't familiar, this game park owned by the local Lions Club, is on the property just across the pond from my house.)Two buffalo grazed Thursday at the Lions Club Game Park adjacent to Wakanda Park in Menomonie. The two other buffalo from the park had to be shot Wednesday after they jumped a gate and wandered too close to Interstate 94, in http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/04/bummer-in-my-neighborhood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-95079423006837814Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:12:00 +00002009-04-07T08:22:19.686-07:00I remember in the fall of 2007, when Ping arrived in Menomonie from Thailand, she told me she wanted to pursue a career in dentistry.  So yesterday I got this awesome email.  I only wish I could throw a party to celebrate with her.  It's so great when a plan comes together, but she says it better than I...The message subject was: "FINALLY"Heyhow are you? are the warm sunny days coming yet?now i http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/04/from-ping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-9210400351197441504Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:26:00 +00002009-03-20T09:06:23.696-07:00I hadn't seen this, but ran across it on the internet... very nice.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/03/sisters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-7223670928385843824Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:16:00 +00002009-03-07T11:21:13.302-08:00I just came upon a promotional video that is kind of interesting. The entire thing is filmed where we spent our time at the beach last week. At the 45 second mark, it has a shot of the palapa underwhich we parked our beach chairs to go boogie boarding in the surf. The beach was was exactly that crowded. The views are identical. As you can tell, I want to go back soon!http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/03/north-beach-of-sayulita.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-6948011698676416246Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:38:00 +00002009-03-02T17:42:02.018-08:00Alison and I just returned yesterday from Mexico, the slideshow is better full-screen so click through directly to the album and click on the slideshow button if you prefer.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/03/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-3872854683107882094Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:24:00 +00002009-02-02T05:30:32.499-08:00From my brother in the silicon valley:today I cruised home after cantoring at the 12:30 Mass at St. Jo's with the top down and the tunes blasting, beneath a glorious blue sky and temperatures in the low 70s. One bright spot in an otherwise grim scene here.(grim refers to the economy of course) And my email response:the temp actually hit 44F on Saturday... I walked down my snow-covered driveway http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/02/its-all-in-contrast-i-guess.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-8265885890520487788Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:01:00 +00002009-01-28T08:14:33.653-08:00Couldn't resist posting this little nugget for all you Vikings and Packers fans... I am preparing to enjoy what I'm quite sure will be an unprecedented 6th Super Bowl victory for my beloved Steelers. Having cheered them on each fall for the past 34 years, it's fun to have this happen every so often.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/01/little-football.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-5976545495138075309Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:14:00 +00002009-01-28T05:16:31.488-08:00This I would have been thrilled to see.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/01/dolphin-stampede.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-6499812484429184272Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:02:00 +00002009-01-10T13:11:22.447-08:00Lost a friend this week. Laurie worked in theater with their middle son Sean, Patrick played ball with their youngest Clai. I talked with Scot each week at Rotary - it's hard to lose someone so suddenly.The distant sound of the Great Bagpiper has called Guy Scot Catto home.Guy Scot Catto, of Menomonie, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, one day before celebrating his 32nd weddinghttp://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/01/g-scot-catto.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-7817861881486938103Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:36:00 +00002009-01-02T08:41:35.224-08:00It's heartwarming to see Carol looking serene.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2009/01/from-brazil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-8885545719491537443Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:50:00 +00002008-12-25T04:57:35.791-08:00I realize we won't all find this quite as entertaining, but here goes...---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Steve Anderson Date: Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 1:30 PMSubject: A Lawyer's Christmas.....To: Steve Anderson Cc: Steve Anderson The Night Before Christmas, Legally Speaking...Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2008/12/lawyerly-christmas-writing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-5327142429186990047Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-12-23T06:54:05.098-08:00Around-the-World Adventure!Ole Nueckel’s Trip Around the World: June 2008 – May 2009with stops (so far) in …Alps - cycling tripKenya - running campIsrael - visits to the origins of ChristianityNepal - to meditate with the monksSE Asia - to visit Vietnam, Singapore, & New ZealandOle was a Rotary Foreign Exchange student at MHS in 1995/1996. Upon returning to Germany, he received his bachelor’s http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2008/12/oles-around-world-adventure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-1099935598922527580Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:34:00 +00002008-12-19T09:36:09.938-08:00In case you're really having trouble with your last minute shopping... check these out.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2008/12/bad-shopping-options.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-5090501397568544276Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:47:00 +00002008-12-19T08:51:13.887-08:00Wow, this is fantastic, what a world we live in...From the author...2008 has been an eventful year to say the least - it is difficult to sum up the thousands of stories in just a handful of photographs. That said, I will try to do what I've done with other photo narratives here, and tell a story of 2008 in photographs. It's not the story of 2008, it's certainly not all stories, but as a http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2008/12/year-in-pictures-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18338231.post-3365580993947128184Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:57:00 +00002008-12-12T14:07:15.311-08:00Had a nice visit with my golfing buddy this morning. I should find a different picture, I seldom see him in a tie and all. I prefer seeing him leaning on his 9 iron, which usually means he's between clubs... (I can almost hear him, 9? or wedge? wedge or 9? repeat... repeat...) Once he starts that, it's time to double the bet.http://michaelglapa.blogspot.com/2008/12/visit-with-curt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Michael Glapa)0