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His note post tells all about it here and I am testing to see if it works and if my se…", "date": "2026-05-09", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/parsley-pot-roast-and-changing-tastes/", "title": "Parsley, Pot Roast, and Changing Tastes", "excerpt": "Why 1980s Meals Were Always Garnished With Parsley - Food Republic\nFrom steak dinners to bowls of soup, 1980s restaurants topped nearly ever…", "date": "2026-05-09", "words": 283, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-came-across-this-hilarious-1171/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I came across this hilarious YouTube short from a British TV show. I think the British have some great TV, and this one had me rolling on th…", "date": "2026-05-03", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/popcorn-watched-nobody-2021/", "title": "🍿 Watched Nobody (2021)", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MILD SPOILERS\n\n\n\nMy Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)\nHighly, highly unbelievable yet very entertaining. Great cast. If you want …", "date": "2026-04-26", "words": 62, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/louras-website-magic/", "title": "Loura's Website Magic", "excerpt": "If you ever want to see a master craftswoman at website design and theming, then you must stop over at Hey Loura! She is also in my BlogRoll…", "date": "2026-04-23", "words": 98, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/memes-connect-us-i-guess/", "title": "Memes Connect Us, I Guess", "excerpt": "I usually watch BGT (Britain's Got Talent) clips on YouTube because the British often have really interesting acts. One I liked was the Glan…", "date": "2026-04-21", "words": 188, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blogroll/", "title": "Blogroll", "excerpt": "", "date": "2026-04-21", "words": 0, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/moon-views-earth-love/", "title": "Moon Views, Earth Love", "excerpt": "I have been watching the Artemis II mission off and on. I saw these pictures on the NASA website, and here are a few that I really like. The…", "date": "2026-04-07", "words": 416, "images": 6, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/birthday-thoughts-on-a-country-at-a-crossroads/", "title": "Birthday Thoughts on a Country at a Crossroads", "excerpt": "At a pivotal crossroads, a nation contemplates its future between the pursuit of wealth and industry or the call to civic duty and democrati…", "date": "2026-04-06", "words": 740, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/popcorn-watched-civil-war-2024/", "title": "🍿Watched Civil War (2024)", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS\n\n\n\nIn \"Civil War\" (2024), the iconic torch of liberty becomes a battleground as soldiers clash atop its fl…", "date": "2026-04-05", "words": 202, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/history-made-april-1-2026-artemis-ii-launched/", "title": "History Made April 1, 2026 Artemis II Launched!", "excerpt": "History was made today. The kind of history that will be written about and studied for years to come, and I was able to capture it from my b…", "date": "2026-04-01", "words": 115, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/popcorn-watched-chief-of-station-2024/", "title": "🍿 Watched Chief of Station (2024)", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS\n\n\n\nMy Rating: ⭐⭐½ (2.5/5 stars)\nThe cast has done good work in other films, but not here. They were proba…", "date": "2026-03-22", "words": 63, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/exploring-stardocks-clairvoyance/", "title": "Exploring Stardock's Clairvoyance", "excerpt": "A man joyfully adjusts settings on a futuristic interface labeled \"Analyzing,\" exploring the possibilities of Stardock's Clairvoyance techno…", "date": "2026-03-14", "words": 1009, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/mike-elgan-nails-it/", "title": "Mike Elgan Nails It", "excerpt": "https://elgan.com/why-you-should-love-blogs-now-more-than-ever\nWhy you should love blogs now more than ever\n, Mike Elgan (@MikeElgan@mastodo…", "date": "2026-03-10", "words": 329, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/my-blogging-platform-odyssey/", "title": "My Blogging Platform Odyssey", "excerpt": "A lone traveler embarks on a journey through a vibrant valley of blogging platforms, seeking the perfect path to share their voice and stori…", "date": "2026-03-08", "words": 1257, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/okay-this-is-one-of-a-few-political-related-posts-i-post-onl/", "title": "Political Disillusionment", "excerpt": "⚠️ Warning: Political Rant\n\nOkay, this is one of the few politically related posts I make each year because politics are so divisive. So her…", "date": "2026-03-02", "words": 594, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/better-health-bigger-to-do-list/", "title": "Better Health, Bigger To-Do List", "excerpt": "A cluttered desk overflowing with DVDs, game controllers, and a computer setup highlights the challenge of balancing a busy to-do list with …", "date": "2026-02-15", "words": 612, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/tv-watched-fallout-2024-on-prime-video/", "title": "📺 Watched Fallout (2024) on Prime Video", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS\n\n\n\nIn the desolate wasteland of New Vegas, three survivors and their loyal dog embark on a perilous journ…", "date": "2026-02-08", "words": 228, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/popcorn-watched-the-tank-2025-on-prime-video/", "title": "🍿 Watched The Tank (2025) on Prime Video", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS\n\n\n\nMy Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars)\nI thought it was partly a drama and partly a horror movie. It was engaging a…", "date": "2026-01-22", "words": 89, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/popcorn-watched-tron-ares-2025-on-disney-plus/", "title": "🍿 Watched TRON: Ares (2025) on Disney+", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS\n\n\n\nMy Rating: ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5 stars)\nA solid, if unremarkable, entry in the Tron series. Jared Leto stands out…", "date": "2026-01-20", "words": 76, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/article-i-was-first-for-a-reason/", "title": "Article I Was First for a Reason", "excerpt": "This is your Content Warning: this is going to be a Political Rant\n\n\n\nFlexing the power of Article I, this bold graphic underscores the endu…", "date": "2026-01-15", "words": 717, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/finally-great-heart-news/", "title": "Finally, Great Heart News", "excerpt": "Great news today at my follow-up with my hypertrophic cardiomyopathy specialist. Camzyos is really starting to work. My most recent echo ear…", "date": "2026-01-09", "words": 281, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/popcorn-watched-the-pickup-2025-from-amazon-prime/", "title": "🍿 Watched The Pickup (2025) from Amazon Prime", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MILD SPOILERS\n\n\n\nWhen the heist goes right: Meet the trio behind the biggest score of their lives in 'The Pickup'.\nMy Ra…", "date": "2026-01-04", "words": 84, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/spooky-full-moon-january-2-2026/", "title": "Spooky Full Moon January 2, 2026", "excerpt": "I just had to snap a photo when I saw this scene. A full moon peeking out from behind those clouds. It was such a dramatic, moody sight wit…", "date": "2026-01-03", "words": 55, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/my-2025-in-review/", "title": "My 2025 in Review", "excerpt": "Amidst a cascade of light and time, a visionary crafts his dreams for 2025, blending art and aspiration in his timeless sanctuary.\nI thought…", "date": "2026-01-01", "words": 771, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/happy-2026/", "title": "Happy 2026!", "excerpt": "I just wanted to put up a quick blog post and wish everyone a Happy New Year. Let's pray and hope that God blesses us all.\nI'm looking forwa…", "date": "2026-01-01", "words": 175, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/a-day-of-celestial-discoveries-and-misty-mornings/", "title": "A Day of Celestial Discoveries and Misty Mornings", "excerpt": "Today was a peculiar yet fulfilling day. It started with a dense fog but cleared up nicely. I managed to capture the sun through my telescop…", "date": "2025-12-30", "words": 130, "images": 4, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/clapper-watched-the-fantastic-4-first-steps-2025-on-disney-plus/", "title": "🎬 Watched The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) on Disney+", "excerpt": "⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: MILD SPOILERS\n\nEmbark on a thrilling journey with the Fantastic Four as they harness their newfound powers to save the w…", "date": "2025-12-28", "words": 105, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/finally-getting-stuff-done/", "title": "Finally getting stuff done", "excerpt": "This weekend was quite productive for me! 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First, it marks the inaugural entry 🥳 on my new blogging system.\nI'm using Typora ✍️ to write and save my pos…", "date": "2025-07-05", "words": 111, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-249th-birthday-to-the-united-states-of-america/", "title": "Happy 249th Birthday to the United States of America 🇺🇸", "excerpt": "Today, we celebrate the 249th birthday of the United States — my home country and my birth nation. Nearly two and a half centuries have pass…", "date": "2025-07-04", "words": 361, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-see-trumps-big-beautiful-1178/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I see Trump’s \"Big Beautiful Bill\" has passed. I think it will ultimately cause more harm than good. If it works the way it’s supposed to, I…", "date": "2025-07-03", "words": 192, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/what-am-i-even-blogging-about/", "title": "What Am I Even Blogging About?", "excerpt": "When you sit down to blog… and suddenly forget what you were going to say.\n \n\nI’ve been thinking lately about what to blog about. I’ve ha…", "date": "2025-07-03", "words": 929, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-solitude-a-lone-hawk-184/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 30: Solitude \nA lone hawk resting in the oak outside my window. Quiet, still, and completely at ease in its own space. #mbjune", "date": "2025-06-30", "words": 24, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-winding-a-quiet-road-185/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 29: Winding \nA quiet road from years ago, curving through the trees. I’ve always liked how it disappears just out of sight. #mbjune", "date": "2025-06-29", "words": 24, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-ephemeral-this-was-our-186/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 28: Ephemeral\nThis was our boat after Hurricane Milton last October. The rain filled it overnight. It was a moment that came and went …", "date": "2025-06-28", "words": 27, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-collective-my-first-raised-187/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 27: collective\nMy first raised garden bed. A collective of herbs and veggies, each one small on its own but coming together to make so…", "date": "2025-06-27", "words": 28, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-bridge-old-rail-bridge-190/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 26: Bridge \nOld rail bridge in downtown Tampa, FL.", "date": "2025-06-26", "words": 10, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-decay-what-we-see-191/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 25: Decay\nWhat we see as decay, nature sees as renewal. These fungi don’t just mark the end — they begin the next chapter.", "date": "2025-06-25", "words": 24, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-bloom-not-even-in-192/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 24: Bloom \nNot even in the ground yet and already showing off!", "date": "2025-06-24", "words": 13, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/tv-this-tv-weeks-watchlist-4/", "title": "📺 This TV Week’s Watchlist:", "excerpt": "From Peacock:\n\n🎬 The Day of the Jackal – Season 1, Episodes 4–10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nNo spoilers!\n\nI finished the first season, and all I have to say is: B…", "date": "2025-06-24", "words": 172, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-fracture-our-neighbors-tree-1179/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 23: Fracture \nOur neighbors tree after Hurricane Milton last year October 2024 it fractured were luckily it didn't damage anything.", "date": "2025-06-23", "words": 21, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-hometown-after-the-1180/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷#mbjune Day 22: Hometown\nAfter the storm, the streets of my hometown fall into a kind of quiet only a big-city suburb knows—where palm tree…", "date": "2025-06-22", "words": 39, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-silhouette-natures-silhouette-framed-189/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 21: silhouette \nNature’s silhouette framed in moonlight and moss. 🌕🌿", "date": "2025-06-21", "words": 10, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-feeling-better-today-still-dealing-194/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Feeling better today 🤒➡️🙂—still dealing with some cough, congestion, and hoarseness 🤧😶‍🌫️, but I’d say I’m about 65% back to normal 💪. The o…", "date": "2025-06-20", "words": 38, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-gather-a-gathering-195/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune Day 20: gather \nA gathering at Disney World’s Liberty Bell 🔔, full of smiles 😊 and summer warmth ☀️.", "date": "2025-06-20", "words": 17, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/tv-this-tv-weeks-watchlist-5/", "title": "📺 This TV Week’s Watchlist:", "excerpt": "From Peacock:\n\n🎬 The Day of the Jackal – Season 1, Episodes 1–3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐\n\nNo spoilers!\nI’ve been under the weather this week—caught a summer col…", "date": "2025-06-20", "words": 229, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-ai-assisted-workflow-for-sharing-blog-posts-on-sharkey/", "title": "My AI-Assisted Workflow for Sharing Blog Posts on Sharkey", "excerpt": "I’ve written extensively about how AI has changed the way I\ninteract with computers and brought my ideas to life. Let me restate\nsomething I…", "date": "2025-06-19", "words": 439, "images": 4, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-equal-two-lanes-197/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune Day 19: Equal \nTwo lanes, equal in purpose, streetlights equal in height, as day and night meet at the horizon. 🌇", "date": "2025-06-19", "words": 21, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-texture-this-homemade-carrot-198/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 🍰 Day 18: Texture \nThis homemade carrot cake wasn’t just delicious — it was an experience. The moist, flavorful crumb paired with the thic…", "date": "2025-06-18", "words": 28, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-warmth-theres-nothing-199/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune Day 17: Warmth \nThere’s nothing quite like a pot roast to fill both the kitchen and the soul with warmth. The scent, the flavor, t…", "date": "2025-06-17", "words": 35, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-its-official-ive-got-200/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it’s official — I’ve got a cold 🤧. First one since last year after my Disney World trip 🏰. For some reason, I always seem to catch the…", "date": "2025-06-16", "words": 53, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-blur-a-blur-201/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune Day 16: Blur \nA blur of light, memory, and reason—maybe the 2017 eclipse? Or maybe I just missed the shot.", "date": "2025-06-16", "words": 22, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/of-kings-constitutions-and-parades/", "title": "Of Kings, Constitutions, and Parades", "excerpt": "Yesterday was a normal weekend day for me. I relaxed and played one of my favorite PC games. I also spent some time troubleshooting my Pytho…", "date": "2025-06-16", "words": 773, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-tie-two-styles-202/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune Day 15: Tie\nTwo styles, one snapshot in time — 🎀 bow ties and 👔 classic neckties you rarely see today, but forever frozen in old f…", "date": "2025-06-15", "words": 26, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/killer-heat-2024-1-2-contains-spoilers/", "title": "Killer Heat, 2024 - ★½ (contains spoilers)", "excerpt": "This review may contain spoilers. I liked the premise of the movie, but it didn’t feel like the right fit for Joseph Gordon-Levitt or Shaile…", "date": "2025-06-15", "words": 50, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-twilight-caught-the-moon-204/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 14: Twilight\nCaught the moon slipping away just as twilight began to rise over the city. A brief, quiet moment before the rush of the …", "date": "2025-06-14", "words": 27, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-day-pathway-a-winding-path-205/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 Day 13: Pathway\nA winding path deep inside Ruby Falls, Tennessee. The journey through the cave was as awe-inspiring as the waterfall itsel…", "date": "2025-06-13", "words": 23, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-hidden-axels-idea-206/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 12: Hidden \nAxel’s idea of “hidden” is becoming one with the tree. 🌳😹", "date": "2025-06-12", "words": 14, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-brick-my-brick-207/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 11: Brick My brick house (cat not included).", "date": "2025-06-11", "words": 10, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-start-my-first-dose-208/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I start my first dose of Camzyos tomorrow to see if it helps with my obstructive HCM symptoms. I’m a bit nervous 😟 — there are a lot of blac…", "date": "2025-06-10", "words": 117, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-21st-birthday-landon/", "title": "Happy 21st Birthday Landon!", "excerpt": "My Nephew Landon\n \n\n🎉 Happy 21st Birthday to my nephew Landon! Enjoy your day, keep\nmaking us proud, and continue growing into the respec…", "date": "2025-06-10", "words": 47, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-rail-a-rail-210/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 10: Rail\nA rail can keep you safe.", "date": "2025-06-10", "words": 10, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-wood-wood-makes-211/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 9: Wood \nWood makes all kinds of useful things.", "date": "2025-06-09", "words": 11, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-accountant2-2025-contains-spoilers/", "title": "The Accountant², 2025 - ★★★ (contains spoilers)", "excerpt": "This review may contain spoilers. The Accountant 2 wasn’t as good as the original, but it was still interesting. The real standout was J.K. …", "date": "2025-06-08", "words": 51, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-travel-213/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay8: Travel", "date": "2025-06-08", "words": 3, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/party-happy-57th-anniversary-party/", "title": "🎉Happy 57th Anniversary🎉", "excerpt": "My Mom and Dad\n \n\n🎉 Happy 57th Anniversary to my Mom and Dad! ❤️ This photo was\ntaken at Disney World last year when I took them for a fe…", "date": "2025-06-08", "words": 41, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/captain-america-brave-new-world-2025-1-2/", "title": "Captain America: Brave New World, 2025 - ★★½", "excerpt": "I wasn’t impressed. It feels like they’re trying to revive something that really just needs more time to rest.", "date": "2025-06-08", "words": 19, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-switch-not-the-216/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 7: Switch\nNot the kind you were expecting — no light switches here. Just my trusty Nintendo Switch Lite… and yes, I’m still a …", "date": "2025-06-07", "words": 34, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-contrast-when-day-217/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune \nDay 6: Contrast — When day briefly gives way to night. Taken during last year eclipse.", "date": "2025-06-06", "words": 16, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/no-mans-sky-nearly-10-years-later/", "title": "No Man’s Sky – Nearly 10 Years Later", "excerpt": "I saw that No Man’s Sky has released another update. I’ve been with this game since day one—I preordered it and even got the free bonus ship…", "date": "2025-06-06", "words": 575, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-reflection-a-view-219/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 5: Reflection\nA View from the Liberty Belle at Walt Disney World in Frontier-land in August 2024. You can see the reflections …", "date": "2025-06-05", "words": 27, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-nostalgia-simpler-times-220/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 4: Nostalgia \nSimpler times and childhood memories.", "date": "2025-06-05", "words": 9, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-shadow-me-and-221/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 3: Shadow\nMe and Mine", "date": "2025-06-03", "words": 7, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-curve-life-is-222/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune\nDay 2: ⤴️ Curve\nLife is full of them 🫠", "date": "2025-06-02", "words": 9, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-mbjune-day-tree-223/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📷 #mbjune Day 1: 🌳Tree", "date": "2025-06-01", "words": 4, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-equalizer-2-2018/", "title": "The Equalizer 2, 2018 - ★★★★", "excerpt": "Finished the second one tonight—just as good as the first and third. A really solid series overall, and you don’t have to watch them in orde…", "date": "2025-06-01", "words": 48, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/journeying-through-life-with-a-thick-heart/", "title": "Journeying Through Life With a Thick Heart", "excerpt": "Lately I’ve been dealing with some heavy medical stuff related to a heart condition I’ve lived with for years: hypertrophic obstructive card…", "date": "2025-05-30", "words": 215, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-equalizer-3-2023-1-2/", "title": "The Equalizer 3, 2023 - ★★★★½", "excerpt": "It’s been a movie weekend 🎬, and this was the last one. No spoilers, I promise 🤐.The Equalizer 3, starring Denzel Washington, was great—just…", "date": "2025-05-26", "words": 69, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-still-believe-2020/", "title": "I Still Believe, 2020 - ★★★", "excerpt": "No Spoilers. Not bad for a film based on a true story. I liked the story and the music—it was engaging and covered something I never knew ab…", "date": "2025-05-26", "words": 42, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nonnas-2025/", "title": "Nonnas, 2025 - ★★★★", "excerpt": "This wasn’t a bad movie. It was family-friendly and, according to the end credits, apparently based on a true story.", "date": "2025-05-25", "words": 20, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/carry-on-2024-1-2/", "title": "Carry-On, 2024 - ★★★½", "excerpt": "No spoilers — not bad at all. The characters were solid across the board. Jason Bateman played against type — it was interesting to see him …", "date": "2025-05-25", "words": 49, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/weekend-homelab-adventures/", "title": "Weekend HomeLab Adventures", "excerpt": "I woke up early today, determined to finally get Nostr up and\nrunning and join the network. After all, ChatGPT—my AI guide for most\nthings—t…", "date": "2025-05-25", "words": 342, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/publish-an-app/", "title": "Publish an App?", "excerpt": "I use Google’s Blogger as a backup for my main blog. I’ve had that\nBlogger account for over 20 years, and since it’s free and supports\ncusto…", "date": "2025-05-23", "words": 344, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/congratulations-to-my-nephew/", "title": "🎓 Congratulations to My Nephew", "excerpt": "Maxwell Class of 2025\n \n\n\n \n \n Maxwell Senior Picture\n \n\nMy nephew Maxwell has graduated from high school! It’s incredibl…", "date": "2025-05-21", "words": 94, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/howard-frankland-bridge/", "title": "Howard Frankland Bridge 🌉", "excerpt": "I’ve been meaning to blog about this for a couple of months — the Howard Frankland Bridge, which was part of what I considered my first real…", "date": "2025-05-20", "words": 174, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-flash-2023-contains-spoilers/", "title": "The Flash, 2023 - ★★ (contains spoilers)", "excerpt": "This review may contain spoilers. This was my first time watching this. It started out pretty good, but overall, it wasn’t that great. I’m g…", "date": "2025-05-18", "words": 117, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-tv-weeks-watchlist-62/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📺 This TV Week’s Watchlist:\nFrom Disney+:\n\n🎬 Andor – Season 2, Episodes 10–12\nSeason and Series Finale ⭐⭐⭐\n\nNo spoilers.\nI finished Andor la…", "date": "2025-05-17", "words": 296, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/quest-to-pare-subscriptions/", "title": "Quest to Pare Subscriptions", "excerpt": "In my continuing battle with subscription fatigue, I’ve decided to drop\nmy SiriusXM satellite radio service — they wouldn’t match the rate I…", "date": "2025-05-16", "words": 121, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-finished-reading-who-is-jesus-237/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Finished reading: Who is Jesus– Really? by Josh McDowell 📚\nFinally finished. Learned a couple of new ways of thinking and explaining t…", "date": "2025-05-12", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-weeks-watchlist-63/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📺 This Week’s Watchlist:\nFrom Disney+:\n\n🎬 Andor – Season 2, Episodes 7–9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐\n\nNo spoilers. I thought Episode 7 had a small pacing issue and…", "date": "2025-05-11", "words": 73, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/last-breath-2025-1-2/", "title": "Last Breath, 2025 - ★★★½", "excerpt": "This was much better than I expected. I really liked all the characters—each one felt distinct and well-acted. The story moved at a good pac…", "date": "2025-05-11", "words": 82, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-order-2024/", "title": "The Order, 2024 - ★", "excerpt": "Big cast but ultimately disappointing. The pacing was slow, and the story didn’t flow well. Hard to tell how true to life it really was.", "date": "2025-05-11", "words": 25, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/why-even-have-a-savings-account/", "title": "Why Even Have a Savings Account?", "excerpt": "I just received a notice that my High Yield American Express Savings Account has dropped its rate from 3.80% to 3.60%. 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This was an OK Sequel. After watching it I think I would much rather the cartoon look of the first one and…", "date": "2025-04-26", "words": 34, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-after-reading-mantons-post-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "After reading @manton’s post and Rob Shearer’s “Mastodon Exit Interview” at v.cx, I decided to spin up a Sharkey instance 🦈. I have to say—I…", "date": "2025-04-24", "words": 51, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-follow-this-group-of/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I follow this group of talented young siblings, and this song feels so appropriate for today. 🎶 They’re incredibly gifted!\n\n \n \n\n#Music #L…", "date": "2025-04-20", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/not-a-throne-but-a-cross/", "title": "Not a Throne, but a Cross", "excerpt": "Scripture Reading: Luke 19:28–48 (ESV)\n(Luke 19:28) And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.\n(Luke 19:29)…", "date": "2025-04-19", "words": 1156, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-tomb-is-empty/", "title": "The Tomb is Empty", "excerpt": "Luke 24:6 — “He is not here, but has risen.” (ESV)\n\nAfter enduring betrayal, a rigged trial, brutal beatings, and the agonizing walk to Calv…", "date": "2025-04-17", "words": 655, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-table-the-betrayal-and-the-prayer/", "title": "The Table, the Betrayal, and the Prayer", "excerpt": "(Luke 21:5) And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,\n(Luke 21:6) “As for the…", "date": "2025-04-13", "words": 672, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-the-new-samsung-one-ui/", "title": "", "excerpt": "The new Samsung One UI 7.0 will take some getting used to 🤔. I don't have a definitive opinion yet—it’s still new. However, I’m leaning towa…", "date": "2025-04-10", "words": 57, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-weeks-watchlist-70/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📺 This Week’s Watchlist:\nFrom Netflix:\n\nThe Recruit – Season 2 (All Episodes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐\n\nJust finished this one—very good in my opinion! 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Dr. Patrick Chang of the University of South Florida is moving to Orlando, FL, a…", "date": "2025-03-28", "words": 136, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-im-glad-i-only/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I’m glad I only have 9 years until retirement. Hopefully, Social Security sticks around, because who knows if my 401(k) will rebound. …", "date": "2025-03-28", "words": 52, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-theres-nothing-more-frustrating-than/", "title": "", "excerpt": "There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up and thinking, I’m going to do a simple task to start the day. 