Monthly Archives: August 2011

Taking on the Week

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Art Dodd

I woke up early, early, early today.  About 3am – couldn’t sleep.  There is so much to do and so little time it seems.  Sometimes life is a little overwhelming.  At least that was where my head was at.  Then … Continue reading →

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Toastmasters? Bring it on!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Art Dodd

On Tuesday I had the most wonderful experience.  I delivered Speech #1, my “Icebreaker” speech, at Langley Morning Toastmasters.  It was an exhilarating and enlightening experience. I had looked briefly at Toastmasters a couple of years ago and thought, wow … Continue reading →

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Right Up There With Deep Fried Butter…

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Art Dodd

Would you try the Doughnut Cheeseburger? (Photo courtesy of Epic Burgers and Waffles) Like deep-fried butter, cheeseburger in a bag and chocolate-covered bacon before it, the latest artery-clogging menu item to hit the Canadian National exhibition already has people talking! … Continue reading →

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2011-08-01: Progress Report BBQ 0 Art 1 – Weight Loss Struggle Victory!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Art Dodd

A New Milestone: 338.4 Pounds!  (Notable because it’s below 340) So this is what it means to me… I have not been at this weight for quite a loooooong time.  And while it is still considered morbidly obese, that’s ok … Continue reading →

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