Author Archives: eddiehale

Cabin Trip, July 2011

The Hopes and Dreams of Mrs. Hale My beautiful wife grew up going to her parent’s cabin on the lake, and she was an enthusiastic swimmer. So in the past when we took the kids to the cabin on the … Continue reading

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Thoughts on traveling

While traveling the seven hours to the lake this week, I had some random thoughts. First a confession Sometimes I drive the speed limit. I drive 55 in a 55 zone. I drive 65 in a 65 zone. It used … Continue reading

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What is new with Ed?

I know that many of you spend an almost unhealthy amount of time wondering how things are going for me. Well let me tell you. Father’s Day On Father’s Day I wanted one thing – a bike ride with my … Continue reading

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Old People

My father had a carotid endarterectomy on June 14. He and my mother are staying with us while he recuperates. The photo below shows some of the attendees at an Old Person Party we threw in my father’s honor. The … Continue reading

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Forgiveness, priorities and other stuff

I was reclined in the little girls’ bed, reading to Bethany and Ruthie before nap time. I do the same thing almost every day. Today, as I read, I noticed that Ruthie was resting her head on my temple. Her … Continue reading

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Piano Recital, May 24, 2011

This is a test. Can you sit through three videos and 12-ish minutes of piano playing? I bet only a grandma and maybe a few aunts can do it. Take the test, if you think you can complete. (I won’t … Continue reading

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Thump Thump

I was home alone with the younger girls and Bethany told, “Dad, I want to put on my thump thump.” Fear shot through me. I could see in the near future a three-year-old freaking out because her dad has no … Continue reading

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First Ride of the Summer

Edward Luke has wanted to go on a ride up to the Human Powered Trails for most of the Spring. Today we finally found the time to go. While up there, we rode around on some trails. My dear son … Continue reading

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Hello world!

I am taking some WordPress training. This is my first post. Lookout world! (The image of the birds is just to see if I can insert an image.)

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