😤\nI planned to clone my nearly…", "date": "2025-03-22", "words": 167, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-why-is-a-civilian-tech/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Why is a civilian tech CEO with significant business interests in China being briefed on potential US-China conflict scenarios? Seems like a…", "date": "2025-03-21", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-a-new-avatar/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have a new avatar! It’s now live on Micro.blog, Bluesky, and Mastodon. This was my first time using Fiverr, and I think it turned out pret…", "date": "2025-03-17", "words": 35, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/how-ai-is-bringing-my-ideas-to-life/", "title": "How AI Is Bringing My Ideas to Life", "excerpt": "Today, I leveraged my single Mastodon instance, my Raspberry Pi, and my paid Claude AI account to create an automated weather posting system…", "date": "2025-03-16", "words": 181, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-weeks-tv-watching/", "title": "This Weeks TV Watching", "excerpt": "📺 This week’s Watchlist:\n\nMatlock – S1 Ep. 15 – Game Face ⭐⭐⭐\nGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage – S1 Ep. 14 – A Sportsbook and a Breakup,…", "date": "2025-03-15", "words": 60, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/subscription-fatigue/", "title": "Subscription Fatigue", "excerpt": "I canceled my Paramount+ subscription on\nSaturday, just before the renewal day yesterday, and I’m thinking of\ndumping a few more. I canceled…", "date": "2025-03-11", "words": 315, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-you-know-the-republicans-through/", "title": "", "excerpt": "You know, the Republicans through Trump and Musk have found the key to cutting money to everyone but their rich owners and hiking taxes in t…", "date": "2025-03-11", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/microsofts-disconnect-with-consumers/", "title": "Microsoft's Disconnect with Consumers", "excerpt": "I totally agree with Leo's perspective in this [YouTube video](\n\n \n\nIf I could easily move all my PC games to macOS or Linux, I'd jump sh…", "date": "2025-03-11", "words": 121, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/september-5-2024/", "title": "September 5, 2024 - ★★★★", "excerpt": "Watched on Sunday March 9, 2025.", "date": "2025-03-09", "words": 6, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-programming-journey-with-ai-what-they-dont-tell-you/", "title": "A Programming Journey with AI: What They Don't Tell You", "excerpt": "It all started with a simple question: Can I take an RSS feed from one blog and feed it to another?\nI knew that my Write.as blog automatical…", "date": "2025-03-08", "words": 948, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/whats-next/", "title": "Whats next", "excerpt": "All my life, I’ve been told that Russia and Putin are bad for the U.S.—which I believe. But now, we want to get closer to Russia just becaus…", "date": "2025-03-04", "words": 336, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/heart-of-champions-2021/", "title": "Heart of Champions, 2021 - ★★★★", "excerpt": "I enjoyed Heart of Champions. It could have been a little shorter, but the performances were strong and the story was compelling.", "date": "2025-03-02", "words": 22, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-quest-for-the-perfect-chair/", "title": "My Quest for the Perfect Chair", "excerpt": "I really need a new chair. I bought a Secretlab Titan chair in 2020 at the height of the supply shortages and COVID-19. I had to wait a few …", "date": "2025-02-28", "words": 228, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-you-know-i-think-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "You know, I think the media should pull all their coverage and reporters from the White House. Trump thrives on media attention. I know Fox …", "date": "2025-02-28", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-what-a-total-disgrace-by/", "title": "", "excerpt": "What a total disgrace by the President and Vice President of the United States. This was clearly a planned move by both of them, only servin…", "date": "2025-02-28", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-glad-tomorrow-is-friday-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Glad tomorrow is Friday. 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I haven’t seen this clearly in 2 years. Soon as I put them on they were different but …", "date": "2025-02-25", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-todays-watchlist-paramount-tracker-s/", "title": "", "excerpt": "📺 Today’s Watchlist: Paramount+\n🎬 Tracker – S1 Ep. 9 The Disciple ⭐⭐⭐⭐\n🎬 Matlock – S1 Ep. 12 This is That Moment ⭐⭐⭐⭐\n🎬 Georgie & Mandy’s Fi…", "date": "2025-02-23", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-who-would-want-to-work/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Who would want to work for the federal government, especially at an independent agency that Congress has expressly legislated into existence…", "date": "2025-02-22", "words": 44, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/archie-bunker-changedsome-never-will/", "title": "Archie Bunker Changed—Some Never Will", "excerpt": "All in the Family is one of my favorite TV shows. I watch it almost every night and own the entire series on DVD. Why am I telling you this?…", "date": "2025-02-22", "words": 564, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ai-can-be-great-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "AI can be great! I just used it to analyze a file and confirm that it was a .jpg missing its extension. Then, it showed me exactly how to fi…", "date": "2025-02-21", "words": 41, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-so-glad-it-is-friday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "So glad it is Friday. Work was tiring this week. Got my 2024 taxes done. Figured I get them done before there is nobody left there to send m…", "date": "2025-02-21", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-journey-to-and-review-of-microblog/", "title": "A Journey to and Review of Micro.blog", "excerpt": "A Little History\nI started blogging back in 2001, beginning with Blogger—probably like many others at the time. 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WordPress has some interesting features but you know what it…", "date": "2023-05-07", "words": 85, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/easter-celebrating-the-resurrection-of-jesus-christ/", "title": "Easter: Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ", "excerpt": " \n \n \n \n\n \n Normal\n 0\n \n \n \n \n false\n false\n false\n \n EN-US\n X-NONE\n X-NONE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n…", "date": "2023-04-09", "words": 577, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/chatgpt/", "title": "ChatGPT", "excerpt": " I asked ChatGPT to compose a poem comparing the lives of Jesus Christ and Alexander the Great. This is what it wrote:Jesus and Alexand…", "date": "2023-01-21", "words": 189, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/mitchelltribesocial-mastondon-server/", "title": "Mitchelltribe.social Mastondon Server", "excerpt": " Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know besides Twitter I am on Mastodon in two places. I am on Mastodon Pixelfed that is s…", "date": "2022-12-27", "words": 193, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-2022/", "title": "Merry Christmas 2022", "excerpt": " I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Remember this is the season we celebrate the birth of Lord Jesus. I hope everyone has …", "date": "2022-12-23", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/christmas-and-the-end-of-the-year-fast-approaching/", "title": "Christmas and the end of the year fast approaching", "excerpt": " Christmas 2023 is fast approaching and so is the end of 2022. 2022 has been a mixed bag for me. This year for some reason has just fel…", "date": "2022-12-02", "words": 131, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-thanksgiving-2022/", "title": "Happy Thanksgiving 2022", "excerpt": " Happy Thanksgiving 2022 everyone. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving on Thursday and gets like the bird stuffed. I am looking fo…", "date": "2022-11-22", "words": 169, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hurricane-ian/", "title": "Post Hurricane Ian", "excerpt": "Hurricane Ian has come and gone. Being born and raised in Florida this is the worst Hurricane I have experienced and we did not take a direc…", "date": "2022-10-01", "words": 108, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hurricane-ian-is-upon-us/", "title": "Hurricane Ian is upon us", "excerpt": " Hurricane Ian is upon us. It is a dreary day today with occasional bursts of wind. Work told us we would be closed for the next 2 days…", "date": "2022-09-28", "words": 107, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-state-of-things-at-large/", "title": "The State of Things at Large", "excerpt": " I have been wanting to type this post for a while. I am just frustrated with how things are right now as in society at large. Inflatio…", "date": "2022-09-24", "words": 251, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/first-hurricane-threat-of-the-season/", "title": "First Hurricane Threat of the season", "excerpt": " Well it seems that we have our first hurricane threat of the season. Hopefully we will dodge a bullet but we will have to wait and see…", "date": "2022-09-24", "words": 90, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-2022/", "title": "Happy 2022", "excerpt": "Happy New Year and let's hope 2022 is better. 2021 was a terrible year for me compared to 2020 believe it or not. Even though 2020 was the s…", "date": "2022-01-01", "words": 67, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-eve/", "title": "Merry Christmas Eve!", "excerpt": " Merry Christmas Eve to everyone!I hope everyone has a great day and remember the real celebration is tomorrow. It is a birthday celebr…", "date": "2021-12-24", "words": 47, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-new-computer/", "title": "My new computer", "excerpt": " Well, it finally happened. I had to get a new computer. My old computer an Alienware Aurora R5 was on it's last leg. It had several pr…", "date": "2021-12-02", "words": 212, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/shortages-shortages-and-more-shortages/", "title": "Shortages Shortages and more shortages", "excerpt": " This is the first time in my 52 years alive that I can remember everything and anything you want being on shortage. I am not just talk…", "date": "2021-10-31", "words": 286, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/pixel-6-pro-prelimiary-review/", "title": "Pixel 6 Pro prelimiary review", "excerpt": " I got the Google Pixel 6 Pro pre-launch as they were giving away free Pixel Buds and with everything in short supply now days I went a…", "date": "2021-10-31", "words": 258, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/pixel-6-pro/", "title": "Pixel 6 Pro", "excerpt": " I have been reading and looking at the new Google Pixel 6 Pro and I like what I see. I will probably not buy on launch but probably by…", "date": "2021-08-06", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/20-years/", "title": "20 years", "excerpt": "I just realized I have been on Blogger for 20 years. I started in 2001 blogging. I am not a prolific blogger. But I try to keep typing a way…", "date": "2021-08-06", "words": 90, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/things/", "title": "Things", "excerpt": " Things never stay the same like I want. I want all my tabs and settings and extensions on all my devices look like my main system unle…", "date": "2021-08-06", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/first-tropical-stormhurricane-of-the-year/", "title": "First Tropical Storm/Hurricane of the year", "excerpt": " Well, we will be experiencing our first Tropical Storm/Hurricane of the year, Elsa. It should be rather tame alot of rain and some win…", "date": "2021-07-06", "words": 51, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/4th-of-july-2021/", "title": "4th of July 2021", "excerpt": " Happy 4th of July 2021 to everyone. Hope everyone has a safe and Happy 4th of July. This year we are seeing the World rebound from hop…", "date": "2021-07-04", "words": 103, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/what-if/", "title": "What if?", "excerpt": " What if you won the lottery? I always think this. I imagine depending on how much I won where I would live. Hawaii, French Polynesia, …", "date": "2021-05-27", "words": 78, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/just-thinking/", "title": "Just thinking", "excerpt": "I was just thinking I haven't posted in a long time. Nothing really worth posting. Other than I have gotten my Covid-19 vaccine, both does o…", "date": "2021-04-27", "words": 96, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-years-2021/", "title": "New Year's 2021", "excerpt": " Happy New Year! My first post of this year. It is after midnight and I am still up because we have fireworks going off all around us. …", "date": "2021-01-01", "words": 58, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/last-post-of-2020/", "title": "Last Post of 2020", "excerpt": " Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Let's pray the Lord will Bless us all in 2021. My Mom and I were talking today. For our Family…", "date": "2020-12-31", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas/", "title": "Merry Christmas!", "excerpt": " Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday King Jesus!Without you eternal life is not possible. Thank you for all you have done, are doing and…", "date": "2020-12-25", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-sad-day/", "title": "A sad day", "excerpt": " Christmas Eve is a sad day for me. I dropped my Pixel 4XL and the front screen has cracked. It is moderate and the phone functions. So…", "date": "2020-12-24", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-eve-1/", "title": "Merry Christmas Eve!", "excerpt": " Merry Christmas Eve to everyone!Hope everyone is doing great. My family is doing as good as can be expected in light of everything. We…", "date": "2020-12-24", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/season-finales/", "title": "Season Finale's", "excerpt": " I have to say Disney+ is a hit and the Series The Mandalorian is great. I just watched the Season 2 Finale and it was 9 out of 10. Jon…", "date": "2020-12-19", "words": 309, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-haircut/", "title": "Post Haircut", "excerpt": "Here is my hair post haircut. I feel lighter and it is cooler. The barber is great! I still didn't feel safe too many people in there this t…", "date": "2020-10-20", "words": 48, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/pandemic-hair/", "title": "Pandemic Hair", "excerpt": "This is the longest and most out of control my hair has ever been. This is my pandemic Covid-19 hair. I will hopefully be getting a hair cut…", "date": "2020-10-17", "words": 41, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/clothing-makers/", "title": "Clothing Makers", "excerpt": " Attention all clothing makers. When making shirt short sleeve or long sleeve, how about a pocket for men just one. I just it for my ce…", "date": "2020-10-16", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/been-a-long-time/", "title": "Been a long time", "excerpt": " It has been a long time since I posted to the blog. I really have just been working and trying to keep my sanity with the political th…", "date": "2020-10-08", "words": 129, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/our-last-dog-is-gone/", "title": "Our Last Dog is Gone!", "excerpt": "Petals are last dog would have turned 16 years in October of this year. We had to put her to sleep today as she was suffering from some kind…", "date": "2020-08-03", "words": 50, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/enjoying-time-off/", "title": "Enjoying Time Off", "excerpt": "I have been off the last 3 days and have been relaxed. I have 4 days left. Wish it could be more, but atlast I cannot afford it.", "date": "2020-05-22", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/coronavirus-family-update-status/", "title": "Coronavirus Family Update Status", "excerpt": "My family and I have been doing fine. We have not been sick other than I have a minor sinus infection. But again none of us have been tested…", "date": "2020-05-17", "words": 125, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/thank-you/", "title": "Thank you", "excerpt": "Thank you to all of you that have wished me Birthday wishes for my 51st Birthday. I can't say it was much of a celebration in the light of b…", "date": "2020-04-04", "words": 86, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/end-of-an-era/", "title": "End of an era", "excerpt": "It is the end of an Era for the Mitchell Tribe as I have sold the Inverness Property I inherited from my Grandmother. I tried to hold onto i…", "date": "2020-04-01", "words": 150, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/wuhan-china-virus-covid19/", "title": "Wuhan China Virus (COVID19)", "excerpt": "Well, I hope everyone is doing great and keeping their social distance and washing their hands. The Wuhan China Virus is teaching us a lot a…", "date": "2020-04-01", "words": 205, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/broadband-in-america/", "title": "Broadband in America", "excerpt": "I have been thinking lately about a lot of things broadband related. If telecom and cable companies don't start investing in building out hi…", "date": "2020-02-22", "words": 120, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/welcome-2020/", "title": "Welcome 2020", "excerpt": "Welcome 2020 be kind to us and thank you Lord Almighty for another year in your presence.", "date": "2020-01-01", "words": 17, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/good-bye-2019/", "title": "Good Bye 2019", "excerpt": "This will be my last entry for 2019, my 50th year on this Earth. This year has been a much better year than the last few in many ways and wo…", "date": "2019-12-31", "words": 118, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/google-thank-you/", "title": "Google Thank You!", "excerpt": "Google Thank you for completing RCS! You did it. Now just add encryption, but thank you!!!!", "date": "2019-12-27", "words": 16, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/season-2-of-lost-in-space/", "title": "Season 2 of Lost in Space", "excerpt": "I watched Season 2 of the New Lost in Space from Netflix. This is the greatest show Netflix has. It was outstanding. I can't wait for Season…", "date": "2019-12-27", "words": 47, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/ok-google-are-you-listening/", "title": "OK Google are you listening!", "excerpt": "Google should shun the Carriers and just build or turn on their own RCS services and make a bold announcement about it. Then bypass the Carr…", "date": "2019-11-02", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/rcs-google-now-is-the-time/", "title": "RCS Google now is the time!", "excerpt": "Google now is the time to go full speed ahead and take RCS into your own hands and out of the carriers. You want to be Apple-like when it co…", "date": "2019-10-19", "words": 71, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/google-please/", "title": "Google Please!!!!", "excerpt": "Google the Pixel 4 disappoints. Please listen for the survival of the Pixel line. No, I don't have the Pixel 4 nor do I want one. Why?\n\n\n\n&n…", "date": "2019-10-19", "words": 192, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/retirement/", "title": "Retirement", "excerpt": "My permanent retirement is still a little ways off. Just wondering where I should retire. I have pluses and minuses for each one. Thinking o…", "date": "2019-10-05", "words": 117, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/microsofts-surface-event/", "title": "Microsoft's Surface Event", "excerpt": "The highlight of this week was watching the Microsoft Surface Event. I liked and wanting everything they announced. My wallet says no and th…", "date": "2019-10-05", "words": 177, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/please-netflix/", "title": "Please Netflix", "excerpt": "Please, Netflix you don't have to add sex to every episode of TV Series. The storyline is strong enough without it and I personally don't wa…", "date": "2019-09-19", "words": 35, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/americans-are-stressed-beyond-belief-in-my-opinion/", "title": "Americans are stressed beyond belief in my opinion", "excerpt": "Everywhere I go lately service is terrible. I went to CVS today to pick up my prescription which was only 7 pills for 15 dollars. I get home…", "date": "2019-09-12", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/iphone-11/", "title": "iPhone 11", "excerpt": "Saw the Apple keynote yesterday. Was not impressed with anything except the new Apple Watch Series 5. I did like the new colors for the phon…", "date": "2019-09-11", "words": 132, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/doctors-visit-today/", "title": "Doctor's Visit today", "excerpt": "Went to my Primary Care doctor. Have a lot of medical issues trying to work through them one at a time. But doesn't help when a staff member…", "date": "2019-09-11", "words": 56, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/18-years-ago/", "title": "18 Years Ago", "excerpt": "Do you remember where you were when 9/11 attacks occurred? I do. I was in traffic court in Plant City, Florida.I had just left when my mothe…", "date": "2019-09-11", "words": 88, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/back-to-work/", "title": "Back to work", "excerpt": "Back to work tomorrow. It was a relaxing weekend, except for the leg cramps I had every night that I was sleeping. I played video games but …", "date": "2019-09-02", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hurricane-dorian/", "title": "Hurricane Dorian", "excerpt": "Praying for all the people in the path of Dorian. Cat 5 Hurricane.", "date": "2019-09-01", "words": 13, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/not-enough-time/", "title": "Not enough time", "excerpt": "I have a head full of ideas but not enough time to accomplish them or the strength. Wishing everyone a great Labor Day.", "date": "2019-09-01", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/weathermen/", "title": "Weathermen", "excerpt": "I think weathermen need to stop relying on computers so much. They have no idea what Dorian is going to do except the next few hours.", "date": "2019-09-01", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/labor-day-2019/", "title": "Labor Day 2019", "excerpt": "Labor Day weekend 2019 is off to a good start. Got my oil change on my car and got most of my electronics updated and charged. Hurricane Dor…", "date": "2019-08-31", "words": 69, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happening-now/", "title": "Happening Now", "excerpt": "Happening now, stress and tension. Just when I thought everything was going great. The economy wants to tank. I am planning to be debt-free …", "date": "2019-08-22", "words": 150, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/want-to-visit-corfu/", "title": "Want to visit Corfu", "excerpt": "I really would like to visit Corfu Greece. I think I am going to start a Visit Corfu Savings Fund should be full in about 10 years 😀. \n\n\nI a…", "date": "2019-08-12", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/just-thinking-1/", "title": "Just thinking", "excerpt": "Lately, I have been just thinking about moving out of the City the more and more I watch the Waltons. High-Speed internet for rural America,…", "date": "2019-06-17", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/old-tv-shows/", "title": "Old TV Shows", "excerpt": "I find myself watching more old TV shows lately. I have recently started to watch The Waltons. I remember them when I was growing up, but it…", "date": "2019-06-10", "words": 95, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cloud-computing/", "title": "Cloud Computing", "excerpt": "have been thinking a lot lately about how everything is or wants to go to the cloud. I think the only thing that should be in the cloud for …", "date": "2019-06-10", "words": 321, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/end-of-april/", "title": "End of April", "excerpt": "April is coming to a close and this has been one of the better ones for me. I turned 50 and they had a surprise party for me at work. The on…", "date": "2019-04-29", "words": 84, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/april-2019/", "title": "April 2019", "excerpt": "April is my favorite month, but for the last few years it has been my worst as far as life itself. I have been sick the last few April’s in …", "date": "2019-04-03", "words": 85, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cloud-computing-and-cloud-platforms/", "title": "Cloud Computing and Cloud Platforms", "excerpt": "I watched Google Stadia announcement today. I think this is a great idea but it suffers from one major drawback. Internet connections. A lot…", "date": "2019-03-19", "words": 259, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/2018-tax-return/", "title": "2018 Tax Return", "excerpt": "Don’t know what all the fuss is about. I got back about 150 dollars less than less year, but have made more than that with the small increas…", "date": "2019-02-13", "words": 91, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/2019-off-to-dud/", "title": "2019 off to dud", "excerpt": "Hello All, I am trying to blog more, but I just don’t have it in me lately. I have been so tired. I think it is my medication for my heart. …", "date": "2019-02-03", "words": 98, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-new-year-2019/", "title": "Happy New Year! 2019", "excerpt": "Bye 2018 you were not that great. I lost my best friend Bella (my cat). Hopefully, 2019 will be better all around. This is will be my 50th y…", "date": "2019-01-01", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-one-of-the-few-last/", "title": "", "excerpt": "One of the few last post for 2018. This year has been a mixed bag of good and bad. I am hoping that 2019 will be better. On the financial fr…", "date": "2018-12-14", "words": 64, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/bella-my-cat/", "title": "Bella, my cat", "excerpt": "Bella, my cat was hit by a car this morning sometime around 5AM to 6AM. She died instantly. I will miss her so much and already miss her. I …", "date": "2018-10-09", "words": 227, "images": 4, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/what-is-going-on-with-corporations/", "title": "What is going on with Corporations", "excerpt": "Well, this is going to be a rant. First Ford is dropping sedans, which the Fusion, the one car I love and have bought new in the last couple…", "date": "2018-04-26", "words": 150, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-lost-in-space/", "title": "New Lost In Space", "excerpt": "I am loving this new Lost In Space. Good job Netflix.", "date": "2018-04-15", "words": 11, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/just-nothing-new/", "title": "Just nothing New", "excerpt": "Nothing new going on. Did binge watch \"The Gifted\" TV first season and loved it. Glad that it got renewed. Watching the new Star Trek Series…", "date": "2018-03-13", "words": 31, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/our-new-years-2018-dinner/", "title": "Our New Year's 2018 dinner.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2018-01-01", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/2018/", "title": "2018", "excerpt": "This is my first post in 2018. I can’t say that I will miss 2017. Looking forward to a better year than I just left. 2017 was not a great ye…", "date": "2018-01-01", "words": 50, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/wondering-what-the-new-year-will-bring/", "title": "Wondering what the New Year will bring", "excerpt": "Hello everyone just wondering what the New Year will bring. Hopefully better than this year. Praying my sister situation improves more than …", "date": "2017-10-29", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/mom-at-my-dads-company-pinic/", "title": "Mom at my dad's company pinic.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2017-10-07", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hurricane-irma/", "title": "Hurricane Irma", "excerpt": "Hurricane Irma came to visit today, here in Brandon, FL. As I type we are still experiencing it. It is getting worse, but not as bad as pred…", "date": "2017-09-10", "words": 234, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/our-neighborhood-hawk/", "title": "Our neighborhood hawk.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2017-08-05", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/one-of-the-prettier-rainbows-i-have-seen-gods-remainder-of-no-more-floods-like-the-one-in-noahs-time/", "title": "One of the prettier rainbows I have seen. God's remainder of no more floods like the one in Noah's time.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2017-07-21", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hoping/", "title": "Hoping", "excerpt": "Lots of stuff happening at work. Lots of changes with people not processes. Hoping it works itself out.", "date": "2017-05-20", "words": 18, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-new/", "title": "Nothing new", "excerpt": "Nothing new lately. Just the same ole same.", "date": "2017-05-08", "words": 8, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-birthday-yesterday/", "title": "My Birthday Yesterday!", "excerpt": "I turned 48 yesterday. First, I want to think all of my family and friends for the great birthday wishes. Though no fault of theirs or anyon…", "date": "2017-04-05", "words": 137, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-new-year-lets-hope/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy New Year! Let's hope and Pray that 2017 will be a much better year all the way around.\nLots to look forward too!", "date": "2017-01-01", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/end-of-2016/", "title": "End of 2016", "excerpt": "Well, this will be my last post for 2016. What a year. It was rough and different. Rough because of my continuing heart problems. Different …", "date": "2016-12-31", "words": 117, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cyroablation-for-my-a-fib/", "title": "Cyroablation for my A-Fib", "excerpt": "I had Cyroablation for my A-Fib after having another hospitalization in September of this year. I was at the end of the road for medicine. I…", "date": "2016-11-25", "words": 125, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-via-instagram/", "title": "", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-09-24", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-dad-schmoozing-as-normal/", "title": "My dad schmoozing as normal.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-09-24", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-car/", "title": "New Car", "excerpt": "Well, it has been a weird year so far. My 2004 Dodge Durango gave out (blown head gasket, I think). So, like my brother, sister and sister-i…", "date": "2016-07-31", "words": 163, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/bella-my-cat-sleeping/", "title": "Bella my cat, sleeping.