Monthly Archives: January 2008

The Hodge in Exile, Part Four – Reflections on Health Care

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Pete

I’ll be returning home tomorrow.  I have to say that being a dad makes it more difficult to travel frequently. I miss the little guy (now almost eleven months old). I hate the fact that I’m missing new developments, new … Continue reading →

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The O’Leary Letters – Part Five

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Kate

Shannon writes about her frustrations and inadequacies while attending NCO training.  Letters Home, Part 5  - set in the universe of A Loss of Innocence Universe by Peter Hodges Story by Kate Baker Dramatic Reading by Kate Baker Music: “Structure & Discipline” by Thomas … Continue reading →

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The Hodge in Exile, Part Three

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Pete

I ate a wonderful restaurant tonight called the Iron Hill Brewery. It’s really too bad that I didn’t discover it until tonight, because the food was excellent. It is a fairly renowned micro-brewery in this part of the country, but … Continue reading →

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The Hodge in Exile

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Pete

That’s right, folks. I’m calling myself “the Hodge.” Why? Because when you’re in downtown Wilmington, DE, you gots to fit in, yo. Peter just doesn’t cut it. The Hodge is in full effect. We now return from the Twilight Zone. … Continue reading →

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You've won a magical trip to…Delaware!

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Pete

Ugh. This isn’t the most pleasant place that I’ve been sent in the course of business travel so far, that’s for sure. Couple my persistent bronchitis (or is it walking pneumonia by now?) with a three hour flight into Philadelphia, … Continue reading →

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What Happens After Battle

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Pete

This is a “documentary” that shows what happens to the wounded after battle.

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Gaza Border Wrecked (Again)

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Pete

Before I begin with today’s rant, let’s have a little geography lesson. To the left is a map of Israel. Israel lies on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea. It is the only Jewish state in the Middle East, it … Continue reading →

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Life on Mars…or Just a Funny Looking Rock

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Pete

This article in the Daily Mail shows a rock formation on Mars that looks remarkably humanoid. The different tone of the rock formation is puzzling. Has this been “photoshopped” for emphasis? If not, are we looking at a misplaced statue? … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Pete

MPAA Failed the Class in Statistics The MPAA has suddenly retracted the stastistic that said an astonishing 44% of piracy losses came from college students. These inflated numbers have been used as a crutch for the College Opportunity and Affordability Act … Continue reading →

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The O’Leary Letters – Part Four

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Kate

A change of heart fills this new letter home to Gillian. Letters Home, Part 4  - set in the universe of A Loss of Innocence Universe by Peter Hodges Story by Kate Baker Dramatic Reading by Kate Baker Music: “Small Moves” by Alan … Continue reading →

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