Tag: family
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I grew up spending a good deal of time with an older cousin of mine in Cullman, Alabama named Claude Basenburg. A hefty, hearty good ol’ boy in overalls, with a wad of tobacco in his cheek. So when I visit claude.ai I don’t think of an omniscient counselor, I just envision my cousin from…
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Raining during SXSW
# SXSW It’s SXSW time in Austin which is always enjoyable. Lots of folks come to town as I’m sure you, dear reader, know. It’s popular to complain. – a sentence that could stand on it’s own – about it, but I have no beef. I’m lucky enough – so lucky! – to get invited…
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The kookie, nerd uncle
My 16-year-old cousin: I broke my phone. Me: I will give you an iPhone 5s if you agree to one condition. Young cousin: Deal. Me: I’m also going to send you a three-pound bronze plaque that says “Donated by the world’s best uncle/cousin” and you need to superglue the phone to the plaque and carry…
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At the beach
Nite Beach, originally uploaded by cote. It’s been family vacation time at the beach. Galveston to be exact. While people have been freaking out about the BP spill, it’s still nice. In theory, it won’t be soon. My childhood memories are of the beach being hot, sandy, and dirty. Back in the 80s, it seemed…
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