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-07-03", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/bella-relaxing-on-my-chest-with-tongue-out/", "title": "Bella relaxing on my chest with tongue out.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-06-01", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/me-on-a-beautiful-saturday/", "title": "Me on a beautiful Saturday", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-05-14", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/vacation-day-fun-at-home/", "title": "Vacation day fun at home💭", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-04-11", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/vacation-coming-to-a-close/", "title": "Vacation coming to a close", "excerpt": "My vacation is over after tomorrow. I will miss the peace and quiet. I had a good time off and just relaxing. Hopefully, I will learn this W…", "date": "2016-04-11", "words": 40, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-niece-and-nephew-april-4-2016/", "title": "My niece and nephew. April 4, 2016.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-04-04", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-47th-birthday-selfie/", "title": "My 47th birthday selfie.", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2016-04-04", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/today-i-took-a-closer-step-to-getting-half-way-to-100-i-am-47-today-amazing-thank-you-lord/", "title": "Today I took a closer step to getting half way to 100. I am 47 today. Amazing!!! Thank you Lord!", "excerpt": "Embed code not available\n\nfrom Twitter https://twitter.com/MLM361", "date": "2016-04-04", "words": 10, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-birthday-1/", "title": "My birthday", "excerpt": "Well tomorrow I get a little older. Not sure I am ready for it. 🎂", "date": "2016-04-03", "words": 14, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-era-for-my-phone-communications/", "title": "New Era for my phone communications", "excerpt": "Well my Windows Phone 8 is replaced after 3 years thing Microsoft would build the platform. I now have an Android LG G5 and love it.", "date": "2016-04-03", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/january-is-over/", "title": "January is over", "excerpt": "Hope everyone is doing great. I have been ok. However, the last couple of weeks, I have suffered to A-Fib events. The first one last just ov…", "date": "2016-01-31", "words": 151, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-new-year-of-2016/", "title": "Happy New Year of 2016", "excerpt": "Hello Everyone, I hope everyone had a Great Christmas. I did. I praying 2016 is a great year for everyone!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!", "date": "2016-01-01", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/it-was-a-great-christmas/", "title": "It was a Great Christmas", "excerpt": "Merry Christmas everyone. Today was one of the best Christmas’ I have had in a long time. We had lasagna for Christmas dinner. My family cam…", "date": "2015-12-26", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/momma-christmas-2015/", "title": "Momma Christmas 2015", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2015-12-25", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-mom-and-niece-christmas-2015/", "title": "My Mom and Niece Christmas 2015", "excerpt": "via Instagram http://ift.tt/1VgReco", "date": "2015-12-25", "words": 6, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/alexus-christmas-2015/", "title": "Alexus Christmas 2015", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2015-12-25", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/taylor-christmas-2015/", "title": "Taylor Christmas 2015", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2015-12-25", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-nephew-maxwell-christmas-2015/", "title": "My Nephew Maxwell Christmas 2015", "excerpt": "via Instagram", "date": "2015-12-25", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-birthday/", "title": "Happy Birthday!!", "excerpt": "Today is it. Today is the birthday of Our Savior, Jesus Christ! Without him we would not have be alive forever. Remember the reason for the …", "date": "2015-12-25", "words": 51, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/remember/", "title": "Remember", "excerpt": "Hello All, Like I have been promising I am trying to blog more. Remember tomorrow is Christmas! The day we celebrate the birth of Jesus, ou…", "date": "2015-12-24", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/inverness-property/", "title": "Inverness Property", "excerpt": "Merry Christmas everyone! I was hoping to announce that I had sold the property I inherited up in Inverness, Florida. However, the buyer bac…", "date": "2015-12-23", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/have-a-merry-christmas/", "title": "Have a Merry Christmas!", "excerpt": "Hello all,\nI know I haven’t blogged in a long time or even updated my website. I am finding it hard to learn a new web design system. Bloggi…", "date": "2015-12-23", "words": 152, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/we-are-down-to-four/", "title": "We are down to Four", "excerpt": "My little dear sweet Katie died today 11/06/2015. She was hit by a car around 700 AM. She was so sweet and my favorite along with her mother…", "date": "2015-11-06", "words": 150, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/just-released-from-st-josephs-hospital/", "title": "Just Released from St. Joseph’s Hospital", "excerpt": "Hello All, I was in the hospital for 3 days this week. I had my first ambulance ride to the hospital. I suffered A-Fib. The first time, I r…", "date": "2015-09-24", "words": 220, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/not-much-up/", "title": "Not much up!", "excerpt": "Well, not much has been up lately. I have been working. No classes because I didn’t get education assistance from work this semester. Howeve…", "date": "2015-09-11", "words": 189, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-birthday-america/", "title": "Happy Birthday America!", "excerpt": "Happy Birthday America! 239 years old and I am celebrating by playing World of Warships. Love that game. Quote of the Day:It is better to f…", "date": "2015-07-04", "words": 66, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/finally-an-update/", "title": "Finally an update", "excerpt": "I need to start blogging more. Lately, I fine myself in one thing or another. I want to start reading more. But, I am afraid both things wil…", "date": "2015-04-30", "words": 171, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/almost-easter-and-that-means-vacation-time/", "title": "Almost Easter and that means vacation time", "excerpt": "It is almost Easter once again. I like to take my vacation time this time of the year. It coincides with a lot of other things. As far as wo…", "date": "2015-03-28", "words": 247, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-2014/", "title": "Merry Christmas 2014", "excerpt": "It is Christmas time again. Remember the Reason for the Season and today. Happy Birthday, JESUS! Isaiah 9:6“For to us a child is born, to…", "date": "2014-12-25", "words": 65, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-tv-shows-for-2014/", "title": "New TV Shows for 2014", "excerpt": "Well, I watched several of the new series. I do not like Red Band Society. I hope this one gets canceled. Gotham another one I don’t see sur…", "date": "2014-09-28", "words": 157, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-week/", "title": "This week", "excerpt": "This week is a busy week. Working overtime every night except Friday night. Why not Friday night. Because we have our inventory at work on S…", "date": "2014-06-18", "words": 86, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/weather-outside/", "title": "Weather outside", "excerpt": "The weather outside is horrible right now. It is coming down cats and dogs. Also, I am sorry I have not updated the website. I am working o…", "date": "2014-06-14", "words": 124, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/more-cats/", "title": "More Cats", "excerpt": "I know it has been a while since I last posted. No excuses. However, since the last post, we now have 2 dogs, 2 cats and 3 kittens. The kitt…", "date": "2014-06-07", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cat/", "title": "Cat", "excerpt": "Just as the kittens died, this showed up. We have named him Fred and he has taken up residence here.", "date": "2014-01-11", "words": 20, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/kitten-update/", "title": "Kitten update", "excerpt": "Well, we started out with 5 kittens. We are now down to 1 kitten and she is doing great. She went to the Vet for a check up due to a possibl…", "date": "2013-11-12", "words": 131, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/kittens/", "title": "Kittens!", "excerpt": "A stray cat had kittens in our yard then abandoned them. There were 5 total. So, we have been trying to take care of them. Unfortunately, tw…", "date": "2013-11-03", "words": 139, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/its-official/", "title": "It’s Official", "excerpt": "It’s Official, the first full week of Fall classes has begun. I am only taking one class because taking more than one, drives me nuts workin…", "date": "2013-09-04", "words": 142, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/classes-start-soon/", "title": "Classes start soon!", "excerpt": "At the end of this month, thanks to my company, I will be back in class. I am definitely taking one course. I might increase that to two. We…", "date": "2013-08-03", "words": 103, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/website/", "title": "Website", "excerpt": "Hello all, I know it has been a while and one of the things I want to work on is blogging more for the rest of the year. The website my not …", "date": "2013-07-31", "words": 135, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/taco-has-died-tonight/", "title": "Taco has died tonight.", "excerpt": "My Dear Taco was put to sleep tonight. It was not planned. He started having seizures and they would not stop for almost an hour and a half.…", "date": "2013-07-02", "words": 120, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/tough-times-at-work-over-for-now/", "title": "Tough Times at work over for now", "excerpt": "Well, it has been tough at work lately. I have been working rare overtime to get the yearly inventory done and we finally finished last nigh…", "date": "2013-06-09", "words": 193, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hearth-catheterization/", "title": "Hearth Catheterization", "excerpt": "My procedure was done on Friday morning. I received good news, but still have many questions. No blockages were found. But, I still have my …", "date": "2013-05-27", "words": 145, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/easter-2013/", "title": "Easter 2013", "excerpt": "Remember tomorrow when you are taking a moment before eating Easter dinner, that two thousand and thirteen years ago Jesus was born. One tho…", "date": "2013-03-30", "words": 148, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/whats-been-going-on/", "title": "What’s been going on!", "excerpt": "Well, I was hoping that this year would be better than next. So far it has been a mixed bag. I was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopath…", "date": "2013-03-09", "words": 213, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-and-christmas-eve/", "title": "Merry Christmas and Christmas Eve", "excerpt": "Merry Christmas and Christmas Eve to all my family, friends and everyone else. I will be working tomorrow morning and wanted to wish everyon…", "date": "2012-12-24", "words": 158, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/it-figures/", "title": "It figures", "excerpt": "I just can't believe Hostess goes out of business and then give their execs pay raises. I can understand why the workers did not approve any…", "date": "2012-12-01", "words": 145, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-thanksgiving/", "title": "Happy Thanksgiving!", "excerpt": "To all my Family and friends. I wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s get stuffed for like the bird. Enjoy and remember this is the be…", "date": "2012-11-22", "words": 156, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/class-is-almost-out/", "title": "Class is almost out", "excerpt": "Well class is almost out. I only took one this semester. Next semester is going to be a killer. I will have three next year. But, this one c…", "date": "2012-11-21", "words": 84, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/still-working-and-keeping-busy/", "title": "Still working and keeping busy", "excerpt": "Still working and keeping busy. I did have a little time to catch up on Kitchen Nightmare’s yesterday. I don’t understand these people they …", "date": "2012-10-30", "words": 142, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-adventure-tomorrow/", "title": "New Adventure tomorrow", "excerpt": "Well, for my Introduction to Arts class I am going to the Tampa Museum. This will be my first time there. I am going when it is free. Also, …", "date": "2012-10-18", "words": 140, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sorry/", "title": "Sorry…", "excerpt": "Sorry I haven’t blogged in a long time or updated my website. I started classes this month and between that and work I have been extremely b…", "date": "2012-09-17", "words": 118, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/here-is-a-short-video/", "title": "Here is a short video", "excerpt": "Alexus blowing out here birthday candles!   Quote of the Day:If you think nobody cares if you are alive, try missing a couple of car pa…", "date": "2012-07-21", "words": 57, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-little-nephew-and-buddy-max/", "title": "My little Nephew and buddy Max", "excerpt": "Here is Max sporting his Green Lantern gear. Quote of the Day:If you think nobody cares if you are alive, try missing a couple of car p…", "date": "2012-07-21", "words": 59, "images": 6, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-nieces-birthday/", "title": "My Niece’s Birthday", "excerpt": "My Niece’s Birthday! She turned 15! I hope you enjoyed it Alexus. Have fun seeing your dad.   Quote of the Day:If you think nobody c…", "date": "2012-07-21", "words": 68, "images": 7, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/just-watched-a-movie/", "title": "Just watched a movie", "excerpt": "Just watched the War Horse. It was a very very good movie 5 out of 5 stars. Back to the grind tomorrow. Thankfully, it is a short week. Quo…", "date": "2012-07-17", "words": 96, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/news-update/", "title": "News Update!", "excerpt": "A lot has happened since the start of the year. I haven’t talked about it much, but I am now. I will be cutting my phone and cable service i…", "date": "2012-07-04", "words": 242, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sick-sick-sick/", "title": "Sick Sick Sick", "excerpt": "Well, I have caught a cold from someone at work. Which is going to cost me a day of work. I woke up at 1 AM and by 3AM I could not take it a…", "date": "2012-05-29", "words": 128, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/read-all-about-it-news-news-news/", "title": "Read all about it! News! News! News!", "excerpt": "Well sorry I haven’t blogged in a while. But, between school and work I have been busy. The semester has ended and I earned a B in my Techni…", "date": "2012-05-04", "words": 252, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/its-my-birthday/", "title": "It’s my Birthday!", "excerpt": "Well, today I turned 43. Don’t feel older. Feel the same way I was when I was 42 or even 35. Hope everyone has a great day. It is hot and su…", "date": "2012-04-04", "words": 84, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-remember-this-day/", "title": "I remember this day!", "excerpt": "I remember this day. I was in high school and heard the announcement over the loud speaker. 2 Timothy 1:9“He has saved us and called u…", "date": "2012-03-09", "words": 71, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/powerful-message-and-movie/", "title": "Powerful message and movie", "excerpt": "You have to watch this. This is God working in a powerful way. Be careful, some disturbing images but nothing but the truth. Quote of the …", "date": "2012-02-06", "words": 64, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-am-back-for-another-semester/", "title": "I am back for another semester", "excerpt": "I started the Spring Semester last week. So far, so good. Let’s hope this Spring session flies. Some positives. My first “IT” class I am doi…", "date": "2012-01-17", "words": 138, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/watch-some-new-dvds-this-weekend/", "title": "Watch some new DVD’s this weekend", "excerpt": "I watched The Eagle, X-men First Class. Both were excellent movies.", "date": "2012-01-17", "words": 11, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-birthday-mom/", "title": "Happy Birthday Mom!", "excerpt": "It is my Mom’s birthday. Love you Momma!", "date": "2012-01-10", "words": 8, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/christmas-eve/", "title": "Christmas Eve", "excerpt": "Tomorrow we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Universe’s only true King. I can not help but reflect on what happened to me this week. I have …", "date": "2011-12-24", "words": 210, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-thanksgiving-1/", "title": "Happy Thanksgiving!", "excerpt": "I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! This is kind of a bitter sweet one for me. This will be the first since my little buddy Henry pass…", "date": "2011-11-24", "words": 203, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-beloved-henry-mitchell-is-gone/", "title": "My Beloved Henry Mitchell is Gone!", "excerpt": "My loyal faithful dog Henry died today at approximately 11:00 AM. Henry had been in pain for the last six months, so today he is no longer i…", "date": "2011-11-12", "words": 104, "images": 4, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/dec-2-2011-fast-approaching/", "title": "Dec 2, 2011 fast approaching", "excerpt": "Cannot wait for this date. It will be the date I am finally finished with my first semester back. I have neglected a lot of things the last …", "date": "2011-10-24", "words": 124, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-know-i-know/", "title": "I know, I know", "excerpt": "I know it has been a long time since I updated my website. But, hopefully by the end of the month I can get to it. I just have been very bus…", "date": "2011-10-14", "words": 140, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-saw-this-yesterday-incredible/", "title": "I saw this yesterday Incredible!", "excerpt": "Well done, State Farm. As a customer, I’d like to say this was done with class.\n\n \n \n\nState Farm 9/11 tribute commercial", "date": "2011-09-12", "words": 22, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/work/", "title": "Work?", "excerpt": "Don't want to go to work today. Long week ahead....", "date": "2011-09-12", "words": 10, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/whats-been-happening/", "title": "What’s been happening?", "excerpt": "What’s been happening lately? Well, a lot. I have been busy at work and college. I am only taking two classes this semester. But, it feels l…", "date": "2011-09-05", "words": 238, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/learning/", "title": "Learning", "excerpt": "Been up to reading and studying my Bible more and more each day. Just but the Word of the Promise (NKJV) read aloud which is a great way to …", "date": "2011-07-31", "words": 148, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/end-of-an-era-2/", "title": "End of an Era", "excerpt": "With the launch of the last shuttle today it is an end to an era. I remember when I was a teenager seeing them test the Enterprise and then …", "date": "2011-07-08", "words": 191, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/well-it-has-been-a-month-of-birthday-celebrations/", "title": "Well it has been a month of Birthday Celebrations", "excerpt": "Here are a few pictures from my nephew and niece's Birthday celebrations, I attended this month. Happy 7th Birthday to Taylor and Landon. \n\n…", "date": "2011-06-25", "words": 81, "images": 7, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/political-system/", "title": "Political System", "excerpt": "Our political system needs major reform. I can not believe we let these politicians get away with almost literally murder. Quote of the Day…", "date": "2011-06-20", "words": 72, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/work-work-and-more-work/", "title": "Work, Work and more work", "excerpt": "That is all that I seem to do nowadays. I thought when I left one job, via retiring and took another I would be working less. Not so. Only o…", "date": "2011-05-18", "words": 152, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hope-everyone-is-well/", "title": "Hope everyone is well", "excerpt": "Hope everyone is well. I have been busy lately. Since, returning from vacation, I have been trying to catch up from work. Plus, I have been …", "date": "2011-04-30", "words": 120, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/christ-lives/", "title": "Christ Lives", "excerpt": "Remember Christ Lives, always has and always will.", "date": "2011-04-24", "words": 8, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/thanks-for-all-the-birthday-wishes/", "title": "Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes", "excerpt": "Thanks to everyone for the Birthday wishes! 42 wow what an age. So many memories and so more to see and experience. Thanks Jesus, my Lord, f…", "date": "2011-04-04", "words": 81, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/looking-forward-to-the-next-two-weeks/", "title": "Looking forward to the next two weeks", "excerpt": "Looking forward to the next two weeks to be over. Then I start my much need time off. Not going anywhere other than maybe to Inverness to ch…", "date": "2011-03-20", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/looking-forward-to-my-staycation/", "title": "Looking forward to my staycation", "excerpt": "Well, it’s almost here. I finally get to take some much needed time off. I am so looking forward to April 1st. But, next week will be trying…", "date": "2011-03-09", "words": 119, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-is-a-great-vantage-point/", "title": "This is a great vantage point!", "excerpt": "This is a great vantage point to see the last Space Shuttle Discovery launch. I'm glad this guy recorded it.\n\n \n \n\nGreat capture from an a…", "date": "2011-02-27", "words": 76, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/remembering-august-31-2005/", "title": "Remembering August 31, 2005", "excerpt": "This was my first trip and first look at my now owned property in Paris, Tennessee. The video is really about an 1 hour long. However, this …", "date": "2011-02-13", "words": 124, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-dogs-being-lazy-video/", "title": "The dogs being lazy video", "excerpt": "Here is the video I told about in the last post. I thought it was funny this morning. Dogs being lazy!", "date": "2011-01-30", "words": 21, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-great-day/", "title": "A great day!", "excerpt": "Today has been a great day for me. I have gotten a lot done and the weather has been amazing. I even caught the dogs being lazy today. I too…", "date": "2011-01-30", "words": 89, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/update-on-2011/", "title": "Update on 2011", "excerpt": "So far 2011 has not been what I expected. It has been very bad financially mostly. I feel the brink my come this year. On a brighter note f…", "date": "2011-01-17", "words": 145, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/welcome-2011/", "title": "Welcome 2011", "excerpt": "Well, it is another year. I pray this one is a lot better than last year. I was reflecting last night how if I was still in law enforcement,…", "date": "2011-01-01", "words": 360, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-1/", "title": "Merry Christmas!", "excerpt": "Merry Christmas to everyone. Remember it is Jesus birthday and remember the gift he gave us (eternal life). Have fun and enjoy yourselves. …", "date": "2010-12-24", "words": 152, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/update-on-my-right-eye/", "title": "Update on my right eye", "excerpt": "I went to the Eye doctor on December 17, 2010 for a follow-up. As I reported on my Twitter account, the Xalatan is working and the pressure …", "date": "2010-12-19", "words": 37, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-week/", "title": "Merry Christmas Week", "excerpt": "It is almost Christmas! That is the good news as we celebrate our Lord, Jesus, birthday. The bad news is a work all the way to Christmas and…", "date": "2010-12-19", "words": 132, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/website-updated-for-december-2010/", "title": "Website Updated for December 2010", "excerpt": "My website has been updated for December 2010. Take a look. Quote of the Day: There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by tho…", "date": "2010-12-05", "words": 107, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/another-amazing-video/", "title": "Another amazing Video", "excerpt": "Very talented! Very creative. I don’t know where these people have these creative wells at. Quote of the Day: Act as if it were imp…", "date": "2010-12-04", "words": 86, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-found-this-video/", "title": "I found this video", "excerpt": "This video is also good. I tell you I don’t know how people become this creative. \n\n \n\nHope he has found work from this! Quote of the…", "date": "2010-12-03", "words": 90, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-acapella-group-is-good/", "title": "This Acapella Group is Good!", "excerpt": "I saw this on Yahoo! and watched the video it was very good. Hope you enjoy! \n\n \n\nQuote of the Day: At the working man's house hunger…", "date": "2010-12-03", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/bad-news/", "title": "Bad News", "excerpt": "Got some bad news today. First of all, I had my annual eye exam which was good, because it caught the pressure in my right eye which was 29 …", "date": "2010-11-17", "words": 123, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/favorite-time-of-the-year/", "title": "Favorite time of the year", "excerpt": "This is my favorite time of the year. I have two this one from Thanksgiving to the Day after Christmas and the other time of the year that i…", "date": "2010-11-07", "words": 66, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/website-and-blog-page-updated/", "title": "Website and Blog Page Updated!", "excerpt": "  Just wanted to let everyone know that my website and blog page have finally been updated. Quote of the Day: To create you mu…", "date": "2010-10-26", "words": 87, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/glee/", "title": "Glee", "excerpt": "I like watching Glee for the talent. I don’t always like the song selection like the Britney Spears or Madonna shows. But, I do like the cas…", "date": "2010-10-17", "words": 76, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/having-a-shaw-family-reunion-today/", "title": "Having a Shaw Family Reunion today", "excerpt": "We are having a Shaw Family reunion today at my Aunt’s house today in Lakeland. Shaw side is my Grandmother’s side. Never had one on the Mit…", "date": "2010-10-17", "words": 122, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/finally-got-around-to-this/", "title": "Finally got around to this!", "excerpt": "Well, I finally got around to downloading this from my video recorder. Here is a short video of my Mom and Me at the musical Wicked! This is…", "date": "2010-10-10", "words": 71, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/complaining-neighbor/", "title": "Complaining Neighbor", "excerpt": "My Neighbor always complains and has reported me to Animal Control a couple of times because my dogs back in my own back yard in the day tim…", "date": "2010-10-10", "words": 128, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/one-of-my-main-men/", "title": "One of my main men!", "excerpt": "One of my main men/bud getting ready to go shopping with his Grandmother! I love this little guy to death. He is a blessing from the Lord an…", "date": "2010-10-10", "words": 92, "images": 6, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/what-has-happened-to-customer-service/", "title": "What has happened to Customer Service?", "excerpt": "  I got my haircut today at a new place. I was scared to death to say anything. I thought that I would be bald by the time I left ther…", "date": "2010-10-04", "words": 155, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-much-new/", "title": "Nothing much new", "excerpt": "Been working a lot lately. Hopefully I will get to update my website this weekend. If not this weekend maybe next. Hope everyone is doing gr…", "date": "2010-10-01", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sorry-i-havent-blogged-in-a-log-time/", "title": "Sorry I haven’t blogged in a log time.", "excerpt": "Sorry I haven’t blogged in a log time. Been kind of busy with work. Never did I think retiring from one job and starting a new one in a new …", "date": "2010-08-22", "words": 285, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-lord-blesses/", "title": "The Lord Blesses", "excerpt": "The Lord Blesses his people. The people of the South united in Prayer and the Lord answered by keeping the oil away from our seafood. He wan…", "date": "2010-07-27", "words": 41, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/independence-day/", "title": "Independence Day", "excerpt": "Happy 4th of July to everyone! Remember Independence equals Freedom. Our fore fathers would love how their simple ideas have lasted. Just no…", "date": "2010-07-03", "words": 82, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/starting-new-shift-monday/", "title": "Starting New Shift Monday", "excerpt": "Monday I start a new shift at work. I will be working permanent midnight shift 11P-7:30A. This means more money a plus, means I am working m…", "date": "2010-06-26", "words": 212, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/been-sick/", "title": "Been sick", "excerpt": "Have been sick the last three days. Had to call out from work the last two. Not 100% but about 85-90%. Will be back at work tomorrow.", "date": "2010-06-15", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/still-working-on-the-website/", "title": "Still working on the website", "excerpt": "Well, I hope people stop by and liked how the redesign is going. I am almost done with it. Still may be a couple of months. I love technolog…", "date": "2010-05-30", "words": 459, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/well-i-have-finally-updated-my-website/", "title": "Well I have finally updated my website.", "excerpt": "I finally updated my website. Not a huge update but did add a photo gallery and clean a couple of things up. Also, added a new radio program…", "date": "2010-05-15", "words": 168, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/well-thanks-to-all-those-that-said-drill-baby-drill/", "title": "Well, Thanks to all those that said “Drill Baby, Drill”", "excerpt": "I am a Republican and I am an American. However, I have always said this Country needs to be off oil. It should have been off of it years ag…", "date": "2010-04-29", "words": 47, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-really-new/", "title": "Nothing really new", "excerpt": "I am still alive. Losing weight and working. I have also been wanting to write a piece on politics. But, before I do that I need to work on …", "date": "2010-04-22", "words": 195, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/back-to-work-1/", "title": "Back to work", "excerpt": "Work was work. It was an ok day for my first day back. However, the pollen laden air is giving me a headache.", "date": "2010-04-09", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/its-over/", "title": "It’s over", "excerpt": "Well my vacation comes to an end today. Tomorrow I am back to work. I hate that it was so short. I turned 41 over my vacation. Did a lot of …", "date": "2010-04-08", "words": 169, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/neighbors/", "title": "Neighbors", "excerpt": "Why is it you can have one good neighbor on one side of you and in back of you and a very bad and annoying baby crier of a neighbor on the o…", "date": "2010-03-30", "words": 261, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-official-weight/", "title": "My official weight", "excerpt": "My official weight loss was 14 pounds in two months. That is probably low because my appointment was the last one of the day. But, I will ta…", "date": "2010-03-30", "words": 123, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/well-its-almost-over/", "title": "Well its almost over", "excerpt": "The day is almost over. 330 PM and I am on vacation. Do have to go to the doctor’s for a follow-up. I will get the official amount that I ha…", "date": "2010-03-30", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-think-this-group-is-better-than-the-pros/", "title": "I think this group is better than the Pro’s", "excerpt": "I think this group is better than the pros that recently came together and performed. Most of these people in this video are amateurs. A cou…", "date": "2010-03-21", "words": 104, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/two-weeks-until-v-day/", "title": "Two Weeks until V Day", "excerpt": "I have approximate two weeks until my vacation. I can’t wait. I want that time to go very very very slow. Will be working on the website the…", "date": "2010-03-19", "words": 60, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-phone/", "title": "New Phone", "excerpt": "Well, I renew my 2 year contract with Verizon Wireless. I got the Palm Pre Plus and love the thing. I have never owned a smart phone. I don’…", "date": "2010-03-17", "words": 149, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/just-getting-by/", "title": "Just Getting by!", "excerpt": "Hello everyone. My eye is better. I have lost 24 pounds since the beginning of the year. I have a job and getting paid. So life is going ok.