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June 13, 2006  Well, its a little bit hard to justify why it has been so long since I have written anything here.  Wait, no I really think I can.  Since my January 6th installment, I have been busy with a number of things......In mid February, I was appointed to the Warren County School District Board of Directors.  Unless I am overlooking something, at 28 I am the youngest person to ever serve on the School Board......So this consumes around four to five nights a month, depending on what is going on, at anywhere from two hours to six hours a night (one night I attended a committee meeting for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology that started at 6 P.M. and ended 5 minutes before midnight.....So without getting involved in trying to explain my stand on making education better ( I believe in raising the bar way above state standards), helping direct personnel matters, following the laws of this wonderful Commonwealth, and doing what I can to try and make a $60+ million budget balance without raising taxes, it has been a busy five months with that.  As well, work has been busy to say the least.  We're currently in the middle of moving to a new Citrix Presentation Server 4 farm, and my good buddy Rob had me doing all of the printer policies for the new farm.  If you want to learn more about Citrix visit www.citrix.com or www.brianmadden.com. I doubt most people can really understand what it is really all about but it is really cool stuff so.....  And, then came the wedding.  I have to say this, our wedding was by far the most enjoyable event of my life.  It went a little too fast for me, I never felt like I got to sit back and enjoy the moment, but it was a wonderful day that I will never forget.  I did, however, get to realize what all of the stress and planning was all about.  To those who helped plan and help with our wedding (specifically Sandy and Chuck, Steph, Ashley, Elizabeth) you all did a wonderful job, for which I am truly thankful.  Oh by the way Chuck, Tim H., and Tim N., when I whiffed on the 16th tee for the 3rd or 4th time, I wasn't just messing around, I really did miss it.......Yeah I was a little nervous, until we got to the gardens, and I saw Steph.  Like I told my Dad, 99% of the reason I was nervous was because I couldn't talk to her. When I get nervous, I want to talk to Steph.  So needless to say, it was a little tough until she came down the aisle.  All in all, it was great to meet some people that I had heard about so many times, and at the same time, spend time with old friends and family and my new family.  To two of my best friends, Phatboy and Jeremy, thanks for being there, it was awesome to hang out before and after.  For all of my other friends that couldn't be there, we'll be having the second event on July 22nd so make sure you're all there.  All in all, I would say it was a perfect day.  Our honeymoon to Riviera Maya, Mexico was off the hook and I won't even try and explain it all on here, it would take way too long.  All I can say is that it was incredible.  Thanks to all of you that helped us have an enjoyable week together. 

One final note, I've heard from some people that you do like to check out the website so I will do my best to try and update as much as I can.   Thanks everyone! 

June 25,2006  Well, there isn't much going on today.  Steph and I are doing a little cleaning, watching some home improvement shows on TLC, and just spending some time together.  For one day, just kind of enjoying the lazy days of summer...................Coming Soon Nate's Windows Vista Beta 2 Preview

August 1, 2006  I know, I know, I haven't been very good at updating my blog........sorry everyone.  It is kind of hard to keep up with everything.....It has been a long month or two.  Why can't we just go back to Mexico! LOL No we're doing alright, staying upbeat and hoping for the best.  I'm enjoying being married, it is truly wonderful, I couldn't have asked for a better partner in life.  Other than that, we are just hoping for a break in terms of a teaching position for Steph and we'll see what happens from there.  I do know this, that there are few people that are as passionate about education as she is,  and that passion is what changes lives.

August 13, 2006  I'd really like to know when people sold their souls......

August 29, 2006  Well it is almost midnight, and school starts in about 8 hours......I could very easily go off on a tangent here about education, PSSA scores, pedagogy, philosophies of education, but I won't, I will spare you all of that misery (or enjoyment depending on who you are).  Instead, I'd like to take a moment to tell people how remarkable my Wife truly is......  She gets passed over for a full time teaching position; she is instead offered a nine week position.  Does she lose hope and heart, heavens no, she goes full bore into creating a positive learning environment for a group of 20 or so kids, and dedicates herself to them.  She has spent countless hours, including 12 hour days for the past few days getting ready for school, and that shows heart.  I have never been so proud to say "that's my Wife".  Unbelievable......Thank You Steph for your dedication to something that truly changes lives....  I Love You        JGG

October 11, 2006  You have no idea what I am capable of...............

