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My obituary for Piccolo's: Piccolo's, friendly local $1 bookstore and refuge for all local bibliophiles, sadly *passed away on the evening of Sunday, March 24th due to complications of poor location and losing book-buying-customers. He was only a few years old. Unassuming, giving, and a true friend who was generous to all those who came to him in need. His sudden passing was a shock to all ( all those who didn't see the closing signs for months beforehand that is ). He leaves behind many loved ones and devoted followers, and worst of all me. The untimely death of  Piccolo's makes him the latest victim of an ever growing trend of senseless bookstore deaths. First it was our beloved Borders, followed by the ever-popular and friendly local Barnes and Noble, and now our sweet and unpresuming friend, Piccolos. He will truly be missed by all. Rest In Peace. u_u I'm now going to gather some candles, a teddy bear, and make a floral wreath as a vigil outsi...

Call me an idealist but every year I try and set resolutions for myself. Attainable goals, nothing too crazy and usually unquantifiable (so maybe not exactly attainable if I can't quantify it). Starting this year off I set some goals for myself... (in no particular order) 1. Read Dave Ramsey book, and work towards being more financially stable 2. Eat healthier and exercise more 3. Invest more in all my relationships 4. Learn Chinese and Creole 5. Memorize more of the Bible and study it more, grow closer to G-d 6. Read more books than last year (always a goal of mine, but the last couple years I have kind of failed) A month has passed so let's see how I'm doing... 1. Haven't gotten any further in my Dave Ramsey book but I have started a Mint account and still plan on reading the book. 2. I have been eating marginally better and with smaller portions. I have also integrated running into my weekly routine. 3. I think I have gotten better at some of my relation...

I have fallen behind this year in my reading. I feel that I have been side swiped and don't know where all my time has gone. So I had hopes this summer to get some solid reading in. Normally I read a book cover to cover before I start on a new one but I have had to start reading a couple books before the previous ones are finished because of a time frame set on them for a group project thing. Anyways I am 3/4 of the way through Dune, about half way through Intercessor and only a few chapters into this financial makeover book. I'm really excited about the financial makeover book, don't worry I'm not in financial ruins or anything but I think it will be a good book to read to get my financial booty kicked into gear so I can work on getting a retirement plan started, pay off the last bits of student loans and make financially smart choices now early on in life. Then there is the Geoffrey Canada book I have had my eye on ever since I heard him speak on NPR, Fist Stick ...