Toynbee Tiles Mystery

In December of 2006, Jodi and I went to St. Louis to see her sister graduate college. While we were there we decided to walk to the mall to get something to eat. It turned out to be miles away, but since I already blogged about that arduous journey I'll refrain from any further description. However, during the trek we came across an awesome discovery. Okay, it wasn't awesome to anyone but me, but I was definitely in awe. The discovery was a pair of tiles embedded in the asphalt on opposite sides of a busy downtown intersection. To most people the tiles are nothing more than some sort of strange graffiti. But, to me and thousands of other...

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It's a wrap!

Jodi and I were talking a while back and she told me how she has a tendency to not finish projects that she begins. She then voiced some theories about why she may form this pattern. I thought it was pretty interesting. Not just that she does this but also because while I've never picked up on it I do it, too.I know exactly why I do it. I will begin a project fixing something or fixing something up and I'll stop once functionality is achieved. Nevermind the fact that it still looks half done. If I can use it or if it works in its current state then I'll leave it to work on something else. Of course, I do always intend to perform the task...

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Rise To The Top

I love a good competition. Especially, when there are prizes to win, and personal goals to reach. Today is the start of the "Spring Into Action" Wellness Competition at my work. There will be a jackpot of cash given to first, second, and third places that comes from $500 from the company and $20 from each employee participating. There will also be a drawing for a Plasma TV, Insurance Reimbursement up to $550, Gas cards, Wal-Mart Gift Cards, exercise materials, iPod Nano, YMCA membership, and more.I normally don't participate in things like this, but Jodi and I recently set personal goals to be in shape by summer and we're both dedicated to...

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