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March 1 09

As some of you are aware, we are planning a big, fun, casual “B+ Foundation FUN Raiser” on Friday, April 24th at Barclay’s Bank in Wilmington.

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Feb 25 09

Well, Ali has got some big news! After going through sorority ‘rush’ over the past couple weeks, she accepted an invitation to join Alpha Delta Pi.

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Feb 23 09

Over the last two weekends, I have had the privilege of observing two very impressive fundraising events in the fight against childhood cancers.

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Feb 20 09

I would be terribly remiss if I did not first thank all of you for the kind messages that you posted to Ali over the last week.

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Feb 11 09

Last weekend, we were privileged to be the beneficiary of the generosity of two amazing young ladies, Christina and Meghan des Groseilliers.

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Feb 5 09

You can’t watch the evening news without a story about “the bailout”. And, that’s very understandable. These are very unprecedented times in our country.

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Feb 4 09

Please pray for Mason Woods’ family as Mason went to Heaven on Tuesday.

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Jan 31 09

Please pray for Mason Woods, a 9 year old boy from Westerville, OH who has just been moved to a hospice room. Mason has been battling ALL (Leukemia).

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Jan 29 09

Here’s what I remember: Two years ago I took Andrew to the emergency room for suspected appendicitis.

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Jan 27 09

Two years ago today, January 27, 2007 fell on a Saturday. It was an ordinary day in some ways and an extraordinary one in other ways.

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Jan 24 09

On Wed., I had the privilege of visiting with the fifth grade of North Star Elementary School in Hockessin, DE. The fifth graders are embarking on a one month fund-raiser which combines philanthropy and President Obama’s message.

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Jan 20 09

Thanks to Sen. Tom Carper (DE), Chris, Ali, her cousin Nora, and I received tickets to President Obama’s Inauguration today.

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Jan 17 09

Well, a little bit of history came through little old (frigid) Delaware today. Regardless of your political leaning, it was pretty cool (no pun intended) that the Obama/Biden Inaugural train came through Wilmington today.

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Jan 14 09

18 months ago today was the saddest day of my life! There are no words to describe the depth of the sadness.

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Jan 10 09

Well, it’s been an exciting few days since I last posted.

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Jan 5 09

I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year’s celebration. Personally, I’ve never really grasped the fascination with the whole New Year’s Eve madness but, to each his own.

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Dec 31 08

Well, the Diamond State Classic is over and I think the “Heroes” and the girls from around the country really bonded and the feedback on this new program was excellent.

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Dec 28 08

First, I have to tell you about the most amazing experience that I had last night. As you know from recent postings, we are one of the beneficiaries of the Diamond State Classic high school girls basketball tournament.

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Dec 24 08

Merry Christmas 2008! Merry Christmas, Andrew! Please focus on the important things today and cherish each and every moment with your loved ones.

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Dec 22 08

Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish friends!

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