Joe Ragan

This morning I was reading the headlines from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  I ran across a story about a landmark burger shop in Jacksboro.
I spent 7 years of my life in Jacksboro.  I really loved that place.  A small town where everyone knew everyone.  I know that can cause problems (gossip, etc), but sometimes it [...]

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Get set to ride!  Saturday morning as I was in my kitchen I heard a familiar sound of a band warming up.  I looked out the window and saw lots of bicyclist riding around, warming up.
I decided to dress and take a walk to see what was happening.  There was a small ceremony across the [...]

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“In the end” the kitchen, after more than 4 months, is finally finished (not withstanding some decor touches)!  The cabinet guy came on Monday and changed out the door that was not the right size.  Then I had to change the doors on the refrigerator so they would open up correctly (which took some time…).  [...]

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There is a website that has many of the SBC bloggers listed in one place.  It is a great place to find out what fellow Baptists around the world are thinking and saying.  Check it out here. I will also add it to sites I visit…

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The last little bit of remodeling could only take place after the heating was turned off in the apartment.  The radiators needed to be cleaned out which required Misha and Sasha to return to my apartment.
They came last Friday and removed all 4 of the radiators with no problem.  They returned on Tuesday morning, expecting [...]

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I downloaded House MD, season 3 a few weeks ago.  I have watched the first 6 or 7 episodes already and it seems like it is going to be a great season.  It’s great that they are weaving this cop through the season thus far.  I’m not sure how this is going to turn out [...]

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Sunday, June 22 featured a wedding at church.  Baptist weddings usually take place during the second hour of the morning service.  I took some photos today, but was video taping much of the time so I did not get a photo of the bride and groom.

The couple usually hosts a lunch after the service.  The [...]

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During the Soviet Union time, many (if not all) people had summer houses and gardens.  People used these places to raise fruits and vegetables to supplement their food during the long winters.  Today many people just do not have the time or interest in a summer garden.
One of my neighbor’s, Nina, invited me to her [...]

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Winter lasts up to 6 months (or longer) here, so the prime time to clean up, paint, repair buildings and roads is right now!  I was out for a walk the other day, and I took a few photos…

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