…", "date": "2010-03-13", "words": 195, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/at-wicked/", "title": "At Wicked", "excerpt": "At Wicked the Musical.", "date": "2010-02-25", "words": 4, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-eye-my-eye/", "title": "My Eye My Eye!", "excerpt": "I came back from lunch and a co-worker asked why my eye was bleeding. I thought he was kidding. I went to the mirror and sure enough my righ…", "date": "2010-02-23", "words": 91, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/still-living/", "title": "Still living", "excerpt": "Hello everyone I am still living. Just been working a crazy schedule this past couple of weeks. Also, been going to the doctors a lot. Tryin…", "date": "2010-02-19", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-day-went-by-fast/", "title": "This day went by fast", "excerpt": "My first of two days off went by fast. I had a teeth cleaning done today and then went to the dermatologist. He cut off a suspicious mole fr…", "date": "2010-02-09", "words": 134, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/off-to-work-i-go/", "title": "Off to work I go", "excerpt": "Well, I getting ready to hit the road. I have been working way too much lately. I do have a couple of days off this week. Hopefully, more ti…", "date": "2010-02-06", "words": 60, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/blind-date/", "title": "Blind Date", "excerpt": "You might have noticed my post before the update on my website. I went on a blind date. She was nice. However, we did not connect. We really…", "date": "2010-02-03", "words": 59, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/still-working-on-the-new-website/", "title": "Still working on the new website", "excerpt": "I am still working on the new website. It is going slow as I am learning a lot of new things. Also, you may have noticed that I have updated…", "date": "2010-02-03", "words": 138, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-at-macgroni-grille-on-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "At Macgroni Grille on a blind date.", "date": "2010-01-30", "words": 7, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-cell-phone/", "title": "New Cell phone?", "excerpt": "I think I might upgrade to the Verizon Wireless Palm Pre Plus this year. It looks like a great phone. I thought about the Motorola Droid. Bu…", "date": "2010-01-09", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cold-weather/", "title": "Cold weather", "excerpt": "I don't know about all this global warming. It is the coldest I remember for sometime. Just wish I could see some snow. I finally have a n…", "date": "2010-01-09", "words": 183, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-to-all/", "title": "Merry Christmas to all", "excerpt": "Merry Christmas to all and Happy Birthday Jesus!", "date": "2009-12-25", "words": 8, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/christmas-eve-1/", "title": "Christmas Eve", "excerpt": "Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a great Christmas Eve. Remember tomorrow is Jesus birthday!", "date": "2009-12-24", "words": 16, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-website/", "title": "My Website", "excerpt": "Well, I was hoping to update my website. However, I will have to buy a new program and that won't happen until next year. Also, I will have …", "date": "2009-12-24", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/getting-computer-up-and-running/", "title": "Getting computer up and running", "excerpt": "I have upgraded to Windows 7 Professional so I am still getting things loaded back. Hope to update my website in a few days.", "date": "2009-12-07", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/thanksgiving-2009/", "title": "Thanksgiving 2009", "excerpt": "I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I did, even though I had to work. My mother my an excellent Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey and st…", "date": "2009-11-29", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/tiger-woods/", "title": "Tiger Woods", "excerpt": "I have two theories about Tiger Woods accident. First one, him and his wife got into an argument and he decided to leave. He then tried to s…", "date": "2009-11-29", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-new-1/", "title": "Nothing New", "excerpt": "Nothing new lately. Just been working alot. My foot feels about 60% better. All the pain is not completely gone. In fact it has moved. Will …", "date": "2009-10-20", "words": 43, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/why-are-we-thinking-about-pulling-out-of-afghanistan/", "title": "Why are we thinking about pulling out of Afghanistan", "excerpt": "I never agreed that we should have invaded Iraq. But, since we did, I thought we should stay because we created a great environment for terr…", "date": "2009-09-23", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/what-a-week/", "title": "What a week", "excerpt": "Well, I am finished training. I start by myself on Sunday. And what a busy last three days this was. I am totally exhausted. I have one day …", "date": "2009-09-18", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/last-week-of-training/", "title": "Last week of training", "excerpt": "This will be my last week of training. I will finish my Chemo hood training this coming Friday. And starting on Sunday I will be working sol…", "date": "2009-09-12", "words": 81, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-verizon-fios-tv-is-in/", "title": "My Verizon Fios TV is in", "excerpt": "My Verizon Fios TV is in and so far so good. The Tech was very good and professional. He checked every outlet to make sure the signal was go…", "date": "2009-08-21", "words": 158, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hopefully/", "title": "Hopefully?", "excerpt": "I hope I win that powerball lottery tonight. I bought a one dollar quick pick. Romans 14:8If we live, we live to the Lord; and…", "date": "2009-08-15", "words": 58, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/well-bye-bye-brighthouse/", "title": "Well bye bye Brighthouse", "excerpt": "The count down is on. Friday, I should have Verizon Fios. The only thing worrying me is the internet part. I already have their Fios Interne…", "date": "2009-08-15", "words": 95, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/first-week/", "title": "First Week", "excerpt": "My first week at Moffitt was great. Start my second week on Monday. There are only two things I do not like. First, my feet have been killin…", "date": "2009-08-15", "words": 72, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/first-day-of-work/", "title": "First Day of Work", "excerpt": "I love Moffitt. My first day was great looking forward to going back tomorrow.", "date": "2009-08-10", "words": 14, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/getting-rid-of-brighthouse/", "title": "Getting rid of Brighthouse", "excerpt": "I signed up today for Verizon Fios TV. I am tired of Brighthouse pictures freezing up, crappy compression and terrible sound. So, I am givin…", "date": "2009-08-05", "words": 72, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/trying-to-update-website/", "title": "Trying to update website", "excerpt": "Well, I am attempting to update my website. I have started work on it and hope to have it done by this weekend. My last free weekend before …", "date": "2009-08-05", "words": 52, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/exciting-news/", "title": "Exciting news ...", "excerpt": "Well, I just got hired at Moffitt Cancer Center. I start August 10, 2009. Thank you everyone who kept me in their prayers. Thank you Mr. Wit…", "date": "2009-07-27", "words": 43, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-have-graduated/", "title": "I have Graduated", "excerpt": "Well, it is finally over. I graduated with honors. Now looking for a job. Hopefully I will find it soon.", "date": "2009-07-18", "words": 20, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-is-funny-but-so-true-of-america-today/", "title": "This is funny but so true of America today.", "excerpt": "America's corporations and its employees better wake up and provide truly exceptional service. The way people are becoming, we Americans wil…", "date": "2009-07-09", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-slow-night-at-uch/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Slow night at UCH.", "date": "2009-06-10", "words": 4, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/brazil/", "title": "Brazil", "excerpt": "Well, I have been looking at Brazil lately. Would like to visit there. I have a passport that has never been used. However, finances will no…", "date": "2009-06-10", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/what-is-up-with-the-job-market-lately/", "title": "What is up with the job market lately", "excerpt": "Well, I thought things were getting better. Now, I am not sure. I will be graduating next month for my year long program. However, there are…", "date": "2009-06-10", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/catching-up-on-dvds/", "title": "Catching up on DVDs", "excerpt": "Catching up on some DVD watching. Watch Flywheel and Facing the Giants. Both great movies.", "date": "2009-05-23", "words": 15, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/two-down-and-seven-to-go/", "title": "Two down and Seven to go", "excerpt": "Two weeks down and seven more to go. I must be walking ten miles a day. Yes, I said 10 miles. My feet are slowly becoming accustomed to it. …", "date": "2009-05-21", "words": 90, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/long-week/", "title": "Long Week", "excerpt": "Had a long week and looking forward to next week. Had a great Pharmacy Technician Advisory Meeting on Thursday. Great food and great discuss…", "date": "2009-05-15", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/greg-pritchard-britains-got-talent-show-5/", "title": "Greg Pritchard - Britain's Got Talent - Show 5", "excerpt": "This was unbelievable. I was shocked.", "date": "2009-05-11", "words": 6, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-awesome-movie-so-so-dinner/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Awesome movie, so so dinner at Mitchell's Fish Market.", "date": "2009-05-08", "words": 9, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/star-trek/", "title": "Star Trek", "excerpt": "Just saw the newest Star Trek! Awesome!!", "date": "2009-05-08", "words": 7, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/latest-kfc-promotion-with-oprah/", "title": "Latest KFC Promotion with Oprah", "excerpt": "Will this is a farce. Now KFC has Welched on their deal and Oprah played it along too. NO REAL Free meal for the grilled chicken USA. Last t…", "date": "2009-05-07", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/why/", "title": "Why", "excerpt": "I have blogged about this before but, I have to let out anger again. How come when you owe companies they want their money today? However, w…", "date": "2009-05-04", "words": 88, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/having-a-hard-time/", "title": "Having a hard time", "excerpt": "Having a hard time getting in the mood to study for my last test. Have over hundred words to study in less than two days. I do not think it …", "date": "2009-05-03", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/ptcb-exam/", "title": "PTCB Exam", "excerpt": "Well, I passed the exam. I took me a little over an hour to do. But, I did it. Won't have exact grade until May 22, 2009. But, I am now a CP…", "date": "2009-05-01", "words": 44, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-fear-chrysler-is-gone/", "title": "I fear Chrysler is gone.", "excerpt": "If this is the car Chrysler thinks that will save it. I think there is no hope. I would not buy this Fiat made car with a Chrysler icon on i…", "date": "2009-04-30", "words": 49, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/telephone-bills-and-the-feetax-scam/", "title": "Telephone Bills and the fee/tax scam", "excerpt": "How can a telephone bill go up month after month when you have changed nothing? Sure it only goes up by twenty or thirty cents here and ther…", "date": "2009-04-23", "words": 81, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/what-is-up-with-these-rabid-foxes/", "title": "What is up with these rabid foxes?", "excerpt": "Where did all these rabid foxes come from. Hopefully, they stay on the west side of the County.", "date": "2009-04-23", "words": 18, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/drunken-patron-takes-down-the-scoreboard-lounge/", "title": "Drunken Patron takes down the Scoreboard Lounge", "excerpt": "Poetic justice. When I was a deputy I hated going in there or even to the parking lot. One of his own drunk customers took it out.", "date": "2009-04-23", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/susan-boyle-on-cnn/", "title": "Susan Boyle on CNN", "excerpt": "Here is Susan Boyle on CNN with Larry King. It is broken down into three parts. The first part is the interview.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\ntar…", "date": "2009-04-18", "words": 36, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-is-absolutely-amazing/", "title": "This is absolutely amazing", "excerpt": "I feel like this lady sometimes. I can really relate and was absolutely on cloud 9 for her performance. And the judges were right and I have…", "date": "2009-04-13", "words": 37, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/non-family/", "title": "Non-family", "excerpt": "Why does a husband of a cousin of mine think he can just barge into my room uninvited when I was showing my Cousin something and had no inte…", "date": "2009-04-09", "words": 150, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/down-with-american-idol/", "title": "Down with American Idol", "excerpt": "Fox network needs to make sure that American Idol cuts on time. I missed a full 5 minutes from my Fringe show. Luckily, I caught it on Hulu.…", "date": "2009-04-08", "words": 29, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/somalia-pirates/", "title": "Somalia Pirates", "excerpt": "We need to do something about these Somalia Pirates. I say it is time to send in the Navy to patrol that area full time and a battleship to …", "date": "2009-04-08", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cant-believe-it/", "title": "Cant believe it", "excerpt": "Well, today was the half way point for my Spring Break. I really can't believe it. I wish it were longer. I also wish I did not have to take…", "date": "2009-04-08", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/wow-over-a-hundred-years-ago/", "title": "Wow over a hundred years ago", "excerpt": "This is thought to be one of the oldest videos ever to exist. You can download your own copy at the Library of Congress.", "date": "2009-04-07", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/thanks-to-my-family/", "title": "Thanks to my family", "excerpt": "Thanks to my Mom and Dad for the lunch on my Birthday. My sister for the ice cream cake and my brother for the gift card.", "date": "2009-04-06", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/its-my-birthday-1/", "title": "Its my birthday", "excerpt": "Well, its my birthday. Yep I am 40. Don't feel like it. Both physically and financially. Nothing big planned.", "date": "2009-04-04", "words": 19, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/losing-the-battle/", "title": "Losing the battle", "excerpt": "Well, today was a bad day for me. Not at school that was actually a great day. But, the day turned south when I went to the doctors office f…", "date": "2009-04-02", "words": 124, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-last-fish/", "title": "My last fish", "excerpt": "My last fish a Bahia Shark died. He or she not sure which one they were, was 6 years old and the last fish in our tank. So the little guy is…", "date": "2009-03-26", "words": 37, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/exciting-week-at-school/", "title": "Exciting week at school", "excerpt": "It was an exciting week at school. We learned and operated on a machine called the EM24 by Baxa. Our school is the first school in the natio…", "date": "2009-03-26", "words": 82, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/busy-weekend/", "title": "Busy weekend", "excerpt": "It has been a busy weekend. I finally got my new monitor in. My old one gave up after 6 years. In fact, it would not even show anything toda…", "date": "2009-03-21", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/blind-date-1/", "title": "Blind Date", "excerpt": "I had a blind date tonight. Mutual friends setup us up. I had a great time and this is my first blind date that was a hit instead of the mis…", "date": "2009-03-21", "words": 37, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/joes-crab-shack/", "title": "Joes Crab Shack", "excerpt": "My Cousin Tina and her husband took my Mom and me to Joe's Crab Shack. The food was excellent. I recommend the place for the food. I had the…", "date": "2009-03-15", "words": 64, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/space-shuttle-launch-seen-from-my-house/", "title": "Space Shuttle Launch Seen from my house", "excerpt": "It was great. When I move from Florida someday this is one of the few things I will miss.", "date": "2009-03-15", "words": 19, "images": 6, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/website-finally-updated/", "title": "Website finally updated!", "excerpt": "My website is finally updated and it will stay that way for a couple of months. Hope you enjoy. There are new features and pages. Have fun f…", "date": "2009-03-15", "words": 29, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/tennessee-property/", "title": "Tennessee Property", "excerpt": "I have placed these pictures on my web site on the photo album page. But, I thought I would also place them on my blog. These pictures are f…", "date": "2009-03-15", "words": 71, "images": 4, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-nephews-birthday/", "title": "My Nephew's Birthday!", "excerpt": "Today is my nephew Maxwell's birthday. He is getting big for 2 years old.", "date": "2009-03-15", "words": 14, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/it-has-been-a-year/", "title": "It has been a year", "excerpt": "A year ago my Grandmother was buried. It is a bitter sweet day. She was buried and today is my nephew's birthday. I am still handling the …", "date": "2009-03-15", "words": 50, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/dr-michael-j-breus-nyquil-and-nighty-night-don39t-mix-for-kids/", "title": "Dr. Michael J. Breus: NyQuil and Nighty-Night Don't Mix for Kids", "excerpt": "  Dr. Michael J. Breus: NyQuil and Nighty-Night Don't Mix for Kids     This is a good article on how Benadryl does the op…", "date": "2009-03-12", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/website-1/", "title": "Website", "excerpt": "Hopefully next weekend my website will finally be updated for a few months. I have just been very busy with school. Speaking of school, I ca…", "date": "2009-03-07", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-sad-loss-for-us-all/", "title": "A Sad Loss for Us All", "excerpt": "Well, I just got the news that Paul Harvey has passed away.\n\n\n\n\nI've lost so many family members and familiar faces in the past three years,…", "date": "2009-02-28", "words": 86, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/i-watched-the-opening-only-and-it-was-good/", "title": "I watched the opening only and it was good", "excerpt": "Here is the opening of this year's Oscars in case you missed it. Hugh did a great job. That was about all I watched. Then I had to study mor…", "date": "2009-02-23", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cnbcs-rick-santelli/", "title": "CNBCs Rick Santelli", "excerpt": "This guy is great. He should be U.S. Treasury Secretary. He is on the money. Watch this.", "date": "2009-02-19", "words": 18, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/back-to-school/", "title": "Back to School", "excerpt": "Well tomorrow it's back to school. I have another big test on Wednesday. Only 5 months to go until graduation and hopefully a job.", "date": "2009-02-16", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/american-idol/", "title": "American Idol", "excerpt": "This year's American Idol is not that interesting this year. And on the weight front. I have lost five pounds over a week and a half. I am…", "date": "2009-02-11", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/website-2/", "title": "Website", "excerpt": "I know my website other than this blog, has been updated lately. I will try to get around to it either later this month or next month. I hav…", "date": "2009-02-06", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/good-week-maybe/", "title": "Good Week? Maybe?", "excerpt": "Well, as far as school goes it was a great week. I kicked butt on my tests. However, for the first time in my left I got a stye in my right …", "date": "2009-02-06", "words": 143, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/wild-week/", "title": "Wild week", "excerpt": "It was a wild week at school. Had 3 tests. Last one I blew away. Glad of that. I will be inducted into the National Technical Honor Societ…", "date": "2009-01-31", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/another-day-another-study-day/", "title": "Another day another study day.", "excerpt": "Well, I am still recovering. I feel about 85 percent better than I did at the beginning of the week. Yet, I also feel tired. I guess because…", "date": "2009-01-23", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sick-sick-and-sick/", "title": "Sick Sick and Sick", "excerpt": "I have a wicked head cold. I haven't been this sick in a while. I feel like I have no energy to do anything but curl up in a ball. Ohhhhh to…", "date": "2009-01-21", "words": 35, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/another-day-at-school-and-me-being-sick-too/", "title": "Another day at school and me being sick too", "excerpt": "Well, I went back to school today after the long weekend. It was alright. I had a test and did very well on it. Missed only one question. Pr…", "date": "2009-01-20", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/study-study-study/", "title": "Study Study Study", "excerpt": "That is all I have been doing all weekend. I can't wait until July I should be done studying and taking test after test after test. I just h…", "date": "2009-01-18", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/just-thinking-2/", "title": "Just thinking", "excerpt": "Well, I was just thinking of when I could update my website. It might be as late as March. With school and studying every day I keep pretty …", "date": "2009-01-16", "words": 76, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/school-going-good/", "title": "School going good", "excerpt": "So far this year school is going good. I just hope there is a job for me when I am done. Did anybody make any New Year's Resolutions? I di…", "date": "2009-01-14", "words": 42, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-was-my-moms/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well today was my Mom's birthday. I gave her a gift. Hope she likes it.Not much else going on. I did post something on New Years Day. Howeve…", "date": "2009-01-10", "words": 72, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-new-year-to-everyone/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy New Year to everyone!I hope 2009 goes better for you and me than 2008 did.Be safe everyone.", "date": "2009-01-01", "words": 20, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-hope-everyone-had/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well I hope everyone had a Merry and Great Christmas!I did not we will leave it at that. Can't wait for Saturday though.", "date": "2008-12-25", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-birthday-jesus/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy Birthday Jesus.", "date": "2008-12-25", "words": 3, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-is-a-good-song/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This is a good song from this group. It is funny. New twist on an old classic. Listen all the way through.", "date": "2008-12-17", "words": 22, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-almost-done-with/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am almost done with my retail/ambulatory clinicals. Thursday is my last day. I will then hopefully have time to update my website for Chri…", "date": "2008-12-13", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-thanksgiving-to-everyone-i-637/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!I know that I got stuffed. I hope everyone else did too. My clinicals are going great. I am off until Monday.…", "date": "2008-11-27", "words": 45, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-glad-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well I am glad I won't be seeing any election commercials for at least two years. I voted for one candidate based on a single very important…", "date": "2008-11-06", "words": 122, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/you-can-vote-however-you-like/", "title": "You can vote however you like!", "excerpt": "This is a great clip worth watching:", "date": "2008-11-02", "words": 7, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-finally-filled-out/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have finally filled out my absentee ballot. School is going good and I will be starting clinicals next month. I have finally updated the w…", "date": "2008-10-18", "words": 40, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-yes-i-am-still-alive/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Yes I am still alive. Yes, I know the website has not been updated for a couple of months. Yes, I know I have not blogged in a while. I have…", "date": "2008-09-21", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-getting-real/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am getting real tired of politics and the politicians in this Country. I am not voting for Obama for sure and I don't like McCain. I…", "date": "2008-08-28", "words": 234, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hello-everyone-i-started-school/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hello everyone, I started school last week. I am going to Brewster Technical Institute for Pharmacy Technician. So, far so good. I know I ha…", "date": "2008-08-28", "words": 216, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-thought-i-would-give/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I thought I would give everyone a weight update. Well, I have lost a total of 13 pounds in 2 weeks. I hope to have lost 25 in another 3 week…", "date": "2008-07-25", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-neices-birthday-was-yesterday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My neice's birthday was yesterday and she is 11 now. We had a great party at my house today. All had fun and good food.", "date": "2008-07-19", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-started-my-diet-yesterday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I started my diet yesterday. I am on the Slim-fast low calorie diet. I am trying to keep my daily consumption of calories between 1200-1500 …", "date": "2008-07-10", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hope-everyone-has-a-great/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hope everyone has a great 4th of July. We had a great meal here at home. Barbecue spare ribs, hamburgers, greens, squash casserole, baked be…", "date": "2008-07-04", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-just-got-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I just got a call from the dermatologists office. The area the cut from my leg was just a simple skin tag. However, the area they cut …", "date": "2008-06-19", "words": 70, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-went-to-the-dermatologist-yesterday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Went to the dermatologist yesterday and he cut a piece of skin cancer on my back out. It was small and he said they will have it tested to s…", "date": "2008-06-11", "words": 78, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-know-it-has-been/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I know it has been a long time since I updated my blog. I have had a lot happen in the last couple of months. First of all, I am no longer w…", "date": "2008-05-31", "words": 222, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-grandmother-on-my-dads/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My Grandmother on my dad's side died on Sunday, March 9, 2008. She was my last surviving grandparent. The viewing is tomorrow, March 14, 200…", "date": "2008-03-13", "words": 208, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-finally-got-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well I finally got a part time job just to have something to do. I am working at Walgreens in the photo department. I am training this week.