Monthly Archives: April 2009

Asheville, Spring and UNCA/NCCCR

Posted on April 24, 2009 by MrBill

I’m bitten and stung.  Spring is a beautiful time here, and many other places too.  It’s a frame of mind.  This community, that grows on me, is very comfortable for us golden age folks — slower pace, rich cultural resources … Continue reading →

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Kar Tripz

Posted on April 16, 2009 by MrBill

Cutesy spelling for a personal trip down some old back roads and the realization of how the automobiles I’ve owned have framed some big swatches in my life.  This is probably a guy thing as we tend to obsess about … Continue reading →

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Saving Newspapers (with the Internet)

Posted on April 12, 2009 by MrBill

Most of us know that newspapers are in trouble.  Their business model has been gut punched by the Internet and evolving communication and advertising trends.  Holy mackerel, this is serious.  This isn’t like men’s hats or black and white TV … Continue reading →

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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow — It’s All About History

Posted on April 9, 2009 by MrBill

Until the last few weeks, what I knew about the Ottoman Empire wouldn’t make my local humming birds sneeze.  Now those fascinating little birds have the flu thanks to my course on the history of Turkey.   As that empire slowly … Continue reading →

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April Fools +1

Posted on April 2, 2009 by MrBill

Back in the day, my sons used to re-locate my car a few blocks away and then fill it with trash and silly string so I’d be late for work.  They were good.   This was always my favorite holiday … Continue reading →

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