Author Archives: SamuraiMarine

On the outside, looking in.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

  There is this story I have been working on that I would like to see become a book, one day.  In this story, one of the key groups of people are the plains Indians… or Plains Aboriginal Americans, as … Continue reading →

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Is this the best money can buy?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

I have been trying to not post political articles, I really have.  I have grown to really hate politics over the last few years.  It is not because I do not enjoy the discussion of politics, but because there has … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions

Posted on December 3, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

How often have you ever been talking to a person that you have not seen in a while, then upon parting, you make that commitment that we all, or at least many of us, renege on? I do not think … Continue reading →

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Ten Years

Posted on September 11, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

  Can you believe that is has been ten years already? So much has happened in that time, and yet it still seems like it was not that long ago.  Children have been born or become adults, growing up with … Continue reading →

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Curbing our tongues

Posted on August 30, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

  One of the most important things that my wife and I have been trying to do, now that we have a set of little ears around the house, has  been to watch our language.  To pay attention to the … Continue reading →

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Gifts of knowledge…

Posted on July 29, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

When I went through my Bar Mitzvah ceremony, when I was thirteen, I was excited.  Not so much by the fact that I was going to be a “Man” in the eyes of the temple, but more because I knew … Continue reading →

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Six Months in…

Posted on July 24, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

I have been bad… I have been so busy recently that I have not taken the time to write anything on this site, something that I need to do from time to time to share my observations with those of … Continue reading →

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Amy Winehouse – RIP

Posted on July 24, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

Being that I wrote a piece about Amy some time ago, I feel I need to comment on the news of her recent passing. While it is sad that she passed away, it should be remembered that she did lead … Continue reading →

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I Hate You!!!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

These have to be the worst words and the worst phrase that one can use against another. I have been called names before, several times, and not always in jest. But none of them hurt like when a person tells … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the memories and experience…

Posted on February 17, 2011 by SamuraiMarine

It would be unfortunate and I would be inconsiderate if I were not to mention Mercy SouthWest in a positive light, though our birth experience. The overall experience of giving birth, for both Father and Mother alike, is an overwhelming … Continue reading →

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