…", "date": "2008-02-20", "words": 136, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hello-all-i-know-it-653/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hello all! I know it has been sometime since I updated you all on my blog. I am starting to enjoy my retirement. I think it grows proportion…", "date": "2008-02-08", "words": 380, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-has-been-over/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it has been over a month since I have retired. What have I been doing? I had my surgery and have had a rough time healing from it. Oth…", "date": "2008-01-31", "words": 176, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hello-all-i-know-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hello all! I know I have not updated you all in a while. I have been recovering from that sinus surgery. I have had some bad side effects an…", "date": "2008-01-31", "words": 139, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-has-been-a-656/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it has been a month to the day that I have had my sinus surgery. At first everything seemed to be going fine. Then just after the firs…", "date": "2008-01-21", "words": 251, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-i-hope-everyone-has/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy 2008! I hope everyone has a great year. I am praying mine will be better than last year.", "date": "2008-01-01", "words": 19, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-merry-christmas-to-everyone-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Merry Christmas to everyone and Happy Birthday Lord Jesus. Well, it is finally here. I have had a busy day. Went to a couple of family membe…", "date": "2007-12-25", "words": 49, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-it-is-christmas-eve-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "It is Christmas Eve 2007 and I am in a little pain from my sinus surgery. I really want to blow my nose but cannot. I hope everyone else has…", "date": "2007-12-24", "words": 47, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-here-is-a-picture-of-2007/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Here is a picture of me two days after nose surgery. The packing is catching anything running from my nose. I know yuck. I have to change it…", "date": "2007-12-23", "words": 35, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-took-my-exam-on/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I took my exam on Wednesday morning. Thursday, I received a call and was told I did totally awesome on the exam. My name is going on the lis…", "date": "2007-12-22", "words": 52, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-had-my-sinus-surgery/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I had my sinus surgery yesterday. It went well, except that I had to stay all day in the hospital. The doctor was worried about the anesthes…", "date": "2007-12-22", "words": 121, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-took-my-exam-today/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I took my exam today for entrance into the Pharmacy Technician at a local technical school. I will know tomorrow how I did. I feel fairly go…", "date": "2007-12-19", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-is-official-as/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it is official as of 16 minutes ago. I have retired from my law enforcement career of 18 years at 6PM tonight. I thought this day woul…", "date": "2007-12-13", "words": 118, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-start-my-last-two/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I start my last two days at my job before my retirement on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 6PM. I am looking forward to it. I also have been …", "date": "2007-12-11", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-updated-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have updated the website. Most of you probably have noticed that I have a retirement date on my calendar. Yes it is official. I will…", "date": "2007-12-08", "words": 130, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-will-be-trying-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I will be trying The Shangri-La Diet after the new year. Here is more information on it:", "date": "2007-12-08", "words": 17, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-thanksgiving-to-everyone-i-668/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I hope you get like your turkeys and get stuffed. I will making a big announcement on December 13. 2007 at 8…", "date": "2007-11-22", "words": 44, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-updatesupdates-coming-next-month-just/", "title": "", "excerpt": "UpdatesUpdates coming next month just before christmas. Take care.", "date": "2007-11-03", "words": 10, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hello-all-i-know-it-670/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hello all. I know it has been a while since, I last updated everyone. I have been extremely busy with work and I will be taking early retire…", "date": "2007-08-25", "words": 51, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-been-working-alot/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have been working alot lately. I haven't had time to do anything. I did go to the doctor reference my hemmorhoid surgery. He checked me an…", "date": "2007-07-19", "words": 143, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-is-official-i-672/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it is official I am sick of doctors, taxes and the rich. You know I am also sick of people wanting you to do your job and give them th…", "date": "2007-06-15", "words": 50, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-wish-to-congratulate-my/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I wish to congratulate my friend Christopher Soleau. He will be retiring on July 12, 2007. He is taking a better job and will be successful …", "date": "2007-06-07", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-the-website-is-updated-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "The website is updated! The website is updated, FINALLY!I know it has been a few months. But, I finally did it. I have been great the last f…", "date": "2007-06-07", "words": 132, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-my-brother-tells-me/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, my brother tells me that Spiderman 3 is a great movie. I haven't seen it yet and it looks like it might be a while before I do. I have…", "date": "2007-05-10", "words": 138, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-was-the-first/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, today was the first day I saw the surgeon since my surgery. He advised everything was healing nicely and that it would just take time.…", "date": "2007-04-30", "words": 51, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-know-i-havent-updated/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I know I haven't updated the website and added my vacation pictures. Still working on downloading them from my cell phone. I also have been …", "date": "2007-04-13", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-the-surgery-may-have-been/", "title": "", "excerpt": "The surgery may have been a success. However, after that first day when I was all drugged up on pain medications, I began to hurt and we won…", "date": "2007-04-13", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-feeling-somewhat-betteri-am-feeling/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Feeling somewhat betterI am feeling somewhat better. The bleeding has gone way down. I have pain when first standing up and using the bathro…", "date": "2007-04-08", "words": 95, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-surgery-a-successmy-surgery-was/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Surgery a success!My surgery was a success. It went much better than I expected. I had two external hemmrhoids, a skin tag and an unknown gr…", "date": "2007-04-05", "words": 120, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hello-all-i-hope-you/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hello all, I hope you like the couple of pictures I have uploaded. I have more I will upload when I get back home. I am typing this from Nas…", "date": "2007-04-03", "words": 75, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-a-great-view-of-my/", "title": "", "excerpt": "A great view of my future homesite, on my Paris, Tennesse property.", "date": "2007-03-30", "words": 12, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/dover-tennessee/", "title": "Dover Tennessee", "excerpt": "Fort Donelson, overlooking the Cumberland River.", "date": "2007-03-30", "words": 6, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-good-morning-i-will-be/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Good Morning, I will be on an airplane in a little bit. I am heading to my property in Paris, Tennessee. Remember to look for the photos.…", "date": "2007-03-29", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hope-everyone-is-doing-great/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hope everyone is doing great. I am off to Tennessee for a few days starting Thursday. I will be back next Tuesday and then on next Thursday …", "date": "2007-03-28", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-took-henry-to-the-regular/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Took Henry to the regular Vet today. I had to postpone his annual visit because of his surgery. The regular Vet says Henry is in top notch c…", "date": "2007-03-10", "words": 79, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-sisterinlaw-nadia-vehicle-after/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My sister-in-law, Nadia, vehicle after it was rearended today.", "date": "2007-03-06", "words": 9, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-was-not-good/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well it was not good news today at the doctors. I will be going in for surgery April 5, 2007. I let everyone know what happens as the saga c…", "date": "2007-03-05", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-hope-everyone-likes/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I hope everyone likes the new look of the website. I will try to keep it updated more frequently. However, starting March 12, 2007, I …", "date": "2007-03-04", "words": 211, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-website-updatethe-website-update-for/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Website Update!The website update for March 2007 has finally been completed. Hope everyone is doing fine. I have been better, but surviving.…", "date": "2007-02-23", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-know-i-knowhello-everyonei/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I know, I knowHello everyone,I hope everyone is doing great. I am doing OK. I have been very busy the last couple of months. I hope to updat…", "date": "2007-02-21", "words": 160, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/well-i-cant-wait-until-next-year/", "title": "Well, I can't wait until next year!", "excerpt": "Well, I hope everyone is well. If you haven't notice the website has not been updated in a couple of weeks. It probably will not either. I a…", "date": "2006-12-13", "words": 139, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-season-is-coming/", "title": "The season is coming", "excerpt": "My favorite time of year is coming between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hopefully, I will get a transfer in my job. I will keep you posted. N…", "date": "2006-11-03", "words": 154, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sick/", "title": "Sick", "excerpt": "Well, this time I am sick with a chest cold. This has not been my year in reference to being healthy. As far as work. I had today off becaus…", "date": "2006-09-21", "words": 95, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/birthdays/", "title": "Birthday's", "excerpt": "Today is my Dad's 54th birthday. My sister's was Tuesday. It has been a birthday week. Happy Birthday Dad and Stacey!!!", "date": "2006-09-07", "words": 21, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-new-2/", "title": "Nothing New!", "excerpt": "Well, nothing new here. I have been out on Workers Comp due to the side effects of the medications I am on. I have another two weeks on the …", "date": "2006-08-24", "words": 59, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/computer/", "title": "Computer", "excerpt": "I got my new computer last Friday, an HP, with an AMD processor. I thought about getting a Dell again. However, the quality of my last Dell …", "date": "2006-08-14", "words": 56, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/work-1/", "title": "Work", "excerpt": "I have been out of work last Wednesday, today I went in for a couple of hours then left and will be gone again tomorrow. I had a blood expos…", "date": "2006-08-14", "words": 64, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/why-why-why-cant-companies-do-better-at-providing-support/", "title": "Why Why Why can't companies do better at providing support!", "excerpt": "First of all this is going to be a rant. I was watching channel 52 ABC family, one of my new favorite shows of Kyle XY, and the the channel …", "date": "2006-08-14", "words": 231, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/computer-1/", "title": "Computer", "excerpt": "I just wanted to let everyone know that I will not be posting for a bit. My computer is failing. After about 5 years I guess it was bound to…", "date": "2006-08-07", "words": 61, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/finally/", "title": "Finally!", "excerpt": "Well, the website is finally updated. It will stay that way for at least through September 2006. I have one more week before I am going to c…", "date": "2006-07-15", "words": 166, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/feeling-much-better/", "title": "Feeling Much Better!", "excerpt": "Well, I was supposed to work all weekend. That didn't happen. I went to the emergency room Thursday night and was admitted to the hospital. …", "date": "2006-06-13", "words": 161, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/busy-busy/", "title": "Busy! Busy!", "excerpt": "Sorry everyone, I have been extremely busy and I was also doing a few minor upgrades to the computer. I will try to update my website for th…", "date": "2006-06-07", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/big-news-1/", "title": "Big News!", "excerpt": "Well, I have been waiting for a long time to let everyone know about this bit of news. I wanted to make sure nothing happened to stop or del…", "date": "2006-05-21", "words": 226, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/uncle-homer/", "title": "Uncle Homer", "excerpt": "My Uncle Homer died on Monday of last week and we had his funeral yesterday. It was very good. I think the past part was the dinner after wo…", "date": "2006-05-02", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/more-movies/", "title": "More Movies", "excerpt": "I watched Mine, Yours and Ours, great movie. Next up is Fun with Dick and Jane and that is all for the new movies. I am off to take my Trico…", "date": "2006-04-22", "words": 80, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/movies-part-2/", "title": "Movies Part 2", "excerpt": "Well, I watched Good night and Good Luck, not a bad movie. I also have watched the new King Kong. I was not bad just a little long. I think …", "date": "2006-04-22", "words": 76, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/movies/", "title": "Movies", "excerpt": "Well, I just watched a second Nicholas Cage movie in the last two months. First was the Lord of Wars and it stunk. Tonight I watched The Wea…", "date": "2006-04-21", "words": 134, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/update/", "title": "Update!", "excerpt": "Nothing new going on. Just been working a lot lately. Although I think I will have huge announcement coming up in the next couple of weeks s…", "date": "2006-04-20", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-birthday-to-me/", "title": "Happy Birthday to Me!!!", "excerpt": "Well, today is my 37th Birthday!!! Thankfully, I did not have to work today. I just got finished watching the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion…", "date": "2006-04-04", "words": 72, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-day-before/", "title": "The day before!", "excerpt": "Today is the day before my 37th Birthday. Just think I will be 40 soon. Unbelievable. Nothing new going on in my life. Just working hard and…", "date": "2006-04-03", "words": 113, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/long-time/", "title": "Long time", "excerpt": "Sorry I haven't blogged sooner. But, since being back from my vacation I have been busy. This is the first chance I have had to sit down and…", "date": "2006-03-03", "words": 271, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/returned-from-tennessee/", "title": "Returned from Tennessee", "excerpt": "Well, I have returned from Tennessee. I will posting some pictures on next months website update. I did not find any land to purchase and I …", "date": "2006-02-19", "words": 139, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Snow in Asheville, North Carolina, at the Double Tree Biltmore. And right now it is 31 degrees.", "date": "2006-02-18", "words": 17, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-1/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Snow on the bumper of truck next to us.", "date": "2006-02-13", "words": 9, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-2/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Entering North Carolina.", "date": "2006-02-13", "words": 3, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-3/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Leaving Spartanburg, South Carolina.", "date": "2006-02-13", "words": 4, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-4/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Just entered South Carolina.", "date": "2006-02-13", "words": 4, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-5/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Just coming into to Savannah, Georgia.", "date": "2006-02-13", "words": 6, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-6/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Just enter Georgia on I-95.", "date": "2006-02-13", "words": 5, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/dr-visit-today/", "title": "Dr. Visit Today!", "excerpt": "I went to the Doctor today as a follow up to my endoscope and colonoscopy. The verdict a polyp was removed from my colon and was benign. The…", "date": "2006-02-09", "words": 266, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/recovery-and-dvd-day/", "title": "Recovery and DVD day!", "excerpt": "While recovering from yesterday, I have been watching DVD's, catching up on the latest ones I have bought. So far I have watched:Batman Begi…", "date": "2006-01-22", "words": 107, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-medical-situation/", "title": "My medical situation!", "excerpt": "I had to have an endoscopy and a colonoscopy today. This is after several months of my primary doctor telling me that my liver tests in my b…", "date": "2006-01-20", "words": 259, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sad-day/", "title": "Sad day!", "excerpt": "We learned that on Wednesday morning my Aunt Alva Jo had died at a Connecticut hospital. Aunt Alva Jo was diagnosed with liver failure last …", "date": "2006-01-20", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-7/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "My friend, Chris Soleau and Pluto at The Liberty Tree Tavern at Disney World Magic Kingdom (01/07/2006).", "date": "2006-01-08", "words": 19, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-8/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "My Mom, niece Alexus and Minnie Mouse at The Liberty Tree Tavern (01/07/2006).", "date": "2006-01-08", "words": 15, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-9/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "My niece and Pluto at The Liberty Tree Tavern (01/07/2006).", "date": "2006-01-08", "words": 12, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/more-dvds-watched/", "title": "More DVD's Watched", "excerpt": "I started to watch the DVD Sin City. This is a horrible movie. I give it minus 4 stars. I stopped it halfway through and immediately put it …", "date": "2005-12-19", "words": 64, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/more-dvds-watched-and-going-to-disney/", "title": "More DVD's Watched and going to Disney!", "excerpt": "I watched 2 more DVD's today. I watched Fantastic 4 and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. I rate the first 3 out of 4 stars and the other 2.5 out of 4 s…", "date": "2005-12-11", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/dvds-and-work/", "title": "DVD's and work", "excerpt": "Everyone is saying what do the too have in common. Nothing. I watched a couple of DVD's so far this week. I just finished watching Robots. I…", "date": "2005-11-25", "words": 132, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/happy-thanksgiving-eve-to-all/", "title": "Happy Thanksgiving Eve to all!", "excerpt": "Happy Thanksgiving Eve to all! I am doing great. I lost my land I was trying to purchase in Paris, TN but it fell through. I look at this as…", "date": "2005-11-23", "words": 226, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-dvds/", "title": "New DVD's", "excerpt": "I got some new DVD's and so far I have watched Hitch (not great but not bad) and Star Wars 3 (Awesome Movie). I will keep everyone updated o…", "date": "2005-11-16", "words": 45, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/whats-going-on-lately/", "title": "What's Going on lately?", "excerpt": "Well, I have been extremely busy at work. Nothing different there. Everyone asks did you get your land yet. The short answer is no. It looks…", "date": "2005-11-16", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/banks/", "title": "Banks", "excerpt": "Well, I am trying to buy that land in Tennessee that is shown on my webpage. I have been dealing with Fifth Third Bank for going on 2 months…", "date": "2005-11-07", "words": 150, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sprint/", "title": "Sprint", "excerpt": "My cell phone hinge broke on Monday. Tuesday, I went into the Sprint PCS store and I thought I would be in for a great debate and verbal arg…", "date": "2005-09-25", "words": 222, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-recent-trip-to-animal-kingdom/", "title": "A recent trip to Animal Kingdom", "excerpt": "Here are pictures of my two nieces when we were at Disney Animal Kingdom. We had a great time. However, it got very hot. Taylor love Eeyore.", "date": "2005-09-17", "words": 27, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-10/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Were at Disney's Animal Kingdom.", "date": "2005-09-13", "words": 5, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-11/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "My nieces and Mom talking to Winnie Pooh.", "date": "2005-09-13", "words": 8, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/walt-disney-world-here-i-come/", "title": "Walt Disney World here I come!", "excerpt": "Tomorrow, I will be going back to Animal Kingdom. I will post some pictures. Still awaiting on the final stuff for my Tennessee Property.", "date": "2005-09-12", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/back-home/", "title": "Back Home!", "excerpt": "Well, got home from Tennessee yesterday. I found 15 acres for $28500. I am buying it and have already began the process. I will be making a …", "date": "2005-09-03", "words": 38, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/in-tennessee/", "title": "In Tennessee", "excerpt": "I have been in beautiful Paris, TN. This is my 3 day here and it is gorgeous. I have found the property I am buying. It is 15 acres even and…", "date": "2005-08-31", "words": 87, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-13/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "", "date": "2005-08-29", "words": 0, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-12/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "", "date": "2005-08-29", "words": 0, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-14/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Outside Chattanooga, a beautiful river.", "date": "2005-08-29", "words": 5, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-15/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "I-75 in Lamar County Georgia. South of Atlanta. Not far to Tennessee.", "date": "2005-08-29", "words": 12, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-16/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "In Georgia!", "date": "2005-08-29", "words": 2, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-picture-share-17/", "title": "A Picture Share!", "excerpt": "Going to Tennessee, just outside Lake City, FL.", "date": "2005-08-29", "words": 8, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/tennessee/", "title": "Tennessee", "excerpt": "I am going to Tennessee to look at land. At least 10 acres up to 15 acres. I have been preapproved. Yes!!!! Just got to find the right one n…", "date": "2005-08-15", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-shift-and-new-life/", "title": "New Shift and New Life", "excerpt": "I am working day shift now and love it. I have my same supervisor and she is great. I sleep a whole lot better too.Hope everything is going …", "date": "2005-08-15", "words": 40, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/fianlly-a-chance/", "title": "Fianlly a chance", "excerpt": "Well, I finally have a chance to make a post. It has been a while, I know. My Aunt Alva Jo is in the hospital. She is expected to live only …", "date": "2005-08-01", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/lots-of-news-none-that-great/", "title": "Lots of News! None that great!", "excerpt": "The doctor himself called me on Monday at 5:01 PM and said that the liver ultrasound came out abnormal and the radiologist recommends me hav…", "date": "2005-07-13", "words": 118, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/whats-going-on/", "title": "What's going on?", "excerpt": "Well, first of all, I like to say that I haven't had a chance to work on the website yet. I have been busy today and haven't been feeling we…", "date": "2005-07-05", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/dvds/", "title": "DVD's", "excerpt": "Well, besides working overtime this weekend, I was able to watch a couple of DVD's. I watched The Aviator, which I gave 2 stars out 5, Lemon…", "date": "2005-06-27", "words": 107, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/finally-something-good/", "title": "Finally something good!", "excerpt": "I finally got my telephone problems worked out. On July 5, 2005 probably a whole new round of telephone problems will begin as I reordered t…", "date": "2005-06-25", "words": 114, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/this-still-is-a-bad-month/", "title": "This still is a bad month!!!", "excerpt": "I can not wait for this month to be over. I am sick and tired of all this bad news. Today, I wait all day for the Verizon worker to get to t…", "date": "2005-06-22", "words": 398, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-week-of-bad-news/", "title": "A week of Bad News!", "excerpt": "Well, yesterday was a day of bad news and today continued the trend. I went in for a physical back on June 2, 2005. The nurse from my doctor…", "date": "2005-06-15", "words": 471, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-glasses/", "title": "New Glasses!", "excerpt": "Well, I finally got my new glasses. I will turn on the web cam next week on my days off for the World to see!!!!!", "date": "2005-06-02", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/yearly-physical/", "title": "Yearly Physical", "excerpt": "Well, I went in today and had my yearly physical. The checkup minus lab work went great. The doctor said only without the lab results yet I …", "date": "2005-06-02", "words": 80, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/star-wars-episode-iii/", "title": "Star Wars Episode III", "excerpt": "I saw Star Wars Episode III on Thursday, May 19, 2005 and it was awesome. Friends and me are thinking of going again to see it at an IMAX Th…", "date": "2005-06-01", "words": 66, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/a-recent-day-at-disneys-epcot/", "title": "A recent day at Disney's Epcot", "excerpt": "A recent day at Disney World post Disney Vacation. Tuesday, May 24, 2005", "date": "2005-05-28", "words": 13, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/outside-mission-space/", "title": "Outside Mission Space", "excerpt": "Outside Mission Space at Epcot. I went on it again and it was as thrilling as the first time.", "date": "2005-05-28", "words": 19, "images": 2, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sorry-1/", "title": "Sorry!", "excerpt": "Sorry it has been so long since I have blogged. I have been very busy in a two week period at work I have gotten 25 hours of overtime