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for those that don't know, i rarely capitalize anything. sorry if that offends.

i never thought i would be doing this, nor do i really appreciate the concept or thought that anything, anyone (this includes myself) has to say on these or any other social network has a bit of relevance for the general masses. but since i feel that the majority of these are ego-driven (yes, i'm still including my own here), i will get right to the original point of all this.

comments! in the universe of blogs or the "blogosphere" (vomiting a little right now) the ability to post comments is essential. whether thoroughly congratulating a new father on the birth of his future major leaguer, or a suggestion on how to improve the double-bacon chocolate nine cheese cardio-burger by inserting a cherry pop-tart between the patties and replacing the traditional sesame seed bun with double deep-fried, carmel and powder sugar covered french toast, they are all important.

*quick side note before continuing on. i have just been informed by "your texas rangers" (channeling my inner chuck morgan here) that the 2010 toronto blue jays are, in fact, the greatest baseball team in history of the game.*

well, they aren't all important.

my wife, susan, has been posting updates for the past year or so now. this has certainly changed my views to a degree. i now appreciate the fact that moments of our life are quickly and easily documented so as to allow friends and family all over the world to get that small glimpse. especially now that liam has entered the picture, or should i say, firmly planted himself front row center of the picture. now, let's remember that no post could possibly replace a good phone conversation or actual face-to-face interaction...what the common folk call "a good visit". but it is a nice quick catch-up point for someone like me that is not fond of the phone. it also allows for the quick e-mail like interactions known as the comment-"boy, that liam sure is getting big, lol!" and -"susan, were you trying to look like the burger king...jk, bff!" or even -"what a spoiled brat" and "you're a terrible mother".

funny thing, the latter two are real comments. now, i've been strongly encouraged not to respond and my comments to these have all been denied by my lovely and much more intelligent wife. to me, it is obviously the same "anonymous" person each time and i know a response (preferably angry i'm sure) is all this e-human is attempting at. I HAVE TAKEN THE BAIT! problem is, i'm not angry. in fact, i love you. i think you need a forum, just like me to express your thoughts towards that precious blog "banana sandwiches". my appreciation for the people in my life grows 10 fold each time you send a new one and i just don't want it to stop. maybe redirect some of the energy in a much more positive direction. you have obviously invested quite a bit of time into what is going on our lives, and before you peg me in the face with the "you're throwin' it out there shovin' it down my throat" retort, remember these simple words that the majority of existence already understands...not reading a blog/post/update is just as simple a choice as reading one. but since that time is invested, probably more is just beneath the surface...oh oh oh ...like the garbage smashers on the detention level. but i bet you have more than one eye.

*quick side note #2. were they still really on the detention level? after blasting a hole in the vent, they slid down and it wasn't a quick slid at that. this would indicate to me that they have dropped down from the detention level and r2 could have possibly shut-down the wrong smasher. game over*

needless to say, grace is an incredibly beautiful and difficult thing to understand and exhibit. but i'm sure, what ever my wife, liam or myself have done to you is most worthy of the forgiveness that we are shown daily for our transgressions. i mean...liam...really? the dude thinks every airplane in the air is headed to one destination and hysterically cracks-up when i say the word "river".

At least drop the anonymous bit and be proud of who you are. i'm sure there is a lot more to you than this. look, i'm inviting a dialogue here if you'd like it. i truly am.