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Reflections on five years of college

By Matt Jacob | Published: May 12, 2008
Two days ago, as I walked out of my last class ever after taking my last final ever, I did a celebratory dance around the halls of McClelland before I strutted out the doors for the final time. After five years of papers, presentations, group projects, and homework assignments, it was finally over. College was [...]
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Merry Christmas!

By Matt Jacob | Published: December 25, 2007
I just wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a merry Christmas. I refuse to say “happy holidays” or “season’s greetings”, because, according to my secular calendar, today is still known as Christmas. On the other hand, if you celebrated Hanukkah earlier this month, happy Hanukkah/Chanukah/Hannukah/et al. If you be celebratin’ Kwanzaa tomorrow, have [...]
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Malibu-yah

By Matt Jacob | Published: September 2, 2006
After about nine hours in the car, I arrived in lovely Malibu, California last night around 11. The weather here is unbeatable: mid-70s and a nice ocean breeze make for generally enjoyable nights and days. Oh, and Alix was surprised to see me, but I don’t think my presence is unwanted.
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By Matt Jacob | Published: January 14, 2006
Well, good! I almost went an entire month without a new entry. It would be nearly impossible to sum up everything that’s happened in the last 30 days or so, but I think I’ll give it a shot anyway. I now present you with a bulleted list for your reading enjoyment. Alix came home for a [...]
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