Yesterday was Fair Day, and all in all it was a fair day. The day was hot and humid, and the Fair was crowded – so crowded in fact that I was unable to enjoy my annual Fletcher’s Corny Dog. I did manage to sneak myself some Funnel Cake so all was not lost. We… Continue reading Fair Day!
Month: October 2007
Ode to Friday Night Television
 ALDS: Yanks vs. Indians Cleveland’s Tribe rises, Yankees swarmed by bugs and bats Big Apple awaits ALDS: Sox vs. Angels Dice-K is O-Kay This is what it’s all about: Manny’s a “Monster” Sunday can’t come soon enough!! Go Sox!! Go Tribe!! BTHO New York!!
My nephew, the genius
We received an email from my brother Dan a few weeks ago sharing some wonderful news with us: Taylor is a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist! Woot! I am so proud of him…I just HAD to share this picture of my nephew in one of his finer moments: Yeah, Taylor, keepin’ it cool. A great mind… Continue reading My nephew, the genius
Ode to Thursday Night Television
Survivor: Excuses, Excuses Cyst removed, six stitches, PAIN Meds made me sleepy I did manage to come out of my medically-induced fog of sleep and haze enough to hear that Ashley and Leslie are now gone (Matt watched the show from last week too. I gave it the old college try, I really did. But… Continue reading Ode to Thursday Night Television
Love in 5 Languages, Part 4
This week we revert to Words of Affirmation, which was supposed to be last week. D’oh! The authors of the book, The 5 Love Languages of Children, outlined 4 different categories that words of affirmation can be grouped into: words of endearment/affection, words of praise, words of encouragement, and words of guidance. Words of endearment… Continue reading Love in 5 Languages, Part 4
Ode to Tuesday Night television
The downside of insomnia is that you can’t sleep. The upside is that you can DO stuff!! So here I am, at o’dark-thirty o’clock writing this post, because I know I won’t have time to do it at any other point during my day. Sure, I’d rather be sleeping, but if I can’t do that,… Continue reading Ode to Tuesday Night television
Shout out to Sarah!
This will be a quick post, but I did want to say HAPPY 15th to my niece Sarah! You’ve been through a tough year, but you’ve rebounded well and seem to be back to normal life. We don’t get to see you as much as we’d like, but we are proud of all that you’ve… Continue reading Shout out to Sarah!
Ode to Monday Night Television
In an effort not to be outdone by Jon (of Random Commands fame), I will summarize last night’s television in Haiku. After all, I’m the English minor. Yeah, just like Angie’s the funny one. And Jon is the geek. And Matt is the gerk. Dancing with the Stars: Quickstep, a misstep Jennie’s routine ends badly… Continue reading Ode to Monday Night Television
Monday Morning QB Recap
It takes doing something 3 times to make it a habit, right? Well, it’s officially a habit now. On to the weekend sports recap! The Rangers: What a finish! It was neck and neck, right down to the wire with Oakland. Tied, with 2 games to play!! Who would come out on top, and who… Continue reading Monday Morning QB Recap