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Archive for December, 2004

Couric to Replace Rather?

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 29th, 2004 | Trackback

I think it’s well past time that a woman was given the opportunity to anchor the news.

Black Bart, a Bear, and a Motorcycle

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 28th, 2004 | Trackback

Bud Moll (aka Black Bart of Black Bart Paddle Company) collided with a bear while riding his motorcycle in early September of this year.

iPod Workout Playlist

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 27th, 2004 | Trackback

All year, the only thing I’ve told my wife I really wanted for Christmas was a new MP3 player.

Merry Christmas

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 25th, 2004 | Trackback

Merry Christmas, everybody.

A Festivus for the Rest of Us!

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 23rd, 2004 | Trackback

There will be an airing of the grievances and feats of strength before this day concludes.

Texas 10 Charity Tour NOT Cancelled

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 22nd, 2004 | Trackback

Because a lack of a strong corporate sponsor, the most successful tournament series in all of disc golf is being cancelled. UPDATE: Tour is back on for 2005

10 Things We Learned About Blogs in 2004

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 19th, 2004 | Trackback

The Man of the Year issue of Times devotes a significant amount of ink to blogs. Not mine, specifically, but when you start throwing terms like ‘blogosphere’ around…well, I’ll take some of that cake, thanks.

Front Row Mavs Tickets for Wounded Soldiers

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 17th, 2004 | Trackback

133 tickets worth roughly $150,000, and all in the front row, were donated by Dallas Mavs season ticket holders.

One More Teacher for Bush

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 15th, 2004 | Trackback

Jenna Bush, the 22-year old daughter of President Bush, will begin teaching at at a public school serving low-income children in the DC area.

Letter of Thanks from a US Soldier

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 14th, 2004 | Trackback

When I told people I was on leave from Iraq, they all made some kind of physical contact, shaking hands, putting a hand on my shoulder or arm, and a surprising number hugged me.

How You Can Support Our Troops

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 14th, 2004 | Trackback

Blackfive, the Paratrooper of Love, has compiled a great list of ways that you can help support our troops beyond mere lip service.

Our Family Christmas Card

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 13th, 2004 | Trackback

We finally got all three of the kids to sit still in front of the tree long enough to get a picture for our Christmas card.

The Final Roll Call at Ft. Hood

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 13th, 2004 | Trackback

Sgt. Maj. Tobris Chandler is the voice families hear during the 1st Cavalry memorial services as he calls out the names of their fallen loved ones.

SSG (Promotable) Marty

Posted by Robbie Cooper on December 9th, 2004 | Trackback

His sequence number is 194 out of 303, so he should get his Senior-NCO insignia pinned on him sometime mid-next year.