Monthly Archives: May 2005

R.I.P. to 61 Year Old Holly Tree

Posted on May 28, 2005 by Jim

The last big project for the spring… the removal of the 61 year old, 40 foot high holly ‘bush’.  It was planted the year the previous owner was born in the house, and had grown monstrous.  The prickly leaves fall … Continue reading →

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Teresa is Title 1 Specialist for Baltimore County Schools

Posted on May 25, 2005 by Jim

Teresa starts her position as Title 1 Specialist for the Baltimore County public schools tomorrow.  It’s a great position on the management team of the school system, responsible for all the Title 1 federal dollars that come into it (around … Continue reading →

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Episode III Sucked

Posted on May 25, 2005 by Jim

Not much more to say about it.  Teresa and I went to see Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith last night.  I had very low expectations.  Even they weren’t met.  The worst part is that it makes me … Continue reading →

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Side Porch Rain Chain

Posted on May 24, 2005 by Jim

We’ve had this beautiful copper rain chain for a number of years, but it wasn’t until we moved into this house that we had a perfect place for it.  And it’s raining today, so we got to see it in … Continue reading →

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New ‘Bio Blurb’

Posted on May 20, 2005 by Jim

I recently had to write a new, very short bio for the contributors page of another SHAPE forum book.  I had only 25 words to work with, and here’s what I came up with.  Jim Jarrett sells solutions for Rockwell … Continue reading →

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Randi Beth’s Graduation

Posted on May 15, 2005 by Jim

Teresa’s cousin, Randi Beth, graduated from Roanoke College last weekend.  It took me a few days to get the pictures up, but click on the photo below, and you’ll see the whole set. Congratulations, Randi!

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We Have A/C

Posted on May 2, 2005 by Jim

When we bought our house, we knew we would have to install a central A/C system immediately.  After a bunch of research, we chose a high-velocity system so it could be installed quickly, be efficient, and not require a great deal … Continue reading →

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The New Media is Frustratingly Complex

Posted on May 2, 2005 by Jim

I’ve written before on this site about my love for digital media, especially music, and my technology adventures in our new house, setting up whole-house audio and worshipping my iPods.  Yesterday, however, I ran into the biggest, most frustrating aspect … Continue reading →

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