and wo…", "date": "2005-05-25", "words": 200, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/parents/", "title": "Parents", "excerpt": "I was supposed to go to Disney World with my niece and parents this weekend. I was looking forward to it. Then my father. He just bugged me …", "date": "2005-05-14", "words": 65, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/finally-something-new/", "title": "Finally Something New.", "excerpt": "Well, I am typing to you with a wounded wing. I injured my left arm at work on Sunday. Nothing too serious just a contusion to my left elbow…", "date": "2005-05-09", "words": 81, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-new-3/", "title": "Nothing New", "excerpt": "Well, nothing new lately. Just humming along right now. Going to try to go to Disney World next Saturday. Not sure which park yet. Take care…", "date": "2005-05-05", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/brighter-days-ahead-and-goodbye-to-some-of-my-past/", "title": "Brighter days ahead and goodbye to some of my past", "excerpt": "Well, yesterday I sold a good friend of mine my Ranger. I have had the Ranger with me for longer than I have had Henry. My Ranger was sold y…", "date": "2005-04-21", "words": 154, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/doctors/", "title": "Doctors!", "excerpt": "I went to the doctors today. My blood pressure in my left arm was 150/104 by the nurse. The doctor came in and I was seeing him about a diff…", "date": "2005-04-07", "words": 172, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/disappointed/", "title": "Disappointed", "excerpt": "Wednesday, April 6, 2005. We left and have arrived home from Disney World. I was disappointed with MGM and the Caribbean Resort. We did not …", "date": "2005-04-06", "words": 156, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/epcot/", "title": "Epcot", "excerpt": "I went to Epcot today, my first time there. I loved it. I went on the Test track and Mission Space. The hype leading up to the ride on Missi…", "date": "2005-04-05", "words": 97, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/april-4-2005/", "title": "April 4, 2005", "excerpt": "Well, Monday was my birthday. I went to the Magic Kingdom on day 2 of my get-a-way vacation. It was very crowded. I got very embarrassed as …", "date": "2005-04-04", "words": 138, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/disney-world-here-i-come/", "title": "Disney World Here I Come!", "excerpt": "Well, as I write this I am waiting for everyone to finish loading up my new 2004 Dodge Durango, so we can head to Orlando on our vacation. W…", "date": "2005-04-03", "words": 154, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/new-website/", "title": "New Website!", "excerpt": "I hope everyone got my E-mail about and . Yes, is back. I stopped using Verizon On-Line's home user website. I got 10mb of storage free bu…", "date": "2005-03-29", "words": 228, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hello-everyone-from-vaction-land/", "title": "Hello Everyone from Vaction Land!", "excerpt": "Hello everyone. I hope everyone is doing great. I know I am. I have been lazying around on my days off. I will be going to Disney this weeke…", "date": "2005-03-29", "words": 90, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/vacation-time-is-here/", "title": "Vacation Time is Here!!!", "excerpt": "Well, it is vacation time. It is also time for me to be sick again. It seems everytime I go on vacation I get sick. I have had a sore throat…", "date": "2005-03-24", "words": 61, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/dinner/", "title": "Dinner", "excerpt": "Well, I want to wish my friend and co-worker Shawn a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! He turned a whooping 31 years old today. We had a little celebration at…", "date": "2005-03-20", "words": 61, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/vacation-looming/", "title": "Vacation Looming", "excerpt": "Only 4 working days to go before I am on vacation. I cannot wait. I also am planning a couple of online surprises after I go on vacation. Ho…", "date": "2005-03-15", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/same-same-old/", "title": "Same Same Old", "excerpt": "Just working. Nothing really new going on. I go on vacation at the end of the month and it will be a welcomed day. Henry is doing great. He …", "date": "2005-03-05", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-working-overtime-nothing-else-new/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Working overtime. Nothing else new.", "date": "2005-02-15", "words": 5, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/television-1/", "title": "Television", "excerpt": "Well, I just got some bad news today. My favorite TV show Enterprise is being cancel in March. I hate that they are doing this. What are the…", "date": "2005-02-12", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-new-here/", "title": "Nothing new here!", "excerpt": "Well, as the title states nothing new. Just work. I had been sick but have recovered after a trip to the doctor for the right prescriptions.", "date": "2005-02-10", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/taxes/", "title": "Taxes", "excerpt": "I hate taxes. I know they are necessary to run Government. But, lets tax those making over 250000 more than the middle class. I know someone…", "date": "2005-01-30", "words": 93, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/website-3/", "title": "Website", "excerpt": "If, you noticed that my website had the Christmas theme back you were not imagining things. Verizon On-Line had a glitch. But, I have restor…", "date": "2005-01-26", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sleep/", "title": "Sleep", "excerpt": "I have been working so much lately, I have forgot what sleep is. I can not wait until March. At the end of March I will be going a real vaca…", "date": "2005-01-26", "words": 50, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/sick-1/", "title": "Sick", "excerpt": "Well, today I had to call in sick. Once again my sinuses are acting up. Please some smart inventive Doctor find a cure for all sinus problem…", "date": "2005-01-14", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-oppressed/", "title": "The Oppressed", "excerpt": "I feel Oppressed. Oppressed by Corporate America!!! LOL!!! Someone at work told be because they were black and I was waiting and working har…", "date": "2005-01-04", "words": 185, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cellular-telephone-service/", "title": "Cellular Telephone Service", "excerpt": "As I mentioned in my previous post I bought my self a SCP 5500 cellular telephone with built in camera. I discontinued my Nextel Service for…", "date": "2004-12-25", "words": 151, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/merry-christmas-2/", "title": "Merry Christmas", "excerpt": "Merry Christmas to all! I am having a great time with family and friends. Here is a list of Presents so far:Mom got me a Citizen EcoDrive Wa…", "date": "2004-12-25", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/cold/", "title": "Cold", "excerpt": "It is cold today. It is 54 degrees right now....burr. I just finished watching The Day After Tomorrow. It was excellent a 4.5 star movie. It…", "date": "2004-12-20", "words": 65, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/henry-update/", "title": "Henry Update", "excerpt": "Took Henry to the Eye Vet today and all is great. His pressure was 18 Vet said this was great. He discontinued his only pills. Finally great…", "date": "2004-12-01", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/movies-1/", "title": "Movies", "excerpt": "Well, I had a weekend off for a change. I mean truly off. No overtime no nothing. I watched several 4 stars DVD's. I watched The Chronicles …", "date": "2004-11-28", "words": 120, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/welfare-in-amercia/", "title": "Welfare in Amercia", "excerpt": "I was reading a thread over at DSLReports.com about new low housing homes being built in Oregon and the State was requiring the contractors …", "date": "2004-11-23", "words": 115, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/all-is-well-and-boring/", "title": "All is well and boring!", "excerpt": "I am taking a little vacation from work. I will not go back to work until next Friday. I have some odds and ends to do. Other than that rela…", "date": "2004-11-11", "words": 36, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-election/", "title": "The Election", "excerpt": "Well, thank God Elections are over. I got so very tired of watching election commericals. The person I voted for (George Bush) won the elect…", "date": "2004-11-04", "words": 76, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/still-nothing-new/", "title": "Still Nothing New", "excerpt": "Nothing new with me. Just working a lot. Got over 3 hours yesterday of overtime and 4 today. I will have some exciting news hopefully next w…", "date": "2004-10-26", "words": 75, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/nothing-new-4/", "title": "Nothing New", "excerpt": "Well nothing is new. I have been working a lot lately. I mean a lot. I will be on this hectic schedule for another week and a half.", "date": "2004-10-21", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/lots-of-overtime-work/", "title": "Lots of Overtime Work", "excerpt": "I have been working alot of overtime lately. Hopefully, next month things will slow down. Henry is doing great. He still can not see. But, h…", "date": "2004-10-11", "words": 63, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/hurricane-jeanne/", "title": "Hurricane Jeanne", "excerpt": "Well, we are experiencing some of the worse that Jeanne has to offer. We still have power but we do have minor roof damage and the winds are…", "date": "2004-09-26", "words": 116, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/finally-great-news/", "title": "Finally Great News!", "excerpt": "Took Henry for his follow-up after surgery visit. His pressure in his eye is 10. Which is fantastic. The Vet said next week if his pressure …", "date": "2004-09-23", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-as-i-type-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, as I type this I am at work. I am working overtime. I need the money to help pay off Henry's surgery bill. I can not wait until this y…", "date": "2004-09-20", "words": 89, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/henry-is-home/", "title": "Henry is Home!", "excerpt": "I brought Henry home today and he is doing fine. He is still at his low level of sight he was when I took him into the Eye Vets. He goes bac…", "date": "2004-09-18", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/henry-update-alert/", "title": "Henry Update Alert!", "excerpt": "Henry has gone in for cyro to the eye procedure. He will have it done tomorrow and have to stay at the Eye Vets for at least two days. He ha…", "date": "2004-09-15", "words": 95, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-think-after-charley/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I think after Charley and Frances, Hurrican Ivan is going to spare us around here. I took this week off from work to recoup from a bus…", "date": "2004-09-13", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/movie-critics/", "title": "Movie Critics", "excerpt": "I don't understand Movie Critics. I went and saw Alien Verus Predator today and I give it 4 out of 5 stars. I thought it was great. It was a…", "date": "2004-09-03", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-is-nearly-blind-he/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry is nearly blind. He has some vision but not much. He is using his sense of smell and hearing the most. When I go back to the doctor I …", "date": "2004-09-03", "words": 75, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/henry-update-1/", "title": "Henry Update", "excerpt": "Well, I took Henry to the Eye Vet yesterday. He stitches came out fine and the Eye Vet says all looks well on that front. However, his right…", "date": "2004-08-26", "words": 209, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/important-notice-about-hurricane-charley/", "title": "Important Notice about Hurricane Charley", "excerpt": "We are preparing to experience Hurricane Charley. I will be working all weekend and do not know my schedule because of Hurricane Charley. My…", "date": "2004-08-12", "words": 185, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/henry-post-eye-removal/", "title": "Henry Post Eye Removal", "excerpt": "Here are two pictures post left eye removal of Henry. He is improving each day. The pictures look pretty bad. But, I can tell he is in less …", "date": "2004-08-08", "words": 81, "images": 3, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/2-days-before/", "title": "2 Days before", "excerpt": "Well, it is 2 days before Henry's eye removal. I think we both are feeling a little anxious.", "date": "2004-08-03", "words": 18, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-updated-the-website/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have updated the website. I am not quite sure if I will be able to update it in August. I am working a lot of overtime next month. I will …", "date": "2004-07-28", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/henry-update-2/", "title": "Henry Update", "excerpt": "Today Henry had 2 Vet visits. The first to his regular Vet for his 6 month Proheart Shot (for heartworms). That visit with food and allergy …", "date": "2004-07-28", "words": 165, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-was-supposed-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I was supposed to work some overtime today. But, it got cancelled. Oh well, 2 more weeks and everything should be calming down.", "date": "2004-07-24", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-just-finished-up/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I just finished up working 7 days straight. I have to work tonight which is overtime. I work Wednesday and Thursday and then off for t…", "date": "2004-07-19", "words": 36, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-since-i-failed-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, since I failed to win the Lottery last night, I will be back at work tomorrow. I have enjoyed my time off just bumming around. It will…", "date": "2004-07-11", "words": 36, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-after-working-days-last/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, After working 6 days last week and 7 days next I slept all day. I have been extremely lazy today.", "date": "2004-07-07", "words": 21, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-was-schedule-to-work/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I was schedule to work overtime today but a couple of hours before I was supposed to go in, it was cancelled. I could of used that money too…", "date": "2004-07-01", "words": 71, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/the-burn-marches-on/", "title": "The burn marches on!", "excerpt": "Well, the blisters you saw yesterday are gone. I did what they say not to do and popped them. I have to go back to work and did not want to …", "date": "2004-06-27", "words": 42, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/4th-day-and-counting/", "title": "4th day and Counting", "excerpt": "This is my fourth day with this sunburn. My face has improved greatly. My back does not bother me. However, I have 3 spots that are killing …", "date": "2004-06-26", "words": 69, "images": 7, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-suffered-through-my-training/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I suffered through my training class yesterday. I am still hurting from my sunburn and have more blisters. I even have blisters in my hair o…", "date": "2004-06-24", "words": 61, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-i-went-boating-yesterday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok I went boating yesterday with a couple of guys from work. We had a good time. However, today I am paying for it. I have a bad sunburn and…", "date": "2004-06-23", "words": 67, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-training-on-wednesday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have training on Wednesday but the rest of the week I am off. I am going boating tomorrow with some friends from work. See you'll on Wedne…", "date": "2004-06-21", "words": 36, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-nothing-new-to-report/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, nothing new to report. I was supposed to make up training today at work. But, I postponed it to next week. I have to work all weekend …", "date": "2004-06-16", "words": 42, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-we-had-a-surprise-birthday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "We had a surprise birthday party yesterday for my Grandmother at my Aunt's house in Lakeland. Everyone had a good time. However, we went to …", "date": "2004-06-13", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-now-have-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I now have a nephew. My brother and my sister in law had their baby on Thursday, June 10, 2004 in the afternoon. I had to work Thursda…", "date": "2004-06-12", "words": 56, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-just-got-home/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well I just got home from seeing the new Harry Potter Movie. I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. Very good movie and can not wait to buy the DVD.", "date": "2004-06-08", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-is-my-mom-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today is my mom and dad's anniversary. They have been married 36 years. Today is also my grandmother's birthday, she is 91. Myself, my niece…", "date": "2004-06-08", "words": 45, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-what-a-weekend-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok what a weekend. I had to work this weekend with the exception of Friday night it was a slow weekend on the work front. However, my DSL we…", "date": "2004-06-08", "words": 128, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-uh-i-finally-did-it/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Uh I finally did it. I finished level 5 of Rogue Squadron II. Other than that not much going on.", "date": "2004-06-02", "words": 20, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-this-weekend-i-got/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok this weekend I got really ticked. Ticked at the Gamecube. 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I am just lazing around. Back to work tomorrow. This weekend flew.", "date": "2004-05-16", "words": 20, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-plans-today-on-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My plans today, on this great day to be off, are to go get Henry his medicine for allergies and his special dog food. Then I am going to run…", "date": "2004-05-15", "words": 146, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-saw-a-good-movie/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I saw a good movie the other day I had bought the DVD Seabiscuit and watched it I give it 4.5 stars. I am looking forward to the weekend. I …", "date": "2004-05-11", "words": 52, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-whats-up-i-have/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok what's up? I have a serious sinus headache today. I have taken my medication to no effect. I hate my sinuses. What do they actually do? B…", "date": "2004-05-06", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-was-a-little/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I was a little under the weather yesterday even had a low grade fever plus a huge sinus headache. I feel 90 percent better today. I wa…", "date": "2004-05-05", "words": 90, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-was-another-lazy/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, today was another lazy day. I did not get my hair cut today because my Cousin I did not come over today. Hopefully, Wednesday afternoo…", "date": "2004-05-02", "words": 26, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-did-some-extracurricular/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I did some extracurricular activity for work today and I had a good time. I would like to thank my supervisor who bought us breakfast.…", "date": "2004-05-01", "words": 96, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-it-has-been-a-long/", "title": "", "excerpt": "It has been a long month. Usually I take April off for vacations. But, this year I could not being I was still on probation on my new job. W…", "date": "2004-04-27", "words": 104, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-this-was-one-long/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, this was one long week. I had a lot of training for my job. I will be off tomorrow and Sunday.Tomorrow my sister is having her baby sh…", "date": "2004-04-16", "words": 82, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-will-be-very-busy-for/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Will be very busy for the next week. Hope everyone is doing great....Looking forward to next weekend I am off.", "date": "2004-04-08", "words": 21, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/my-birthday-today/", "title": "My Birthday today!", "excerpt": "Today is my birthday. Of course my brother and his wife did not remember until my dad told them. I turned 35 today. As far as gifts here is …", "date": "2004-04-04", "words": 72, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-finally-a-weekend-off/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, finally a weekend off. I have a hectic schedule coming up this month. I will be working a lot of weird hours this month.", "date": "2004-04-02", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-work-was-crazy-this-weekend/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Work was crazy this weekend. I started coming down with a cold on Friday. Well it is in full rage today. Thank God I have 4 days off this we…", "date": "2004-03-29", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-found-out-that/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I found out that I have a 106 dollars coming to me from the State of Florida. I got a letter the other day from a lawyer says the Stat…", "date": "2004-03-21", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-after-a-nine-day-hiatus/", "title": "", "excerpt": "After a nine day hiatus I am back to work at 6PM tonight. Whoho!", "date": "2004-03-17", "words": 14, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-one-more-day-and-847/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, one more day and it's back to work. Won't be a big work week though. Only Wednesday and Thursday. Next week will be the big week.My bi…", "date": "2004-03-15", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-was-just-sitting-here/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I was just sitting here thinking. I know that I have not been back to Church in a while. Not really because I don't want to worship Christ. …", "date": "2004-03-14", "words": 549, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-wednesday-it-is-back-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Wednesday, it is back to work. Unless, I win the Lottery! Wouldn't that be great. What would you do if you won the Lottery? I know what I wo…", "date": "2004-03-12", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-had-to-take/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I had to take Henry to the Vet yesterday for an ear infection. It cost me 70 dollars. How and the world does a shot and medicine cost …", "date": "2004-03-10", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-more-days-of/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have 3 more days of work and then off for 9 days. YEAH!!!!", "date": "2004-03-04", "words": 14, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-went-to-see-the-passion/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Went to see the Passion of Christ today and it was an excellent movie. All unbelievers should be made to watch it. Should be mandatory at al…", "date": "2004-02-29", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-went-on-a-blind/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I went on a blind date this is probably my fifth or sixth one and all have one thing in common. They were not positive experience. I mean as…", "date": "2004-02-28", "words": 195, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-does-anybody-even-read-my/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Does anybody even read my blogs? I feel like I am ranting to thin air sometimes! Well, I finally got my hair cut today. I work tomorrow, Thu…", "date": "2004-02-24", "words": 58, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-is-incredulous-there-is/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This is incredulous! There is nothing on TV and I have watched everything on my TIVO. This should be criminal!!!! UGHHHHH I am going crazy!!…", "date": "2004-02-19", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-off-tonight-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am off tonight and tomorrow then back to the work world for 3 days of fun and money. I had to take Henry to the Eye Vet today. This was ju…", "date": "2004-02-18", "words": 203, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-off-this-weekend/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am off this weekend but watching my sick niece. I am not well either. I feel fine except my right foot. This is the second time this has h…", "date": "2004-02-13", "words": 125, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-supposed-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am supposed to be getting my tax return this Friday. The little bit it is. I have to take Henry to the Eye Vet next Wednesday at 2:4…", "date": "2004-02-10", "words": 129, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-i-took-the-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok, I took the day off boy am I glad I did. I had to go in for a few hours to work today but was not getting paid. This is the day we bid fo…", "date": "2004-02-03", "words": 99, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-stinks-i-just-got/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This STINKS!!!! I just got my second W-2 that I was waiting on. I did my taxes and I went from $2900 to $782. All I am getting is $782. This…", "date": "2004-01-31", "words": 80, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-looking-at-buying/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am looking at buying a new computer toward the end of this year. Maybe, it depends on the financial outlook at that time. My new job still…", "date": "2004-01-30", "words": 86, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-got-some-much-needed-rest/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Got some much needed rest today. It has been a busy week at work. Relaxing this weekend will be good.Henry is doing great. He just got his h…", "date": "2004-01-30", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-new-work-team-seems/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My new work team seems to be a lot of good people. The new shift is doing good on the body. Off today and tomorrow have to run something ove…", "date": "2004-01-21", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-finished-the-fresh/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I finished the fresh install of Windows XP and put the new Office 2003 on my system. I hope it holds all year. Seems to be working gre…", "date": "2004-01-18", "words": 70, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-this-is-new-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, this is new. This is the first time I have called out of sick for an entire day at my new job. I have a sinus headache, low grade feve…", "date": "2004-01-08", "words": 95, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-went-to-the-doctor/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I went to the doctor yesterday for a yearly physical. So far, I gotten green thumbs but we have to wait for the blood test and another test …", "date": "2004-01-07", "words": 131, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hope-everyone-had-a-great/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hope everyone had a great New Year's. As for me, I lazed around all day. I have to go back to work a long weekend. Well, something no one ha…", "date": "2004-01-01", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-happy-new-year-eves/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, Happy New Year Eves to everyone. I hope everyones 2004 is great.", "date": "2003-12-31", "words": 13, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-feeling-better-today/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am feeling better today no sinus headache. But, my right foot has been hurting since Friday. I have no idea what I did to it. It is still …", "date": "2003-12-28", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-is-official-i-870/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it is official. I am sick. Not the flu just a regular old sinus infection/cold. Henry is also sick. His allergies are exploding. I had…", "date": "2003-12-27", "words": 229, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-going-to-some/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am going to some training tomorrow. So, no work tonight. I hope everyone has a great Christmas. As for me I will be working Christmas Eve …", "date": "2003-12-21", "words": 115, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-saw-the-last/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I saw the last of the Lord of the Rings today. Excellent movie except the very very end. I don't wont to give it away but Why did Frot…", "date": "2003-12-18", "words": 62, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-went-to-our-workgroup/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I went to our workgroup Christmas Party tonight. I had a great time. Thanks to all who put it together.", "date": "2003-12-13", "words": 20, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-yesterday-was-a-fine/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, yesterday was a fine day off I slept about 90% of it after getting home from work at 10 AM and I only got to claim 1 hour overtime the…", "date": "2003-12-13", "words": 136, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-after-years-of-being-with/", "title": "", "excerpt": "After years of being with Nextel I finally got my laptop and PDA to log on to the Internet via my Verizon On-Line Account. Thanks to the