Readers may recall my post of March 18th concerning Kenichi Horie, the Japanese adventurer who planned to sail from Hawaii to Japan in a boat powered by the motion of the waves. Well, he’s done it! He arrived on July 5th, to a hero’s welcome. TOKYO (AFP) – Record-setting Japanese sailor Kenichi Horie said Sunday… Continue reading He made it!
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Feel-good story of the day
Some nearby firefighters have made me very happy today. Alexandria firefighter Dustin Beauboeuf hides behind the fire engine with a puppy wriggling in his arms. “We got a little something for you,” Fire Equipment Operator Greg Derbonne says to a shocked Bill Perry. Beauboeuf walks out with the puppy, who practically jumps into Perry’s arms… Continue reading Feel-good story of the day
Congratulations to Lawdog!
In his usual modest, shy, retiring sort of way, Lawdog hasn’t said a word about this: but I note that earlier this month, he recorded his millionth visitor. He must have done so at almost the same time as Tamara, whom we congratulated on June 5th for reaching the same milestone. Well done, good buddy,… Continue reading Congratulations to Lawdog!
Congratulations to Tamara – one million visits!
Tamara, of View From The Porch fame, has just recorded her millionth visit. Her first post was on August 28th, 2005, so it’s taken less than three years for her to hit this milestone. Congratulations, Tam, and may the next million be even swifter! Your blog’s still one of the best sources of snark on… Continue reading Congratulations to Tamara – one million visits!