Month: July 2011
-
one hundy
Well, it is god’s own sweet mystery how I made it this far. Yep, this is my 100th post. So, I decided to put a little more effort into this one. Usually, I sit down, I write something and I post it. There are no drafts. I suppose I could have lots of things in…
-
good life
Wait for it…yep, nothing to complain about. This past weekend we attended two long-anticipated weddings. The Geek was a groomsman in one so we attended a few extra events for that. For me, when there are big things looming on the horizon, I tend to let everything else fall by the wayside, like I just…
-
camp life
We spent the last four days at Grayland Beach State Park with some friends, old and new. For the first time, we had to make camp in the rain – dislike. And it POURED the whole night. LOUDLY. Luckily by the middle of the next day, we got some dry time, enough to wander out…
-
what i am
I am green-eyed, English-Danish-Irish-Scottish. I am loyal. If I like you, I have your back. I am not narrow-minded. Which would seem to imply that I am accepting of other people. This is true, unless you think Michele Bachmann is a viable candidate for President or you are going to the prayer event Rick Perry…
-
the great piecobblercake experiment
I have some friends who are fond of desserts. When one was celebrating a recent birthday with a BBQ, I offered to bring dessert. Pie, cobbler, cake, said I. The cobbler won out, based on a previous showing. But that seemed a little safe. And it occurred to me that putting those three TOGETHER in…
-
someday
Yesterday, Mike From the East and I were discussing perhaps taking the families to Europe. I said yes, I would like to do that. Someday. And he replied that we are running out of “somedays”. Slight panic ensued. Well, crap. He is right. A birthday will occur next month that is roughly halfway thru a…
foible and folly 