Absolutely Andrew

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  • The Holidays

    This past holiday season was significant in that it was Tara’s and my first together.  The experience was challenging, to say the least, but, overall, turned out well.  After much emotionally charged discussion, we came up with the following plan:  We would fly into Omaha at 6:30 PM Christmas Eve and the rest of the…

  • Goodbye Xanga

    I’ve packed my bags, purchased my domain, and am moving out.  You can find all future ramblings at my new blog: www.absolutelyandrew.com 

  • The Debut Post

    Greetings readers! I have officially taken the first big step towards “Super Blogger” status by purchasing my own domain and server space. It’ll only be a matter of time before Heather B. Armstrong of dooce.com herself is leaving comments on this very blog. Perez Hilton too, although (s)he wouldn’t be welcome. Thus, all future postings…

  • Barnes & Noble

    So Tara and I were at Barnes & Noble last night.  I think one of the biggest reasons we like going there is what other store can you spend an hour in and not spend any money?  I find that store particularly amusing during the holidays.  In particular, their little “kits”.  “Hot Stone Massage Kit”…

  • Do I have what it takes to be Atheist?

    There comes a point in many a young person’s life, often during his or her quest for knowledge, that he/she may begin to question the existence of God.  He/she may be thinking that atheism sounds pretty good.  I mean, screw that deism bullshit–that stuff is for sissies, you’ve gotta go all or nothing on this…

  • Random Things to Do (or maybe not actually do)

    Some of these things I’ve actually done, some I have not. 1.  While at a friend’s (or enemy’s) house, go take a dump, but rather than throwing the used toilet paper into the toilet, throw it into the trash can instead. 2.  Carry out a dating relationship almost entirely over instant messenger.  The initial asking…

  • The Typical Series of Events of a Midwestern Highschool Band’s Trip to the State Marching Competitio

    10:00 AM:  The band members arrive at the school to do a final run through of the show before boarding the buses.  During the run through, moods are tense.  The Drum majors are terse, and conduct with determined, sharp, choppy motions.  Section leaders and seniors are particularly moody, yelling things like: “Come on, guys!  We’ve…

  • Very Specific Loving Advice…For Married Men!

    So I was brainstorming this post in the shower.  This is largely because it’s Saturday morning, and I had just had my coffee.  This is significant because coffee really gets the creative side of my mind churning, but normally this amounts to nothing because I’m typically at work.  I think to myself: “That’s a great…

  • Monogamist Amidst Polygamists: One Man’s Submersion into the Mormon Culture vol. 2

    Imagine the mountains back in the 1800s.  I’m sure they looked as beautiful as they do today, but crossing them in a wagon, much less a hand cart?  No thanks.  Back then, Brigham Young was on to something:  get to the other side of the mountains, and you’ll be isolated and safe.  Free to practice…

  • Monogamist Amidst Polygamists: One Man’s Submersion into the Mormon Culture vol. 1

    Amanda suggested the other day that I start a blog about my experience as a Christian in the heart of Mormon culture: Salt Lake City.  I don’t want to give her all the credit–I had been thinking about doing this already, but I suppose she was the catalyst.  I don’t feel like creating a new…

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