Author Archives: theurbanllama

NRA CAN’T HELP BUT SHOW ITS TRUE INTENTIONS

Posted on August 12, 2012 by theurbanllama

Common courtesy can go a long way in times of grief. Even the simplest gesture can speak volumes. The National Rifle Association decided to show its true callous nature by soliciting contributions from people in and around Aurora, Colo., to … Continue reading →

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AMERICA’S DARK KNIGHT CONTINUES IN WISCONSIN…GUN CONTROL ANYONE?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by theurbanllama

I began drafting this last weekend thinking the peg for my story was Aurora, Colo., when Oak Creek, Wis. fell victim to a mass shooting Sunday. Wade Michael Page, through his misguided hate, opened fire on a congregation at a … Continue reading →

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WEEK 1 TRAINING

Posted on August 8, 2012 by theurbanllama

Since I posted the premise for my LlamaRun 2012 training program yesterday, I wanted to follow that up with the initial results from my first week of training. From here on out I will post these Sunday night or Monday … Continue reading →

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Seven People Killed at Sikh Temple in Wisconsin

Posted on August 5, 2012 by theurbanllama

At least seven people, including a lone gunman who was shot by police, have been killed in an apparent hate crime attack on worshippers at a Sikh temple in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek, Wis. Police found four dead … Continue reading →

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On The Way To A Pool Party…

Posted on July 30, 2012 by theurbanllama

Maia’s boys, Gabriel and Jacy, returned from Portugal this week after spending the summer in Europe with their father, where they had a great time revisiting the culture they grew up around, seeing family, and going on an archeological dig. … Continue reading →

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DIXIE CHILI

Posted on July 28, 2012 by theurbanllama

Chili is nothing new to the folks living in Kentucky. It’s not exactly a customary dish, but with Cincinnati less than two hours north there is plenty of love to go around for this spicy meat concoction. Two of Cincinnati’s … Continue reading →

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PENN STATE DOESN’T DESERVE TO HEAL YET

Posted on July 23, 2012 by theurbanllama

The continued string of disturbing information coming out of State College surrounding the Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal shows that Penn State’s administration, student body, alumni and supporters have refused to take full ownership of their responsibility for this disaster, … Continue reading →

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Mass Shooting at Movie Theater in Colorado – 12 Dead

Posted on July 20, 2012 by theurbanllama

Colorado was once again the scene of a shooting tragedy today. A lone gunman entered the Century 16 movie theater and opened fire in Aurora, Colo., during a sold-out midnight screening of the new Batman film The Dark Knight Rises. … Continue reading →

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SHUT DOWN PENN STATE FOOTBALL

Posted on July 15, 2012 by theurbanllama

“WE ARE PENN STATE!” That sure has lost some of its luster. I feel for the good people of State College. I have family from that region of Pennsylvania and know the pride everyone there has in Penn State as … Continue reading →

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House Republicans Vote to Deny Health Care Benefits to 30-million Americans

Posted on July 13, 2012 by theurbanllama

In a purely symbolic gesture, Congressional Republicans failed for the 33rd time to repeal President Obama’s health care reform legislation on Wednesday. The vote, which passed the House 244 to 185, was designed to signify a Republican resolve to do … Continue reading →

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