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2008 

Another year has come and gone. Fortunately for many of us here in the Rain, 2008 will not be missed. Although, I read somewhere that an extra second will be added to 2008 for some reason....Thanks! Like we need to add one more second to an already abysmal year! I'm truly looking forward to 2009....
12/31/2008
I was born and raised in New York City. But all too often, I find myself bragging about my new hometown of Apex, North Carolina. It's pretty easy to do so as Apex has been named numerous times as one of the best small towns in the country to live, work and raise a family. The schools are wonderf...
12/30/2008
On New Year's Eve, there is nothing more famous than the ball drop in Times Square, New York City. But every year in Raleigh, North Carolina, December 31st has its own celebration that is much less crowded, much more family friendly and considerably warmer than our New York counterparts must endu...
12/30/2008
  Happy Festivus to one and all!   Every year, when the leaves have fallen from the trees and the night air turns crisp, people from all over the world go into their attics and break out their decorations in anticipation of the most glorious of all holidays… Festivus!     Well, actually, there ar...
12/25/2008
What's become of our economy?  First there's a mortgage meltdown.   Next the banking system is in turmoil.   Finally the "Big 3" auto makers are asking for financial relief.     But now, on top of all this, Christmas is in trouble......Santa Wants a bailout too!!!   When will it end? Where does i...
12/24/2008
In a few days Christmas will finally be here. Nearly half the world will be celebrating with family and friends as they do every year. Children will wake up at an ungodly hour and run downstairs to see if Santa has come to deliver their Christmas wish list. And everyone who celebrates Christmas ...
12/21/2008
This Holiday Season you can help eradicate Multiple Sclerosis just by clicking on a site created by the good folks at Brainstorm. For every "pull" on the gift tag, Brainstorm will donate 25 cents to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It costs you nothing but a few moments of your time and ...
12/20/2008
OK, I tried to post this before I went out of town a few days ago, but proxy errors canned that idea!   I'm heading out of town for a few days of rest and relaxation in New York City. (Yes, I know that's not where you're supposed to go to rest!) But I'm heading there anyway! While I'm away, I'm a...
12/19/2008
OK my dear readers, I'm heading to my old stomping grounds of New York City for a few days of R & R. Now I know that you'll miss me while I'm away. (And who could blame you?!!!) But don't worry. I've got you covered. I wanted to give you something to do so that the Craig withdrawls that will you'...
12/12/2008
Cats….who needs them anyway! That’s what I thought until I rescued Scratch from my local animal shelter. He turned out to be one of the best pets I’ve ever had. And this is coming from a dog guy! Scratch has been a faithful companion to my little girl, Laura, and me throughout the years. We’ve en...
12/10/2008
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