I’ve only found Auntie Anne’s inside malls. Often, I’ve wondered why they didn’t have small drive-thru locations, thinking they’d make a killing. Well, a small drive-thru location opens in Lewisville today and I may be first in line.
The founder of Auntie Anne’s grew up Amish and stopped going to school after 8th grade. In her memoir, she describes her church’s pastor having maintained secret sexual relationships with her and her sisters, and that he had also molested her daughter.
The kids and I toured The Star, the headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. DaughterGeeding didn’t enjoy the experience. I wore and old Super XXX victory cap and one employee actually took notice.
There’s a small field or turfed area on the second floor, so coaches and players don’t have to go downstairs to work on concepts. There are a lot of jokes I could make about the Cowboys kicking situation, but you may notice this goalpost (on the ground floor) is only six-feet wide.
Their film room was bigger and fancier than I expected.
I got a kick out of this old team photo when kickers used to kick bare-footed.
While I enjoyed seeing one of Tom Landry’s hats being on display, I didn’t like where they placed it. That thing is going to get some massive sun damage.
Here are some proposed logos for when the club was first formed.
“The Catch” captured from by frame was kinda cool.
Here is a collection of jerseys through the years. I hated those green-tinted pants.
Posing next to the Super Bowl XXX trophy with my Super Bowl XXX hat.
This wall is dedicated to Dallas Cowboys who have won the NFL Man of the Year award. It’s going to need updated and a major renovation to include Dak, the current winner.
I will now be taking your questions.
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The entrepreneur is laying plans for a new community outside Austin next to Boring and SpaceX facilities, dubbed Snailbrook
Mr. Musk, his former girlfriend, who is the singer Grimes, Kanye West and Mr. West’s architectural designer discussed several times last year what a Musk town might look like, according to people familiar with the discussions.
All told, Texas accounted for 527 of the 6,750 incidents tallied by the ADL in 2022 — a 61% increase statewide and a 38% jump nationally since 2021. The total, which hit an all-time high last year, includes the distribution or display of antisemitic, racist or anti-LGBTQ stickers, banners, graffiti, posters and laser projections.
In short, pollen has exploded from plants much earlier than normal this year after an exceptionally warm February in the South and East. But these aren’t isolated trends. As the planet warms, researchers say, allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer.
I’m still not sure if I know the purpose of this blog. It was somewhat started because I’d run across stuff I found interesting and wanted to share with others. But, I didn’t want to become “that friend” who spammed your email inboxes. So, I created a place people could come to instead of me coming to them. I still blog for that reason, but it’s also become a hobby and sometimes therapy.
I get a kick out of people questioning what I choose to post or not post, especially about my private life. It’s my goal to be transparent, because I think that’s how we grow, we learn from others. There are many times I felt I was alone, and it’s a goal of mine to relate to others who feel out of place. We’re in it together. If I only posted the PC version of my thoughts or what people expected a loftier version of me would post, then that would be insincere and would show no room for growth. I may make mistakes posting some stuff I probably shouldn’t, but that’s because this whole thing is “a process”.
There’s one email I don’t give out but to the closest of allies, but somehow the University of Michigan still thinks I’m an alumnus and keeps requesting money from me. Giving Blueday is March 15. I’m guessing a “Daniel Geeding” accidentally gave them my email address since that’s who it’s addressed to. In the meantime, I think I should look for ways this can benefit me.
I’m really becoming an admirer of Andy Stanley right when a lot of evangelicals want to tar and feather the guy.
Junior Miller of The TICKET was talking about what it’s like watch his 19-month old daughter by himself for three days. He said he worries about not being able to “fill the itinerary.” I often have that feeling as a divorced single-father. It’s hard to just allow them to have time to themselves, spending their free time alone in their rooms. They need that time, but when you only have access to your kids for a certain percentage of time, you always feel you should be doing something with them. It’s still a tough adjustment.
Sometimes I think about the time I confronted my wife about her infidelity of the heart and how much I cried like a baby in front of her. Not once do I remember her apologizing, only when I suggested it might be a good idea. I don’t deserve to be loved like that (at least I don’t think), but I didn’t want to quit on a relationship and do the easy thing and give up. Better yet, I made a promise, a covenant with God to love and accept her. I didn’t give up on her, she gave up on us and thus the family. And, that’s still tough to reconcile. It’s hard for me to understand how someone can break a promise not only with a human, but with the God they claim is the priority in their life. That’s not a judgement, I just can comprehend it.
I also think about my severe depression at the time, as well as my paralysis. When things got going rough, she was not by my side but left me all alone, literally. I hope I can find someone willing to stay by my side through thick and thin. I wonder what it’s like to have no doubt that the person who I married truly accepts me for who and what I am. It may never happen, but I have my hopes.
A lot of this is on my mind because I’m not only going into a surgery center for a minor back procedure, but I’m working on a prearranged funeral. One thing my kids want to essure that happens, and this isn’t a joke, but they want there to be soft pretzels and ICEEs available. Of course, there’s a back story to this. But, come to my funeral, and you should be treated to an Auntie Anne’s pretzel and at least a Coke ICEE. Oh, and slurping has to be involved.
I enjoy reading the Reddit thread r/NoStupidQuestions. You can ask anything and not worry about being made fun of or being insensitive. Recently, someone asked, If God’s plans are perfect, why do people pray to change his plans? Here is what I thought was the best answer: debate amongst yourselves. But I have a feeling most believers don’t think/believe this way.
I assume you’re asking this relating to the Christian God, so I will try my best to answer that question in accordance with that.Most Christians ultimately believe in the sovereignty of God, which means that God is in control of everything and His plan is perfect. However, Christians also believe in the power of prayer, which means that they can communicate with God and ask for His guidance and help.While Christians pray for many things, including healing, guidance, and protection, they understand that God’s will is ultimately what matters. Prayer is not about changing God’s plans but about aligning their will with God’s will. When Christians pray, they seek to understand God’s plan and to ask for His help in carrying it out.In some cases, Christians may pray for a change in circumstances or outcomes, but they do so with the understanding that God’s plan is ultimately perfect, and they trust that whatever the outcome may be, God will work it out for their good.It’s a complex topic that has inspired numerous discussions. Look at this answer as being the tip of a theological iceberg.
When I was married, I used to think how great it was that I didn’t have to worry about fashion, that there was no need to dress to impress. That’s not to say I was a slob, but my most comfortable shoes, a pair of mountain climbers, won’t be wowing any chicks and now I think twice when I wear them out. I ask myself, how much should I care about comfort, cost, and convenience verses trying to impress someone or appear more datable.
