mmangino's Diaries
Print Story Life never goes quite how you think it will
Love
By mmangino (Mon Oct 21, 2019 at 10:18:54 AM EST) (all tags)
 The last time I wrote one of these it was to eulogize my wife. Oh how life has changed since then!

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Print Story A life well lived
Death
By mmangino (Tue Apr 23, 2019 at 02:24:06 PM EST) (all tags)
 RIP Jen Mangino, 2/14/1978 to 4/8/2019. Eulogy included inside. The boys are doing really well. I'm doing about as expected.

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Print Story We're doing diaries now? A life update
Family
By mmangino (Wed Sep 05, 2018 at 01:25:21 PM EST) (all tags)
It's been 18 months since I last wrote one of these. Updates on the Mangino gang inside. 

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Print Story Bonus Christmas #1
Diary
By mmangino (Tue Jan 03, 2017 at 04:08:41 PM EST) (all tags)
 It's been a year since I last wrote one of these things, so it seems like time to do it again. Updates inside.

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Print Story Time on death row
Family
By mmangino (Mon Dec 28, 2015 at 01:03:07 PM EST) (all tags)
I'm now married to a woman on death row. Details inside.

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Print Story Columbus Marathon Recap
Sport
By mmangino (Thu Oct 25, 2012 at 04:07:06 PM EST) (all tags)
This past sunday I ran the Columbus Marathon and loved it. Inside, you can read all about it in way more detail than you probably want.

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Print Story I'm bad at waiting
Family
By mmangino (Tue Nov 02, 2010 at 02:28:52 PM EST) (all tags)
 Being bad at waiting has been the theme of my last few diaries. I'm getting much better at it. What I'm waiting for and Mikey updates inside.

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Print Story So much to say
Diary
By mmangino (Fri Mar 14, 2008 at 08:14:50 AM EST) (all tags)
It's time for my annual diary. Lots going on inside.

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Print Story Attn Philly infidels
Diary
By mmangino (Wed May 09, 2007 at 08:31:19 AM EST) (all tags)
Jen matched at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, so we're moving to your fair city in about 13 months time. My little company with the punny name (Elevated Rails for a ruby on rails development shop based in Chicago) sounds a little silly now.

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Print Story Making up for lost time: Africa (things and stuff)
Diary
By mmangino (Fri Dec 15, 2006 at 07:26:32 AM EST) (all tags)
After not posting for several months, I want to share the highlights of the last few months. Inside, Africa. Pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmangino/sets/72157594304613200/
and http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmangino/sets/72157594313061445/

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Print Story It's been how long? I'm finally on my own!
Diary
By mmangino (Fri Dec 08, 2006 at 06:51:17 AM EST) (all tags)
It's been more than 6 months since my last diary. Life has changed quite a bit. I finally did it!

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Print Story Saxomophone and a quickie entry
Music
By mmangino (Fri Mar 24, 2006 at 08:14:22 AM EST) puppies, saxophone, fart loving cowwqas (all tags)
Puppy pictures for MNS (3 months late), food stuff (as always) and a musical Friday

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Print Story Anyone interested in a Husi NCAA bracket pool?
Diary
By mmangino (Mon Mar 13, 2006 at 08:17:18 AM EST) (all tags)
No money involved, just taunting.

Jen squishes the car. I can't buy shirts and the gap. We eat well, and I'm running without anybody chasing me.

Finally, a poll about vegetarian corn dogs


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Print Story Calling all web designers and freelancers
Diary
By mmangino (Tue Feb 21, 2006 at 10:25:34 AM EST) rails, web (all tags)
I'm hoping to do some freelance web work. Can you guys give me some pointers?

Also inside, Rails Studio, Joffrey Ballet, what Jen got me for Valentines Day and Drama.


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Print Story Greetings from Houston
Diary
By mmangino (Tue Feb 07, 2006 at 11:34:39 AM EST) (all tags)
Where Internet pretend life meets real life, and where I am an idiot.

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Print Story ATTN: Houston Infidels
Travel
By mmangino (Mon Feb 06, 2006 at 04:57:50 AM EST) housing Houston (all tags)
I need some information about your fine city for my impending trip.

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Print Story Strike one city from the last
Diary
By mmangino (Tue Jan 31, 2006 at 09:58:00 AM EST) (all tags)
One city is off of our list. Plus, food, fattiness and family

A poll about Tanzania


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