Cus…", "date": "2003-12-09", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-hope-that-everyone/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I hope that everyone had an excellent Thanksgiving! I did! The food was great! However, my 3 days off Friday, Saturday and today have …", "date": "2003-11-30", "words": 149, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-after-working-wednesday/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am after working Wednesday and Thursday for a total of 34 hours in a 48 hour period I am tired. I slept most of the day yesterday. I am of…", "date": "2003-11-22", "words": 143, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-another-day-off-i-love/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Another day off. I love those. Not that I don't like the new job because I do. Next month on the 28th will be eight months and still loving …", "date": "2003-11-12", "words": 111, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-for-all-those-who/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok for all those who have inquiring minds...I did not have a blind date this weekend. My friend and his wife that were going to arrange it w…", "date": "2003-11-09", "words": 61, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-the-website-is-updated/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, the website is updated for Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a great one. I will not be working on Thanksgiving Eve or Thanksgiving bu…", "date": "2003-11-04", "words": 206, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-a-fairly-lazy-weekend-havent/", "title": "", "excerpt": "A fairly lazy weekend. Haven't felt good so just stayed at home. Feeling somewhat better. Back to the work tomorrow. Should be a busy week.", "date": "2003-10-26", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-had-to-go-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry had to go to the Eye Vet. He has to have another shot in his left eye. The Vet stated he only had one other case where the shot to the…", "date": "2003-10-15", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-tomorrow-is-my-last/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, tomorrow is my last day off. Actually, I am kinda of glad. I am looking forward to going back to work. I will have a busy week ahead o…", "date": "2003-10-11", "words": 185, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-off-until-884/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am off until next Monday night. I am going to recharge my batteries. I have updated the website again. I hope y'all enjoy! Henry is …", "date": "2003-10-07", "words": 78, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-some-new-things-on/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok, Some new things on the web site. Added a new theme, reinstated the My Calendar page and other things. I have more web space too. Verizon…", "date": "2003-10-03", "words": 101, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-want-to-update/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I want to update my website but Verizon is having trouble. Geez, what's up with that I have been trying all day.", "date": "2003-09-27", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-another-day-off-wow-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Another day off. Wow I am getting too lazy. Nah, actually I have had a touch of insomnia lately. Hopefully, it will pass as I finally get us…", "date": "2003-09-23", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-was-absolutely-lazy/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I was absolutely lazy today. I have a long weekend starting Friday night at 6 PM. Henry is doing great and I am glad we are not in Hur…", "date": "2003-09-18", "words": 77, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-today-i-am-really/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok today I am really ticked off. First off all I had to work 3 and a half overs of overtime today. Second, when I was trying to sleep my Doc…", "date": "2003-09-17", "words": 209, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-this-is-the-first/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Ok this is the first weekend I have had off in 2 weeks. I have enjoyed it. Henry is doing well. He is too cute. He is trying to be so brave …", "date": "2003-09-14", "words": 90, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-vet-update-henry-had/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry Vet Update: Henry had his eye surgery procedure today. The left eye had a pressure of 41 after the procedure 10 and the left eye will …", "date": "2003-09-13", "words": 202, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-eye-vet-update-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry Eye Vet Update: I took Henry to the Eye Vet yesterday for a check up to make sure the pressure was staying down still. Well, no it wa…", "date": "2003-09-04", "words": 450, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-will-not-be/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I will not be working 5 days straight. I was able to get Sunday night off. So, back to work Monday night.", "date": "2003-08-31", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-latest-update-on-henry-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Latest Update on Henry: I took him to the eye Vet today. Normal pressure in the eye should not be more than 20-22 according to the doctor. …", "date": "2003-08-27", "words": 132, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-update-on-henry-the-new/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Update on Henry: The new medication seems to be working. He is keeping his left eye open and the cloudiness is gone. I think I might have ad…", "date": "2003-08-24", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-on-a-lighter-note-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "On a lighter note. I received an e-mail, via Classmates.com, from an old high school friend that I haven't seen in a long time. That was a n…", "date": "2003-08-23", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-took-henry-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I took Henry to the Eye Vet. today. The verdict....Henry has glaucoma in his left eye. His pressure should be in the mid teens or low …", "date": "2003-08-23", "words": 58, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-finally-getting/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am finally getting some days off. I had Henry groomed today. I also have to take him to the eye Vet tomorrow. He is having trouble w…", "date": "2003-08-22", "words": 41, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-latest-news-its-official-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Latest News: It's official I am done with my training and now onto the meat and potatoes of the job. My supervision approved me to work on m…", "date": "2003-08-19", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-sorry-i-have-not-blogged-900/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Sorry I have not blogged in a long time or update the web site. I have been very busy at my new job. I think the craziness should slow down …", "date": "2003-08-18", "words": 115, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-went-to-the-doctor-today/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Went to the doctor today. I was right a full blown sinus infection. The doctor is trying a different strategy. I will be on an antibiotic fo…", "date": "2003-08-08", "words": 66, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hey-everyone-so-i-have/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hey everyone! So, I have not blogged in a long time. Things are very busy at work now. I am getting close to my on the job training period. …", "date": "2003-08-04", "words": 268, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-dsl-is-back-up/", "title": "", "excerpt": "MY DSL is back up and running. Hurrah!! Now, I just have to get everything set back up. I go back to work tomorrow and Thursday. So, I will …", "date": "2003-07-22", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-was-off-all-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I was off all this weekend and it felt good. I go back to work. Expenses have seemed to be climbing. I am looking at cutting some of my mont…", "date": "2003-07-13", "words": 70, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-another-days-off-i-am/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Another 2 days off. I am taking Henry to the Vet today for his 6 month proheart shot and an allergy shot. I am also going to do a couple of …", "date": "2003-07-02", "words": 111, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-off-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am off this weekend. Just a note to all, you will not see Webcam updates for a couple of weeks or may a couple of months. I am going…", "date": "2003-06-27", "words": 257, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-off-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am off the next 2 days and plan on doing nothing but relaxing.", "date": "2003-06-22", "words": 15, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-another-day-off-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, another day off. I did mostly nothing. It has been raining all day. Sunday is my last day of my first round of training in my new job.…", "date": "2003-06-18", "words": 41, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-sorry-i-have-not-blogged-909/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Sorry I have not blogged in a long time. But, the new job has long hours and more days off to catch up on sleep. The new job is going great.…", "date": "2003-06-13", "words": 83, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-watched-a-dvd-today/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I watched a DVD today called \"The Recruit\" not bad. Give it 3.5 stars out of 5. Henry got groomed today and I spent over over $170.00 today.…", "date": "2003-06-04", "words": 109, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-back-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am back to work tomorrow looking forward to it. This is a long week. I work Monday, Tuesday off Wednesday and Thursday then go back …", "date": "2003-06-01", "words": 79, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-went-to-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I went to the Doctor yesterday and I am on 2 antibiotics, a steroid, cough medicine and I continue to take my Clarinex. When I am done…", "date": "2003-05-31", "words": 348, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-just-finished-my/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I just finished my first week on the job training at my new job. I have been assigned a training person. She shows me how to handle di…", "date": "2003-05-30", "words": 52, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-sorry-i-have-not-posted/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Sorry I have not posted in a long time. I have been very busy with my new job. I just finished the class room training and start the on the …", "date": "2003-05-23", "words": 60, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-my-weekend-was-ok/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, my weekend was ok. Spent it just relaxing. Still in training in my new job. I have this week and next week to go before I go to the 2n…", "date": "2003-05-12", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-first-week-at-my/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My first week at my new job was just as I expected, training. I can't wait until the training is done. Also, I should have enough deductions…", "date": "2003-05-02", "words": 116, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-started-my-new-job/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I started my new job today. Everything was going fine until the last hour. I got a call from Personnel and said they did not have my initial…", "date": "2003-04-28", "words": 153, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-update-i-have-finished-all/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Update. I have finished all my projects as of Friday. I am free free to relax until I start my new job Monday.", "date": "2003-04-26", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-was-invited-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I was invited to a good friend's house today for dinner. I had an excellent time thanks Irene, Ryan, Nicholas and Frank. Also, thanks …", "date": "2003-04-26", "words": 43, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-here-is-a-picture-of-2003/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Here is a picture of me and Henry today. Isn't he looking great from the last picture I posted. No more eye surgeries for him and his vision…", "date": "2003-04-23", "words": 70, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-mowed-the-yard/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I mowed the yard yesterday, cleaned my room today and got Henry groomed. Only 2 things left to do is to get my hair cut and clean my t…", "date": "2003-04-23", "words": 43, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-tomorrow-is-easter-just/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, tomorrow is Easter. Just remember the Lord died and 3 days later rose to complete his promise to give us eternal salvation. Yesterday,…", "date": "2003-04-19", "words": 96, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-was-my-last-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today was my last day at my current job. My fellow co-workers got me a shirt and a plaque. Thanks Robert, Edwin, Michael Meyer, Bill, Chris …", "date": "2003-04-17", "words": 50, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-i-talked-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, today I talked to my grandmother. She sounds good. However, she thinks she might die this week. I told her that is nonsense. She is 90…", "date": "2003-04-15", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-my-pow-page-will/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well my POW page will be coming down. All the POW have been released. See this article for more information. This is great news. Also, why i…", "date": "2003-04-13", "words": 57, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-ok-today-is-the-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "OK, Today is the day I have been promising you. I got my new job. I will be changing companies on April 28, 2003. I will be going from a Sta…", "date": "2003-04-11", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-just-got-some-bad-news/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Just got some bad news! My Grandmother is back in the hospital. Not sure what has happened yet. Will let everyone know as soon as I do.", "date": "2003-04-09", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-one-more-day-and-928/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, one more day and then back to work tomorrow. Not looking forward to going back. Especially since I have a lot of news happening regard…", "date": "2003-04-08", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-nextel-bill-finally-got/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My Nextel bill finally got straightened out today. I was on the phone with Nextel for about 20 minutes. Got a total of $134 dollars credited…", "date": "2003-04-07", "words": 60, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-was-a-big/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, today was a big day. Got a call from my boss and got my transfer. I also have a big day tomorrow. The \"BIG NEWS\" is only 4 days away.", "date": "2003-04-07", "words": 31, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-is-my-birthday-wow/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today is my Birthday! Wow and I got to work. Nothing new. Still should have something real big too post next Friday.", "date": "2003-04-04", "words": 22, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-had-another-check-up/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry had another check up today. The Vet says everything is going great. Also, I paid for a service call mailblocks.com to consolidate all …", "date": "2003-04-02", "words": 105, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-as-you-can-see-henry/", "title": "", "excerpt": "As you can see Henry is wearing his collar. I call him White Vader after Darth Vader. Any way he is doing great and I am letting my beard gr…", "date": "2003-03-24", "words": 52, "images": 2, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-is-in-a-little/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry is in a little pain today but he is doing much better. He is more animated today.", "date": "2003-03-22", "words": 18, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-had-his-surgery-today/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry had his surgery today. The Vet. said there were no complications in the right eye, like there were in the left eye. He still will have…", "date": "2003-03-21", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-we-are-at-war-for/", "title": "", "excerpt": "We are at WAR! For the second time in my lifetime a war has started and it happens to be against the same people as last time. Let's finish …", "date": "2003-03-19", "words": 92, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-went-to-the-eye/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I went to the eye doctor today. My prescription did not change. However, the doctor wants me to come back in 6 months. The pressure in my ri…", "date": "2003-03-13", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-work-a-double-last/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I worked a double last night. Have only had 4 hours of sleep. I had to take Henry to the Eye Vet for a follow-up. Some mixed news. His eye i…", "date": "2003-03-12", "words": 150, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-is-official-i-939/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it is official! I am getting FAT again. I have gain back 10 of my 23 pounds lost. My blood pressure is definitely weight related. It h…", "date": "2003-03-04", "words": 89, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-just-found-this-star/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I just found this Star Trek personality test and it was pretty close. Below are my results:\n\nStar Trek Personality Test -- Results\nMyers-Bri…", "date": "2003-03-04", "words": 295, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-got-my-teeth-cleaned/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I got my teeth cleaned today. Other than that nothing going on, except me relaxing.", "date": "2003-03-03", "words": 15, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-know-that-there-is/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I know that there is a problem when I post from Blogger it is not getting to my yahoo group or it is getting there but filtered out. So this…", "date": "2003-02-24", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-another-week-down-my-niece/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Another week down. My niece, Alexus is sick. She has to see a specialist this Friday. They are unsure what is wrong at this point. She is ru…", "date": "2003-02-24", "words": 71, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-got-his-stitches-out/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry got his stitches out today. He loves not having to wear the plastic collar. My dad bought me an early Birthday present. He bought me a…", "date": "2003-02-18", "words": 92, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-worked-hours-saturday-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I worked 17 hours Saturday and Sunday. I am needing these two days off to recuperate. I will be catching up on sleeping, watching TV, playin…", "date": "2003-02-10", "words": 40, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-thought-that-i-would/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I thought that I would never see this again. Once in my lifetime was enough and it has happened again. I was a junior in High School back in…", "date": "2003-02-01", "words": 149, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-go-back-to-work/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I go back to work tomorrow. It is the start of the pay week. I will be off on Saturday and Sunday. Henry is doing much better he has another…", "date": "2003-01-30", "words": 115, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hurrah-the-vet-said-that/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hurrah, the Vet said that Henry's left eye is doing excellent. He is surprised by the great progress due to the complications he had in that…", "date": "2003-01-28", "words": 57, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-has-a-followup-today/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry has a follow-up today I will let you know the outcome as soon as I know.", "date": "2003-01-28", "words": 17, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-is-doing-better-he/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry is doing better. He is trying to scratch at his left eye. But, he has a protective collar on. He is eating and drinking and appears to…", "date": "2003-01-26", "words": 145, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-had-his-followup-check/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry had his follow-up check up. Doctor says everything looks good. He has another follow-up on Tuesday at 2:15 PM. He finally ate a little…", "date": "2003-01-25", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-is-home-right-now/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry is home right now. He does not look bad. He has stitches in his left eye and eye lid. He is still very sleepy. I will put his medicati…", "date": "2003-01-24", "words": 76, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henrys-surgery-had-complications-only/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry's surgery had complications. Only one eye was done. However, the doctor says that he will recover. The other eye will have to be done …", "date": "2003-01-24", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henry-is-going-for-surgery/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry is going for surgery tomorrow. He is currently at the Groomers. I hope they call me soon. I have to get him feed so he doesn't eat aft…", "date": "2003-01-23", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-henrys-surgery-is-scheduled-for/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Henry's surgery is scheduled for January 24, 2003. I have a very busy week ahead. Have a new CD from Mercy Me. \"Spoken For\" is my favorite s…", "date": "2003-01-17", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-took-henry-to-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I took Henry to the Vet Ophthalmologist yesterday. The bad news is he definitely has a cataract in the left eye. The worse news is he has a …", "date": "2003-01-09", "words": 78, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-news-with-henry-is/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This news with Henry is not starting my New Year off on the right foot. I hope that God provides some financial answers for me.", "date": "2003-01-04", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-received-some-very-very/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I received some very very bad news today. I had to take Henry to the Vet today for his annual. I was supposed to take him on Wednesday the 8…", "date": "2003-01-04", "words": 132, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-is-my-last-post/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This is my last post of this year. The next time I post it will be 2003. I hope this new year goes better for me. This year was more bad tha…", "date": "2002-12-31", "words": 108, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-hope-everyones-christmas-was/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I hope everyone's Christmas was great! Mine was not bad. I had to work but it was slow. My brother's birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday, D…", "date": "2002-12-27", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-merry-christmas-too-everyone-remember/", "title": "", "excerpt": "MERRY CHRISTMAS TOO EVERYONE! REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! JESUS!", "date": "2002-12-24", "words": 11, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-went-and-saw-star/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I went and saw Star Trek Nemesis and Lord of the Rings Two Towers yesterday. Both were excellent movies. 4 out of 5 stars on both. Look forw…", "date": "2002-12-24", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-is-christmas-eve-merry/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today is Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas to everyone. I do not have to work today. I have Christmas Eve off and do not have to go to work unt…", "date": "2002-12-24", "words": 143, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-back-to-work-tonight-not/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Back to work tonight. Not looking forward to it. Have been under the weather lately. But, have to go to work to earn my Christmas Holiday. D…", "date": "2002-12-18", "words": 64, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-is-my-only-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This is my only day off. It will be another 5 days before I am off again. Bummer. The new Tivo is working out great. All of my Christmas sho…", "date": "2002-12-11", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-off-until-966/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am off until Friday. I look forward each day to my time off. Nothing special going on just relaxing.", "date": "2002-12-04", "words": 21, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-sold-my-replaytv/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I sold my ReplayTV. It is already boxed and shipped and I have my money. Now, to buy my Tivo. I am so stuffed it is not funny. Had a g…", "date": "2002-11-28", "words": 41, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-off-off-off-until/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I off, off, off until Saturday. I wanted to take this time and tell everyone I wish that they have a great Thanksgiving!\nI have finally had …", "date": "2002-11-26", "words": 143, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-just-wanted-to-drop/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, just wanted to drop a quick note to let everyone know that I am doing fine. I hate work though. But, what is new there. I just read a …", "date": "2002-11-23", "words": 82, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-was-a-trying-week/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This was a trying week. Seven days straight. I worked a whooping 20 hours yesterday. I hate work more and more each passing day. Luckily, I …", "date": "2002-11-20", "words": 52, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-got-henry-a-much-need/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Got Henry a much need grooming today. Also, caught up on my TV shows yesterday. I watched several good movies today. Left Behind 2: The Trib…", "date": "2002-11-12", "words": 58, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-day-off-for-me/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy Day off for me. I am doing fine and I hope everyone else is. Off today and tomorrow then start a 7 day stretch. Nothing much happening…", "date": "2002-11-11", "words": 36, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-voted-today-and-did-other/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Voted today and did other errands. I will be working overtime on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday will be a long day as well.\nOn the financial…", "date": "2002-11-05", "words": 153, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-tomorrow-is-voting-day-who/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Tomorrow is Voting Day. Who will I vote for? I tell you Wednesday.", "date": "2002-11-04", "words": 13, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-got-my-test-results-from/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Got my test results from the doctors office reference my physical last week. Good cholesterol is low. Bad cholesterol is only 201 not bad an…", "date": "2002-11-04", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-november-everyone-i-hope/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy November everyone. