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me-fergus.jpg James Hrynyshyn is a freelance science journalist based in western North Carolina, where he tries to put degrees in marine biology and journalism to good use.

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--- H. L. Mencken

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-- Richard Dawkins

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Pro-creation

Category: mix and match
Posted on: November 10, 2006 10:58 AM, by James Hrynyshyn

For anyone wondering about the recent decline in frequency of posts to the Island of Doubt, I must report that things are only going to get worse. Yesterday, my wife, Mary, and I welcomed our first-born son into this world, and I doubt I'm going to have all that much free time to indulge in extra-curricular activities. At least that seems to be a safe assumption.

Anyone interested can view Aidan here. I will resume posting just as soon as time and energy permits.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, however, I have every intention of attending the NC Blogging Convention in January and hope to meet some of you there. I promise not to whip out the wallet photos -- unless asked.

Cheers.

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Congrats!

Posted by: Dave Carlson | November 10, 2006 11:16 AM

Congratulations, it's new island!

Posted by: Mustafa Mond, FCD | November 10, 2006 11:40 AM

He sure does look perfect, you're right. Congratulations, new dad!

Posted by: Katherine Sharpe | November 10, 2006 11:59 AM

Congratulations. How lovely for you all.

Posted by: Lab Cat | November 10, 2006 12:08 PM

Congratulations to you both! Yet another reason to remember this week as a good one.

Posted by: Dale | November 10, 2006 1:03 PM

There once was a man with three Y's
Who married a very lovely wife
They had a baby
Who will, just maybe
Be as skeptical as he will be wise!

Felicitations a tous! Pierre

Posted by: Pierre Caron | November 12, 2006 8:38 AM

Congrats to all!

Posted by: Pam | November 13, 2006 10:57 PM

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