Pat Allen

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So when i first published the blog I posted this posting, but then I was editing it and trying to figure out how I wanted it to look and ended up taking the post off... But I wanted to put it back on, and I wanted to encourage you to join the discussion...

Check out the comments under the first posting!

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Nothing like immediately being humbled! I just found Pat Allen's home page and blog.

Wow... check it out and be inspired!

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