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My new blog

I've liked the layout of blogspot better for awhile and finally decided to make the switch from Xanga. I copied a few of the posts I made on Xanga onto this new blog. If you want to see the original location, it is www.xanga.com/trumpetmc

I'm looking forward to future writing.

God bless,
Matt

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  1. EHDecember 4, 2008 at 6:13 AM

    Glad to have you finally come over to the dark side!!!!

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