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Communicating with the world from the basement

October 20, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Every weekend, my dad makes his way to the basement and takes a seat at a desk tucked away in the corner. Flipping on switches and a light, he prepares to talk to strangers around the world.

It’s not just about the gambling

October 13, 2004 Todd DeFeo

The crowd around my friend stood up; the noise level rose as the crowd started cheering for their favorite horses, making their way around the final curve and into the home stretch.

Living life in the past

October 5, 2004 Todd DeFeo

More than once, I’ve been told, “You were born a century too late.” And quite frankly, I think it’s a valid statement.

Taking time to watch the trains

September 15, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It was dark and crisp. A railfan stood perched, staring down the tracks, with camera and scanner in hand. The sun began to rise over the horizon, blanketing the tracks with shades of yellow and orange.

The roads beckon with spring’s warmth

April 16, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Spring is here, sort of.

Daylight Savings Time has a colorful history of progress

April 9, 2004 Todd DeFeo

All week long I’ve felt like I was running an hour behind. I guess there’s good reason for that — it’s this little wonder called Daylight Saving Time.

Cameras and laughter make life more fun

April 2, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It’s been said, “Laughter is the best medicine.”

Spring break is different in ‘real world’

March 26, 2004 Todd DeFeo

It just dawned on me — I miss my spring break.

Sometimes the drive is better than the final destination

March 19, 2004 Todd DeFeo

Sometimes you just want to drive.

At the track or lottery, gambling has its place

February 20, 2004 Todd DeFeo

I was excited about the start of the Tennessee Lottery. Realizing I probably won’t win, I usually enjoy the occasional rush of the scratch-off ticket. Yet, with the games being weeks old, I haven’t yet made the plunge.