Garrett J.

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I Remember 10

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 10:24 pm
I Remember: Wanting to tell my parents about how I was being picked on at school but thought my dad was too busy and my mom got upset too easily. I was always reminded by my dad not to upset my mother...
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I Remember 9

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2009, 10:22 pm
I Remember: My teachers calling me by the wrong name half way through the school year. It felt humiliating. I felt like I was so unimportant that she couldn't remember who I was. A lot of people c...
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Rise Up

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 5:13 pm

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Gaming: Uncharted 2: The Movie?

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 10:21 pm
Hugh Jackman as Nathan Drake? No thanks.
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Fall Bonsai

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 10:13 pm
The fall colors and dead leaves gave these Bonsai some added...something.
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Gratitude

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 9:58 pm
My friend Sandy sent me this today. I need to read this every day. Gratitude: Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, ch...
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Funny How Life...

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 9:10 pm
It's interesting to me how God brings people into our lives. I met a man today that is a marketing person. I know there is a technical name for what he does but I cant think of it right now. He is...
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News: Abusive Pig Farmers

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 8:41 pm

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Why Not?

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 8:27 pm

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Special

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 7:19 pm

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Extra

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 5:05 pm

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Government Panel Advises on Mammograms

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 4:47 pm

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Trunks

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 4:08 pm
I think the trunks of the Bonsai Trees are very interesting all on their own. The way they twist around themselves is beautiful. I feel like I am looking at a scale model of a huge tree. It is breatht...
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Another Trip to the Arboretum

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 3:56 pm
Amazing color at the National Arboretum today. Just two weeks ago everything was thinning out but was mostly green or already brown. I didn't expect this explosion of orange and yellow. I haven...
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Bonsai With Foliage

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 5:25 pm
I'd never seen Bonsai Trees with mini leaves on them. I've always seen pine trees and evergreens turned into Bonsai. At least that's what kind of trees I thought they were. I never saw tre...
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Respect For Life

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 4:56 pm
I see another sad example of the lack of respect a lot of people have for human life now a days. The case of the little girl Shania. Her own mother is accused of selling her into sex slavery. They fou...
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Terrorism in DC

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 4:08 pm

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Funny...To Me

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 12:30 pm

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Dante's Inferno Trailer

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 12:07 pm
I just saw the new trailer for Dante's Inferno. The story sounds interesting. The game play looks reminiscent of God Of War and Ninja Giden. That's not a bad thing. My only concern is how da...
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Stumps

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:57 am
I am fascinated by tree stumps. This is one near the National Arboretum in DC.
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News: Stupid Surfers

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:47 am

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What's Up In Dupont

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:30 am

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Listening

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 9:33 am
Listening has always been a problem for me. I have been accused of waiting to talk instead of listening to others. That has been true up until about a year ago. My father and I got in an argument, whi...
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Dragon

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 9:08 pm
The Japanese garden at the National Arboretum.
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King

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 8:46 pm

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Memorial Service

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 2:51 pm

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Memorial Service

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 2:46 pm
I just finished watching the memorial service for the 13 murdered soldiers at Ft. Hood. What an emotional experience. That's the first time I've ever watched something like that on TV and felt...
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Getting My Groove Back

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 12:43 pm
I am finally starting to see consistency in my work again. Thank God. I feel like I am doing much better work then even a few months ago. I can feel my confidence slowly returning. I hope I can help ...
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Another Powerful Conversation

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 12:34 pm
Today the convo was with my dad, He said a lot of things that helped me but the powerful part for me was my ability to articulate my beliefs as a Christian without fear. I felt very powerful and confi...
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Up Early For Modern Warfare 2

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 10:42 am

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More Problems With Fenty

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 9:58 am

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Excuse for Murder

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 1:11 pm

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Imperfections

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 10:54 am
I borrowed this from my friend Sandy. It was posted on Facebook. "To accept ourselves as we are means to value our imperfections as much as our perfections." ~ Sandra Bierig
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Grown Man

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 10:04 am
I had a great conversation with my mama on Friday. It helped ease some of my concerns about where I am heading in life and my career. One thing I am having a hard time getting past is the sense of bei...
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Mama

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 9:05 pm
A friend said this in a comment left on one of my blog posts. Something her mother used to say. "Never miss a good opportunity to shut up."
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Mo Bonsai

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 1:59 pm
More from the Bonsai Garden at the National Arboretum.
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Leadership

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 12:47 pm

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Up Close

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 12:16 pm

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Excusing Bad Behavior

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 12:09 pm

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Excuses

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 11:43 am
I am not surprised to hear the excuses the family of the man who shot people at Ft. Hood yesterday. That's how a lot of people are in this country now. It's always someone elses fault. What a ...
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Arboretum Flowers

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 9:59 am
Some of the few flowers that were left alive this late in the season at the National Arboretum.
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Good Sign

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 9:46 am
I told my mother last night that the idea of having to ask my parents for financial help makes me very uncomfortable. After I said it I realized that me being uncomfortable is a good sign. I should fe...
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Powerful Conversation

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 9:34 am
I had a bout with some deeeeeep depression and despair the other night. I felt tormented mentally. I was unable to see my way out of it. I had the thought that I didn't want to burden my family if...
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Prince of Persia Film Official Movie Trailer HD

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 9:32 am
This looks allright. I am surprised. When I first heard Jake Gyllenhaal was going to be playing the Prince I was worried. It looks like he is playing the character as a smart ass. That might make the ...
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Common Ploys of a Pedophile

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 11:27 pm
Another video from the man trying to help people avoid pedophiles. Just in case anyone gets angry over this. Your probably angry because this means you have to work even harder to protect your childre...
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Rowing Out 2

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 8:57 pm
My friend Ally on Facebook posted this. It's a quote from Jack Buck. "Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.". Works for me. Great way of looking at things. I...
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Doesn't Reflect on the President

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:41 pm

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Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time Second Impressions

Garrett J. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:05 pm
I have played every Ratchet and Clank game since they started a few years ago. I've loved them all except for Deadlocked. It didn't feel connected to the series to me. Anyway I am not here to ...
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Single man living in Washigton DC. Into photography, politics, culture, humor, gaming. Like spending time with my family and dog. Have a skewed view of the world and am trying to nurture it.

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