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former high school history teacher, still slaying dragons

Joined December 2010
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The National Association for Down Syndrome kicks off their 2026 Buddy Walk with a Video of 500 amazing people on the Times Square Video-board. Out of just over 2,700 applicants, 500 were selected - one of which is Jacksonville’s very own Ella Veith! Congratulations Ella!!!
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Norway advances
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Bear with me on the third person narrative Reasons to believe why Ryan won’t live to a ripe old age: Ryan sometimes eats like he is still a college offensive lineman Ryan chooses the hottest humid day to mow Ryan does not hydrate Ryan lose 8 pounds of water weight Ryan is dizzy
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Anyone else spend a good chunk of their Saturday evening watching donkey videos on TikTok? Or is it just me?
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Go Addie!
#Mizzou Addie Dobson qualifies for the 2026 U.S. Open after a win Tuesday at Meadowbrook Country Club in Ballwin: "It feels weird and different but I'm so excited"
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Bear Down! The sweater is courtesy of a 1987 Christmas gift. Just a tad snug.
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Feeling crestfallen for Illinois State. What a gut punch of an ending.
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Hanging out with my friend Ethan tonight at the Sint Maarten casino.
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Ryan Van Aken retweeted
Happy #TecmoSuperBowl day! The #NES classic turns 34 years old today! #TecmoBowl was a great game, but the sequel blew our minds with all 28 NFL teams, stat tracking, full schedule, expanded rosters & more. It's hard to explain how ground-breaking this title was back in 1991.
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Calling it an evening. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Venue switch and more desert Total caloric Intake: 5653
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Pie time Total Caloric Intake: 4879
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Round 2 was a second helping of the same. Total Caloric Intake: 3689
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Opening salvo Caloric Intake: 2246
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It begins soon for those that know!
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Going to partake in one of my favorite’s this evening.
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Congratulations and welcome to the 4th annual @smileycookie Lakefront Bowl! The game will feature the Illinois College Blueboys (8-2) vs. Aurora University Spartans (7-3) Kickoff is at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at Raabe Stadium (WLC) #mwc #NACC #d3fb
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I am being summoned for jury duty. I read six John Grisham novels over the weekend to prepare.
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Took the young ones to Six Flags two days ago. It still feels like I played a game of football. So it goes.
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Ryan Van Aken retweeted
Celebrating these 13 JHS student-athletes today signing to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. @IronHawk78 @JHSCrimsons A lot more pictures to post later this evening to my Amy McCombs Photos page.
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