Author Archives: Ian Hanson

A Day At The Diamond

Yesterday I was fortunate to find myself with a little free time after work.  It was a nice day, with the sun out and shining.  Though forecasted, no rain had dared to show it’s face, so I wondered to myself … Continue reading

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Brotherly Love

I’ve been to tons of weddings.  Quite literally.  If I were to weigh all the people at all the weddings I’ve been to, there would be tons of people trying to stand on that scale.  I’m sure someone would get … Continue reading

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If You’re Not Sweating, You’re Doing It Wrong

Whether that’s the official mantra or not, when participating in Zumba, those are the words I live by.  And believe me, the sweat comes easy enough.  With beats that would move the hips of even the most uncoordinated and shy, … Continue reading

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Ten Days In

I’m only ten days in to my project dubbed “The Leap Year Chronicles” and it’s already managed to put me through a whirlwind of excessively creative bouts and depressingly unimaginative fits.  If you have no idea what I’m talking about, … Continue reading

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Eat Mo’ Piggy!

Eat Mo’ Piggy If you haven’t heard of Piggy Blues Bar-B-Que, you will soon.  They are going forward on a project to put their name out there in a very big way.  Just keep your eyes peeled to the sky … Continue reading

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Ya Got CATS?

You Got CATS! It almost sounds like a disease doesn’t it?  Or some sort of infection.  Perhaps an infestation.  Comparable to bed bugs, crabs, or rabies?  Don’t get me wrong, I like cats well enough.  I just like dogs better.  … Continue reading

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2012 – The Biggest Thing Since The Wheel

It’s ok; I can tell you’re a little bit skeptical about this claim.  Alas, I have a feeling that it’s true.  Just give me a second; I’ll do my best to prove this outrageous claim to you.  It’s coming, in … Continue reading

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The Top 5 Most Important Travel Tools

What do I bring?  Will I ever use this?  What couldn’t I live without once I get away from the comforts of home? All these questions will be answered, in this must have list of items to take with you … Continue reading

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We Thought We Were Ready

“Sorry sir, we don’t have” “We just ran out.  Maybe tomorrow.” A simple nod that said it all. “No.” Everywhere we went, the response was the same.  Then they would point in another direction and tell me the store up … Continue reading

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The Art of the Barter

Depending on where you’re raised and your understanding of the world, you might wonder why things are the way they are once you’ve left your comfort zone.  Take for example, myself.  I was raised in rural Minnesota.  Some might see … Continue reading

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