Category Archives: Events

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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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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Prominent Republicans Refuse to Participate in GOP Convention

Posted on July 6, 2012 by theurbanllama

It has been a rough summer for the Republican Party. First President Obama beat them to the punch on immigration reform, which served to deflate the “Romney for President” balloon before it got off the ground. Then, after Obama called … Continue reading →

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Isabella’s First Fireworks

Posted on July 5, 2012 by theurbanllama

While my head was somewhat preoccupied with politics yesterday, I did have a nice Fourth of July. This was my baby Isabella’s first. She got to go over to Maia’s family’s house for a pool party and hang with all … Continue reading →

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Happy? 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2012 by theurbanllama

Welcome to the 4th of July, the birthday of our independence, 2012-style. America is 236 if my math is correct. That is something to celebrate, considering this grand experiment in democracy has flourished under one flag, growing from 3 million … Continue reading →

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Health Care Decision by Supreme Court is Victory for America

Posted on June 29, 2012 by theurbanllama

Way to go Chief Justice John Roberts! Welcome to the fight to preserve America. Yesterday the United States finally joined the rest of the civilized world by putting into place a comprehensive plan to ensure health care coverage to all … Continue reading →

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CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG!?!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by theurbanllama

With the vote last Wednesday by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee citing the nation’s top law enforcement officer with contempt, it signaled a new low in the partisan bickering between Democrats and Republicans that is crippling the American … Continue reading →

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FATHER’S DAY 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by theurbanllama

Sunday marked my first Father’s Day. That is, as an actual father. After spending 40-plus of them with my own dad I knew the drill. It’s always a rewarding day, but sitting in the driver’s seat was altogether different. It … Continue reading →

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