Category Archives: Grown Up Stuff

So I Just Wrote My Congressmen

Posted on November 22, 2010 by JASon

I just sent this to my three congressmen. Enjoy, and comment if you’d like. ========= Today I’m writing to ask you to protect the civil liberties of US citizens. In the years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks various branches of … Continue reading →

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Flying Famous

Posted on October 30, 2008 by JASon

Up until today I’ve only been on the same flight as one public personality — that I’m aware of. At some point in the early 1990s we were flying back to Cleveland to see my family back there. On our … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Christianity

Posted on October 27, 2008 by JASon

Tony Campolo was the speaker at this year’s Yearly Meeting for the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends, and I happened to be the one responsible for the live streaming of it (you can still go watch the video on the … Continue reading →

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Economic Cycles

Posted on October 12, 2008 by JASon

I heard an interview with David Rothkopf about his article in the Washington Post, and he talked about how there is somewhat of a cycle to economic policy. That’s started me thinking about economic policy, and where we are going … Continue reading →

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A Little Sprinkle For Your Yard

Posted on June 11, 2008 by JASon

Last summer our HOA decided to start enforcing the rules, and they started cracking down on brown lawns.  I did my best to keep the lawn green with typical sprinklers, but there were two big issues with it: I had to remember … Continue reading →

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Gunky Clutch Cable

Posted on July 18, 2006 by JASon

Got my car fixed. And the bill wasn’t too painful, which is always a bonus. That little bracket I mentioned was what connected my clutch pedal to the clutch cable to the . . . wait for it . . … Continue reading →

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Who Needs a Clutch Anyways?

Posted on July 13, 2006 by JASon

This is what I had planned for this evening: dinner with my parents, 5:30p worship rehersal for Sunday, July 23, 7p softball game, 8:45p This didn’t happen. Instead this is what went down. dinner with my parents, 5:30p while driving … Continue reading →

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Small Town Politics = Major Headache

Posted on June 10, 2006 by JASon

This website has started generating some media attention. Having bought a house a few miles down the road from work in a cheaper housing market I don’t look forward to “getting” to pay a $1.75 toll every time I drive … Continue reading →

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The latest grass progress

Posted on February 16, 2006 by JASon

The latest grass progress Originally uploaded by jschwanz. We’ve had some really great weather recently, so I was able to finally mow the new grass in the backyard. I think it’s really coming along, but there are still some bare … Continue reading →

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We’ve got a grower

Posted on November 12, 2005 by JASon

All of my (and my parents’) hard labor in the back yard is paying off. Check it out.

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