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On Desert Islands

“One of the world’s most tiresome questions is what object one would bring to a desert island, because people always answer ‘a deck of cards’ or ‘Anna Karenina’ when the obvious answer is ‘a well equipped boat and a crew to sail me off the island and back home where I can play all the [...]

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The Great Pumpkin Massacre 2009

The Mexican Ambassador watched the moon rise. Yes, this would be the night. A night of rivalry… … of levitating pumpkins… … a clash between the House of Schwandt and the Mexican Embassy. The Mexicans made a run for the border. The House of Schwandt did not approve. The battle was fierce. Some cheered for [...]

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Goodbye Bonfire

Baseball Snacks Hacky Sack Sword-play Cristina advertizes Dr. Pepper Football Fire-building Hot dog roasting LOTS of hot dog roasting Mysteries of hot dog roasting Shutterbug

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The Push-Cart Wars

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The 9th Annual J. Gresham Machen Bloodletting

The Underclassmen The Upperclassmen Trotter was chosen by the pink.. and he did not tolerate any nonsense. Praise God for the beautiful weather, brave men, and loyal spectators who made this day so joyous.

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Of Ice and Sleds (a very pathetic attempt to parody “Of Mice and Men”)

Well, the time has come for an update. I was hoping for my mind to help me out and think of something intelligent and summary-like so you could know all the thoughts that have been tumbling around my brain and what I’ve been doing these past few weeks with some semblance of order, but I [...]

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Thanksgiving Break

Today’s major accomplishment: I finished the 1000 piece puzzle that was on the coffee table when I arrived home. I didn’t bring any puzzles to school because I know my weakness.. when there is an unfinished puzzle in the near vicinity, I can’t keep my paws off it. Tragic lack of self control in this [...]

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Fall Break :: In Photos :: Part II (extremely belated)

Wednesday I have almost no recollection of what I did on Wednesday. But it was a good day. I’m almost positive it involved baking a couple loaves of pumpkin bread, reading, and an epic grocery shopping trip with Mom. Thursday That night Dad took us all out to dinner and then to see Phantom of [...]

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The Noble Sport of Pumpkin Rugby

Ana Street Team Blaine Street Team Many pumpkins perished. Rachel took pictures on the gory field The faithful spectators Cousins :) Cheers to all the brave men, loyal spectators, and battered pumpkins who made this game possible.

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