November 7, 2006  I wish I had something interesting to report, but for the most part, everything is status quo for the most part......I had my review today, things went well, got a raise, other than that not a whole lot is really going on.  By the way, some have wondered about my previous post from October 11th.  What I'm getting at is that some people don't think that I am capable of understanding, knowing, thinking, certain things, mostly due to my age.  Well, if you know me at all; I think and analyze.  That is one of the gifts that God blessed me with.  Sometimes it is detrimental in my mind, but I think, and I would like to think that I am an out of the box thinker most of the time (that is an interesting sentence).  Do I have all of the answers?  I will be the first to tell you that I don't.  Do I have ideas, or possible solutions?  You bet.  Anyways, most people have no idea what I am capable of thinking, hence the post.....

There is power in thought.

November 16, 2006  My Chemical Romance - New album rocks!  Favorite song so far - Welcome to the Black Parade..

This reminds me of someone close to me who died a few years ago, my grandfather, a WWII hero, who flew a B24 during some of the most important battles of the war, including D-Day. 

When I was a kid, he always told me to make a stand, for those who couldn't do it for themselves, and to be a voice.  

To both of my grandfathers and grandmothers, some of the heroes in my life. We'll carry on....

When I was a young boy my father took me into the city

to see a marching band

He said 'Son when you grow up, would you be, the saviour of the broken, the beaten and the damned?'

He said 'Will you, defeat them, your demons, and all the non-believers, the plans that they have made?

Because one day I'll leave you a phantom to lead you in the summer to join the Black Parade.'



WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY, MY FATHER TOOK ME INTO THE CITY

TO SEE A MARCHING BAND!

HE SAID 'SON WHEN YOU GROW UP, WOULD YOU BE, THE SAVIOUR OF THE BROKEN, THE BEATEN AND THE DAMNED?!'



Sometimes I get the feeling

She's watching over me

And other times I feel like I should go

And through it all; the rise and fall, the bodies in the streets

And when you come we watch you want to know



We'll carry on

We'll carry on

and though you're singing, god believe me

Your memory will carry on

You'll carry on

And in my heart I can't contain it

The end of world is waiting



Your romances you reel in from decimated dreams

Your misery and hate will kill us all!

So paint it black and take it back

And let's shout aloud at prayer!

Defy unto the end we hear the call!



So carry on

We'll carry on

and though your singing, god believe me

Your memory will carry on

And carry on

And though you're broken and defeated

Your weary widow marches



On and on we carry through the fears

Disappointed faces of your peers

Take a look at me

Cause I could not care at all



Do or die

You'll never make me

Because I won't

You'll never take my heart

And though they try

They'll never break me

They want it all

They wanna break this heart



I won't explain

Or say I'm sorry

I'm not ashamed

I'm gonna show my scar

Give the chair

Now while I'm broken

Listen here!

And listen to me!



I'm just a man,

I'm not a hero

Just a boy

Now let him sing this song

I'm just a man

I'm not a hero

I don't care



We'll carry on

We'll carry on

And though you're singing, god believe me

Your memory will carry on

You'll carry on

And though you're broken and defeated

Your weary widow marches on!



Do or die

You'll never make me

Because I won't

You'll never take my heart

And though they try

They'll never break me

They want it all

They wanna break this heart



Do or die

You'll never make me

Because I won't

You'll never take my heart

And though they try

They'll never break me

They want it all

They wanna break this heart

December 24, 2006 - I got the best gift ever tonight........ My grandfathers wings :)

February 11, 2007

No Quarter

July 12, 2007

I found a website that had a picture of my grandfather and his crew, and I ended up getting in touch with his former Co-Pilot!