Proud Dad Moment
I will have more pictures and stories from the baptism yesterday…it was truly an amazing day. But while I organize that post, please indulge a moment of fatherly pride as I post this video…the baptism of my oldest son, Michael.
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At the airport this afternoon, I couldn’t resist having a little fun with this mural, depicting the arrival of Daniel de la Touche and company in what is now Sao Luis in 1612. In the resulting cartoon, I ask La Touche and company if they are planning on staying in Sao Luis long. In reality,…
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