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“That’s my receipt”

I found an old receipt and picked it up off of the end table. I held it up and asked the following. Me: Can someone please throw this away for daddy? Theodore: (without looking up,… 

December 2: Flames 5 @ Berlin 1

The Flames were in Berlin, NH Sunday morning for a Granite State game with the Berlin Sabers. They definitely showed the effects of playing an intense game just 16 hours prior, some 165 miles away.… 

December 1: Flames 1 @ Shamrocks 2

Saturday night the Flames made a visit to Ristuccia Memorial Arena in Wilmington, MA for a game vs. the Shamrocks. In my mind this game reminded me a little bit of a young driver trying… 

Thanks #30 (Wife)

This is Thanks #30, the final Thanks post for November. It is certainly not the least Thanks post of November. I might say that I have saved the best for last. Everywhere I go, there’s… 

Thanks #29 (Bible)

I am thankful for the Bible. The book of all books. I am thankful for the recorded history and the truths that forever apply in the Bible. It’s my own guide to all that matters… 

Thanks #28 (Quiet)

I am thankful for quiet. I don’t get much quiet, but I am thankful for it when I do. Quiet is just a nice sound to ponder. Quiet, with no phones, no TV, no computer,… 

Manchester Flames Stats through November 2012

Through November the Flames are 14-11-1 overall. 26 games played thus far. Here are the team and individual statistics so far. Enjoy. Manchester flames pee wee major hockey statistics 2012-13 Name # games goals assists… 

Thanks #27 (Christmas Season)

I am thankful for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Christmas season. I enjoy the moments that allow for time when I can sneak mentally away to a slower time and pace of Christmas… 

November 25: Flames 2 @ Concord 2

Flames comeback to earn a point in GSL Standings Sunday afternoon the Flames traveled to Concord, NH to play a Granite State Hockey League game vs. the Concord Capitals. Just two weeks ago, the Flames… 

November 3: @ Flames 2 Raiders 3

Close call assists Raiders to 3-2 win Saturday afternoon the Flames hosted the North Shore Raiders at West Side Arena for a 2:30 pm tilt. The Flames played well for extended periods of time, but lost 3-2, giving… 

November 4: Flames 3 @ Bulldogs 2

Manchester falls behind early only to come back with 3-2 win Whew! What a spirited hockey game down at Hallenborg Arena in Billerica, MA tonight. The Flames, playing their second road game of the day,… 

November 11: Flames 7 @ Stars 3

Slow start, down 2-0; Strong finish, 7-3 win The Flames quickly found themselves behind 2-0 just 7 minutes into the game. This may have been the result of back-to-back early morning (8am scrimmage yesterday) games, or… 

Thanks #26 (Music)

I am thankful for music. I find enjoyment in the beautiful sounds of music. I am constantly impressed by artists’ abilities to write meaningful lyrics and the notes that accompany their delivery. I love the… 

Thanks #25 (Sports)

I am thankful for sports. I have spent thousands of hours playing, practicing, teaching, watching, and dreaming in sports. Through sports I learned disciplines. I learned teamwork. I learned respect. I learned how to get… 

Thanks #24 (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)

I am thankful for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In a couple of hours I will be going to see them for the 13th consecutive year. This is more than just a concert to me. Below I… 

Thanks #23 (Thanksgiving)

I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I am thankful for the day of visiting with family yesterday. We had a tremendous meal and fun family time on both Wednesday and Thursday. I’m glad we are able… 

Thanks #22 (History)

I am thankful for our history, U.S. History. I enjoy reading about it, and learning more about our history. Much more than we were ever taught in school. More importantly, I am thankful for the… 

Thanks #21 (Sue)

I am thankful for Sue. She is the mother of Steve, Ryan, and Erin. I am thankful that she did not, and has not stopped being their mother. A good mother, who has used all… 

Thanks #20 (Yesterday)

I’m thankful for yesterday. Yesterday was just a nice, quiet, relaxing day. Amaris had a vacation day and we were able to just enjoy the day together with the twins. It was a restful morning… 

Thanks #19 (Friends)

I am thankful for friends. Friends, near and far, I am thankful for all. And, from a blog post I did a few months ago, My Friends, My Cousins, “Beginning with trips, visits, and times… 

Thanks #18 (Health)

I am thankful for my health. My health may not be the best, but it certainly isn’t the worst. There are a lot of people who have to deal with so many health related issues… 

Thanks #17 (Freedom)

I am thankful for freedom. This is New Hampshire, the state motto is, “Live Free or Die.” Taking the motto a step further, it was originally written as, “Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not… 

Thanks #16 (Shelter)

I am thankful for shelter. Psalm 62:8 – Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. God is my shelter. I am thankful for the… 

Thanks #15 (Second Chances)

I’m thankful for second chances. God has spared me. He has watched over me when I wouldn’t even look after myself. Thank you Lord. Second chances are ours to give, but they are not ours… 

God’s plan – A tribute for the Carey family – A year later

I sit here with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, wondering why this bothers me so much tonight. A little more than 24 hours ago, a long time friend of mine let several… 

Thanks #14 (Seasons)

I’m thankful for the seasons. There are definitely four distinctive seasons here in southern NH. There is clearly a spring season when the snow and ice melts and growth gets a slow start. The winds… 

Thanks #13 (Lessons)

I’m thankful for the lessons in life. I’ve had many, some more than once, and I’m sure there are more to come. Sometimes when I sit and think, I am reminded just how important lessons… 

Thanks #12 (Weather)

I’m thankful for weather. I know it changes often and it even causes changes to plans. I know it causes damage and can, at times, be harmful. For me, it’s the cold breeze that catches me… 

Thanks #11 (Veteran’s)

I’m thankful for our veteran’s. I wrote this last year. I still feel the same way, very thankful for our veteran’s. The freedoms we share, the liberties we lose perspective of that are privilege to… 

Thanks #10 (Sunshine)

I’m thankful for sunshine, aside from the obvious and scientific reasons why the sun is important to our existence. I think each of us, at one point or another, thinks that the sun shines just… 

Thanks #9 (USA)

I’m thankful I was born in the greatest country in the world, the United States of America. I could have been born anywhere, but it was here in the U.S. where I was born. The… 

Thanks #8 (In-laws)

I know it’s a small thing, but this morning I’m really happy for the new grill cover we received this week. The cover fits perfectly and I was able to secure it before the wind,… 

Thanks #7 (New Day)

I’m thankful for each and every new day. The promise and hope held in each new day should not be under estimated. This morning, I pray that our elected officials all across this great land…