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. I took Friday off and I so happy. Still have to work Saturday and Sunday …", "date": "2002-11-01", "words": 29, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-website-has-been-updated/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My website has been updated. Have added some new things change somethings around. Lets see if anyone notices. Don't bother looking right now…", "date": "2002-10-29", "words": 29, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-yesterday-went-for-my-physical/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Yesterday went for my physical. Doctor gave me a very thorough examination. He said everything on physical inspection looked good. My blood …", "date": "2002-10-29", "words": 93, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-finally-my-last-day-of/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Finally, my last day of work for the week has come and I am now enjoying two whole days off. I am going to the doctors tomorrow for my physi…", "date": "2002-10-27", "words": 61, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-by-the-way-i-forgot/", "title": "", "excerpt": "By the way I forgot to mention on the weight loss front, I am down 20 pounds. This Atkins diet really works. Another benefit is my blood pre…", "date": "2002-10-17", "words": 52, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-has-been-another-trying/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This has been another trying week. Some good news though. I have been feeling quite good physically and have been looking for places to reti…", "date": "2002-10-17", "words": 45, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-weekend-has-gone-by/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This weekend has gone by too fast. Unfortunately, I have to go back to work tomorrow. This will be a seven day stretch for me.", "date": "2002-10-13", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-been-back/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have been back to work for 2 days and it stinks. This job really bites the dust. I got overtime today so I am going home early tomor…", "date": "2002-10-08", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-almost-completely-recovered-for-my/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Almost completely recovered for my return to work on Monday. TechTV will host a Microsoft Live event this weekend. It should be good.", "date": "2002-10-03", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-doing-much-better-today-except/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Doing much better today. Except when I checked my mail. I got a notice saying my health and dental insurance is going up starting in January…", "date": "2002-09-30", "words": 73, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-been-lazy-all-this-weekend/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Been lazy all this weekend. Recuperating. Still no more pain pills. Might be able to shave a week off of sick leave and comeback next Monday…", "date": "2002-09-29", "words": 60, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-feeling-better-today-no-pain/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Feeling better today. No pain pills in the last 12 hours. I think my website is all done at this point only thinking of adding one thing and…", "date": "2002-09-28", "words": 37, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-feeling-better-still-a-little/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Feeling better. Still a little loopy. Have made some updates to the website since I have a little time. Can anyone find them? Let's see. Add…", "date": "2002-09-27", "words": 63, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-can-now-post-via/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I can now post via my cell. This should provide fresher content.", "date": "2002-09-27", "words": 12, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-think-i-have/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well I think I have all the kinks out of the new mitchell-report problems. Let me know?", "date": "2002-09-27", "words": 17, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-now-testing-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am now testing the blog to mitchell-report link. Let me know if any subscribers get it. Thanks", "date": "2002-09-27", "words": 18, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-doing-better-still/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am doing better. Still a little loopy. Since I have a little time have added a couple of new things to the web site. Can you find them? Le…", "date": "2002-09-27", "words": 35, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-surgery-went-well-i-am/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Surgery went well. I am groggy still and have a slight headache. But, everything went better than planned.", "date": "2002-09-26", "words": 18, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-tomorrow-is-the-big-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Tomorrow is the big day. I have to be at the hospital by 6:15 AM. Also, my address site of Michael@michaelleemitchell.net is up and running.", "date": "2002-09-25", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-was-actually-not-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today was actually not a bad day at work. I got everything I wanted to accomplished done. Two days to go to the day of surgery. I did get so…", "date": "2002-09-23", "words": 100, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-some-of-the-new-tv/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Some of the new TV Season started this week. 7th Heaven was excellent. A new series on WB called Everwood was excellent. Enterprise season p…", "date": "2002-09-22", "words": 89, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-why-do-i-have-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Why do I have to be so mistreated? I was called back to work unfairly on my day off and suppose extended weekend. Why you ask?, For what I c…", "date": "2002-09-18", "words": 92, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-got-the-sonicblue/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I got the SonicBlue ReplayTV yesterday. So far I have to say TIVO is better. TIVO implements it's system in a more user friendly way. …", "date": "2002-09-18", "words": 94, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hello-everyone-first-of-all/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hello everyone,\n First of all I have made some bad financial choices in the past couple of weeks. I purchased a real web site (or at leas…", "date": "2002-09-18", "words": 218, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-surgery-on/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have surgery on the 26th of September. I will be out of work for 2 weeks. I go for my pre-op stuff on the 19th. I sold my laptop and…", "date": "2002-09-09", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-happy-labor-day-the-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Happy Labor Day! The day that all of us working stiffs get to rest. Well, not me. I had to work until 7 AM this morning. But, I have the res…", "date": "2002-09-02", "words": 54, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-unfortunately-i-start-midnights/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, unfortunately I start midnights tonight. For the next 28 days my life will come to a busy zombie movie. Work, sleep, eat, doing employ…", "date": "2002-08-22", "words": 215, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-money-money-and-more/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, money, money and more money. That is what I need. I just read on the MSNBC site that a job satisfaction survey show more than half of …", "date": "2002-08-21", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-thursday-and-friday-were-bad/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Thursday and Friday were bad days for me. Looks like I will be staying at my current job until retirement. Second, on Friday I went to the D…", "date": "2002-08-17", "words": 56, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-why-do-people-in-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Why do people in this world think that they have to be fake? I will leave that at that! I am done with overtime this month. I also go for an…", "date": "2002-08-14", "words": 88, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-another-week-done-i-was/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Another week done. I was off yesterday but had to work overtime on Tuesday and did not get off from work until 8 AM Wednesday morning. I sle…", "date": "2002-08-08", "words": 89, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-tomorrow-it-is-back-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Tomorrow it is back to work. I will be working hard the next two weeks. Have some overtime planned to pay off debt and the hunger is subsidi…", "date": "2002-08-01", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-will-try-to-make/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I will try to make this short. Since, I have been up for almost 24 hours straight working. I have been very busy. I have started the Atkins …", "date": "2002-07-31", "words": 77, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hello-everyone-it-has-been/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hello everyone, it has been a long time. Nothing new. I will be working a lot more overtime in the next couple of months. Why? For 3 reasons…", "date": "2002-07-22", "words": 72, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-sinus-infection-is-subsiding-thanks/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Sinus infection is subsiding thanks to antibiotics. Well, I am enjoying my 2 days off. Hopefully, this will be a slow week. Sunday, which wa…", "date": "2002-07-15", "words": 44, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-it-has-been-a-few/", "title": "", "excerpt": "It has been a few days since I posted. I am currently living with another sinus infection. I went to the doctors today and have been put bac…", "date": "2002-07-09", "words": 154, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-got-an-extra/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I got an extra day off this week due to some overtime. I have to work on the 4th of July. So, I hope everyone else enjoys there Indepe…", "date": "2002-07-03", "words": 31, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-another-week-down-soon-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Another week down. Soon I will be at my current job for 12 years 6 months. I will have only 12 months and 6 months to full retirement. Tough…", "date": "2002-07-01", "words": 74, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-oh-i-forgot-to-mention/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Oh, I forgot to mention I saw Training Day with Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington. I hated it. It had some good parts but overall 1 star out…", "date": "2002-06-23", "words": 82, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-my-weekend-was-uneventful/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, my weekend was uneventful. I have my application for my new job almost done. This week should be it. As far as my job now I will be st…", "date": "2002-06-23", "words": 102, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-last-weekend-off-then/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My last weekend off. Then I work a seven day stretch. I will be lazy all this weekend. May take in a movie.", "date": "2002-06-21", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-rented-from-blockbuster-have/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, rented from Blockbuster. Have not done that in a long time. I had a five dollar gift certificate. So, I used it. We got Corky Romano, …", "date": "2002-06-09", "words": 117, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-raining-today-perfect-day-for/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Raining today. Perfect day for rest, sleep and games.", "date": "2002-06-08", "words": 9, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-this-week-is-over-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "This week is over. I got very frustrated at work this week. I worked overtime everyday except for Monday and Wednesday. I am looking for the…", "date": "2002-06-07", "words": 33, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-not-a-good-day-at/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Not a good day at work. I was bored and then to top it off I worked 4.5 hours of overtime that I will not be paid for.", "date": "2002-06-04", "words": 29, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-the-first-day-back/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, the first day back to work today was a typical Monday. It will take me a week to catch up. Garbage in, garbage out.", "date": "2002-06-03", "words": 25, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-saw-attack-of-the-clones/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Saw Attack of the Clones today. Excellent Movie. I would recommend seeing it. I plan on buying the DVD. Back to work tomorrow. Going to be a…", "date": "2002-06-02", "words": 29, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-it-is-a-saturday-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "It is a Saturday and watched an excellent DVD called behind Enemy Lines. Going to go watch Attack of the Clones tomorrow. Back to work Monda…", "date": "2002-06-01", "words": 43, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-back-from-disney-had-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Back from Disney. Had a so-so time. Yesterday was extremely hot. I have turned the Webcam. Will post pictures from the trip later.", "date": "2002-05-31", "words": 23, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-gone-to-disney-world-will/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Gone to Disney World will be back sometime Friday.", "date": "2002-05-29", "words": 9, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-went-bicycling-today-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I went bicycling today. I went with my dad. He bought us all bicycles, in an effort to lose weight. We went about 3 miles round trip. Man I …", "date": "2002-05-28", "words": 88, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-everyone-i-am-off/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, everyone I am off until Monday morning. I can't believe it. I got through a most difficult month at work. Now, I will get some most ne…", "date": "2002-05-28", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hope-everyone-enjoyed-the-new/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hope everyone enjoyed the new webcam picture. I turned the thing on for the first time in a while. I am thinking about quitting my current j…", "date": "2002-05-23", "words": 78, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-saw-the-season/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I saw the season finale for Gilmore Girls, 7th Heaven and Smallville. They were all excellent. Next season should be great. It will ta…", "date": "2002-05-22", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-to-catch-everyone-up-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "To catch everyone up to date. I saw Spiderman last week. This movie is awesome. I can't wait to get it on DVD. Lately, TV has been good. I s…", "date": "2002-05-20", "words": 142, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-been-back-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have been back to work one day and wish that I could win the Lottery. I don't know how I will make it another 12 years until I can retire.", "date": "2002-05-09", "words": 31, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-gotten-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have gotten a Gamecube game console. I like it. I am playing Rebel Assault 2 on it. The graphics are good and the game play is chall…", "date": "2002-05-07", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-sorry-it-has-been-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Sorry it has been a long time since I have updated the blog. I have been extremely busy at work. Nothing new on anything really. Other than …", "date": "2002-05-06", "words": 50, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-it-has-been-a-while/", "title": "", "excerpt": "It has been a while since I have Blogged. I am back to work have been since the 19th. Work is work. I am still hoping to win the lottery.", "date": "2002-04-27", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-feel-better-i-am-still/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Feel 100% better. I am still not 100% but feel like it. I should be ready to go back to work from one of the worst vacations ever.", "date": "2002-04-13", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-on-another-thought-no-one/", "title": "", "excerpt": "On another thought no one responded the other day about the TV question. 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I have the Dish Network Satellite with over 500 channels and the…", "date": "2002-04-04", "words": 28, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-was-an-ok-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today was an ok day for me. I am slowly improving. This thing is nasty. I hope no one else gets this.", "date": "2002-04-04", "words": 22, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-still-have-no-voice/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I still have no voice. But, I am feeling a lot better. Well, tomorrow is supposed to be a special day. We will see. I have updated some part…", "date": "2002-04-03", "words": 69, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-each-day-i-am-growing/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Each day I am growing in strength. I just wish my voice would. Now not looking forward to going back to work.", "date": "2002-04-02", "words": 22, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-feeling-much-better-just/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, feeling much better. Just need my voice to get back to normal. As of today I have 16 days until my vacation. I keep hoping I will win …", "date": "2002-04-02", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-just-to-let-everyone-now/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Just to let everyone now. The antibiotics have kicked in. So have the steroids the doctor put me on. I feel about 50% better. I hope to be u…", "date": "2002-04-01", "words": 48, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-it-is-official-i-have/", "title": "", "excerpt": "It is official I have bronchitis. I went to the doctor today. I am on three medications. An antibiotic, a steroid and a decongestant. I feel…", "date": "2002-03-31", "words": 67, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-yesterday-and-today-make-me/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Yesterday and today make me think I am going to die. I have a chest cold and it has brought be to staying in bed. One minute I am hot with s…", "date": "2002-03-30", "words": 66, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-hope-everyone-has-a/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I hope everyone has a Good Friday. I am on vacation so I know I will.", "date": "2002-03-29", "words": 16, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-another-day-another-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well another day another day lazing around. Just what I needed. I helped a friend get her old computer up and running. 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Starting next Sunday I am off for three full weeks.", "date": "2002-03-17", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-my-niece-picked-the-theme/", "title": "", "excerpt": "My Niece picked the theme for the sight this month. She liked the Festive Citrus Punch Theme. So in keeping that I changed the Blog page acc…", "date": "2002-03-10", "words": 51, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-wow-what-a-day-this/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Wow, what a day. This was a long day. Attorney's I say get rid of the bunch. This is a seven day work week and only day two of it. 12 years …", "date": "2002-03-05", "words": 68, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-received-some-bad-news-from/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Received some bad news from work today. This will definitely make a difference in my budget.", "date": "2002-03-04", "words": 16, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-another-weekend-is-here-i/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Another weekend is here. I look forward to it for the time off. However, TV stinks on the weekend. In fact, it stinks from Thursday nights t…", "date": "2002-03-02", "words": 177, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-i-had-to-keep/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today I had to keep my mind on work. If I started to think about Camelot I started to get emotional. So, I kept my mind on my work. It was a…", "date": "2002-02-27", "words": 46, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-was-a-good-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today was a good day a work. However, when I got home it was not good. It started out good but turned horrible. I had to take my Mom and Dad…", "date": "2002-02-26", "words": 141, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-is-back-to-1061/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it is back to work tomorrow. Not looking forward to this week. It shall be busy. Had a rainy weekend. Played some online games. Some o…", "date": "2002-02-24", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-was-a-lousy/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, today was a lousy day at work. This capped off a lousy week. I am off this weekend. I have no over time to work. So, I am going to rel…", "date": "2002-02-22", "words": 66, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-today-was-a-lousy-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Today was a lousy day at work. I got written up for non-sense. I mean I don't mind taking punishment for my actions. As long as my actions a…", "date": "2002-02-18", "words": 67, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-hope-you-enjoy-my-redesign/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Hope you enjoy my redesign of the website. Let me know.....", "date": "2002-02-17", "words": 11, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-finished-two-days-of/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I finished two days of grueling overtime on my days off. I will be working 10 hours Monday through Thursday. I can't wait until next Friday …", "date": "2002-02-17", "words": 36, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-feels-like-the/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it feels like the movie Groundhog for me. I have to work the next 7 days straight. I cannot wait until next Friday. 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I had a good morning a bad mid morning and a great last two hours o…", "date": "2002-02-12", "words": 63, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-added-a-guest/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have added a guest book. Hopefully, more changes to come in the future. Hope you enjoy.", "date": "2002-02-11", "words": 17, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-updated-the-blog/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have updated the blog and the changes are final.", "date": "2002-02-11", "words": 10, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-added-comments-to/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have added comments to the blog so that anyone my make comments try it out.", "date": "2002-02-11", "words": 16, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-day-was-my-first/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, day was my first day back to work in 5 days. I did not want to go. But, it was a so so day. I have to work 12 days straight until I ge…", "date": "2002-02-11", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-as-you-can-see-1074/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, as you can see I have updated the blog. I can now send an e-mail to anyone who wants to see the updated blog. E-mail me if you are int…", "date": "2002-02-10", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-man-i-fell-asleep-last/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Man I fell asleep last night early. I woke up early today. I am getting back to a normal schedule.", "date": "2002-02-07", "words": 20, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-finally-off/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I am finally off midnights. Yesterday at 6AM was my last day. I stay awake all day and got some sleep last night. I believe I should b…", "date": "2002-02-06", "words": 177, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-is-my-last/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well today is my last day off. Tomorrow night it is back to the organ grinder. The Vet wanted to try Henry on some new food. She said that t…", "date": "2002-01-29", "words": 66, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-been-working-1078/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have been working the midnight shift. I am off in 8 minutes. I will be sleeping well today. Computer is doing great. Camelot is ok f…", "date": "2002-01-25", "words": 73, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-a-wireless/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have a wireless network up and running. My new computer which I just got a little over a month ago started to have a lot crashes. I …", "date": "2002-01-22", "words": 167, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-feel-a-little/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I feel a little better. I am about back to 65%. If I can only get rid of this headache and cough now I will be back at 100%.", "date": "2002-01-15", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-been-sick-since/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have been sick since last Thursday. Each day I have gradually gotten worse. The cold has moved from my head to my chest. I hope it improve…", "date": "2002-01-14", "words": 32, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-start-midnights-tonight-at/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I start midnights tonight at my job. I can't wait. 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I am starting to design it where only a couple of pages will change each month and the theme.…", "date": "2001-12-30", "words": 53, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-my-web-site-will/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, my web site will not be updated for Christmas and probably not for New Years either. Sorry! My new Dell is not here as of yet. They ar…", "date": "2001-12-19", "words": 75, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-sorry-i-havent-blogged-in/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Sorry I haven't blogged in a long time. I just sold my desktop computer. I bought a new laptop and have a new desktop on the way. 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Since I have been back to work it has been crazy.", "date": "2001-09-24", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-is-back-to-1091/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it is back to work tomorrow. Not looking forward to it. Work piles up while I am gone. It will take me at least 5 hours to catch up.", "date": "2001-09-19", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-started-planning-for-christmas-today/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Started planning for Christmas today. I am saving money now. The past couple years has been skimpy. But, I am starting early this year to in…", "date": "2001-09-18", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-am-vacation-from/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well I am vacation from Yesterday to Thursday. What a relief. I needed a break. I put in 13 1/2 hours of overtime last week. But, I have had…", "date": "2001-09-15", "words": 35, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-updated-my-website/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have updated my website. I hope everyone likes it. I borrow stuff from other websites and did some on my own all together it took me about…", "date": "2001-09-15", "words": 30, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-been-glued/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have been glued to the TV like everyone else. I cannot wait to see vengence. I think it needs to be quite soon. I will continue to p…", "date": "2001-09-14", "words": 39, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-another-work-week-down/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well another work week down. I am thinking about taking a big action but cannot reveal it. Still weighing all options.", "date": "2001-08-29", "words": 21, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-been-extremely-busy/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have been extremely busy the last few days. I will be busy tomorrow. Luckily I am of on Monday and Tuesday.", "date": "2001-08-18", "words": 22, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-thinking-about-switching/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am thinking about switching next year when my contract is up from Verizon DSL to Wildblue satellite service. I am not having problems with…", "date": "2001-08-13", "words": 47, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-kept-getting-called/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I kept getting called by Eckerd Corportation Today. It was a fax machine. It called me for over an hour. I would answer and it would b…", "date": "2001-08-13", "words": 145, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-today-at-work-was/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, today at work was going fine until about 12:30 PM I had a flat. The floor jack I used slipped from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle…", "date": "2001-08-12", "words": 80, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-been-tired/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I have been tired the last couple of days. Work has been exhausting. Not to mention I have to get these turbinates microwaved. Hopeful…", "date": "2001-08-11", "words": 55, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-have-a-question-here/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I have a question, here it is: Why can't people take responsibility for the actions?", "date": "2001-08-09", "words": 15, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-have-been-working-1103/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well I have been working a lot lately. It is going to be a rough month. But, next month I have a week's vacation.", "date": "2001-08-09", "words": 24, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-playing-the-online/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am playing the online game Majestic by EA. It is kind of overwhelming. You need about a two month vacation to really play this right. One …", "date": "2001-08-07", "words": 43, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-it-is-my-day/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, it is my day off and going to play some Star Trek Away Team.......", "date": "2001-08-07", "words": 15, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-well-i-tried-to-watch/", "title": "", "excerpt": "Well, I tried to watch a DVD called \"The In Crowd\" half way through I said enough. It is an awful DVD. I wouldn't recommend this one.", "date": "2001-08-06", "words": 27, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-now-can-blog-and/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I now can blog and have Windows XP installed. Now to get my computer back to normal. I like Windows XP. Can't wait for the final version so …", "date": "2001-08-06", "words": 34, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/blog/post-i-am-using-windows-xp/", "title": "", "excerpt": "I am using Windows XP and like it. Now I have to get all of my computer up and running.....", "date": "2001-08-06", "words": 20, "images": 1, "is_untitled": true, "is_note": false } ,{ "url": "https://michaelreflects.com/notes/british-humor/", "title": "British Humor", "excerpt": "This was hilarious", "date": "2026-06-13", "words": 10, "images": 1, "is_untitled": false, "is_note": true } ]