It occurred to me after Alto2 posted on her '96 babe turning 12 that I forgot to post an update on how Sportsboy finished the school year. First his physical stats from the doctor visit two weeks ago: 56" tall and 84lbs. For those who keep saying "Oh, he's growing so tall"..uh..no. Last year he... Continue Reading →
Fair Day
There you have it. Extreme! It actually swings in both directions but it was best for me to take aim on one side. it spins while it swings. Weeeeeeeeeee! I went on it twice with the boys. Then they saved their last ride tickets for one more round on their own. Couple of pics of... Continue Reading →
Random Monday
I'm listening to Air America and the host Ron Kuby is doing a segment on the media's obsession with "flip flopping" this election cycle. Where did I hear that before? 🙂 Did I mention the mosquito bites? The ones I got Friday evening while chatting outside in the twilight? Oh, they look horrible and they... Continue Reading →
Move 2008 week 25 update
Did a much better job moving this week. I would have met my aerobic goal if it had not been so hot yesterday! But, high 80s inside the house is not the best time to try pedalling 😉 I did pedal 2 other times though and used the hand weights 5 times. Sportsboy leaves Wed... Continue Reading →
This week in politics – a flippin’ and a floppin’
A rather active week with topics that kept the pundits hoppin' and buzzin' and spinnin', but which were not necessarily things that would change voters minds, or were really of any interest to the average voter. Public financing! Off shore drilling! FISA negotiations! You really gotta love watching the game unfold to have been into... Continue Reading →
Play pictures! (yes, two weeks later – deal with it!)
Makeup!! On stage delivering a line I know it is hard to see here, but trust me, he is paired with the *tallest* kid in his class!! Before going on stage on night #2 - told ya he didn't find his hat until the last minute!! Click below for a picture of the cutest Gretl... Continue Reading →
“Stupid should hurt”
The title is a tweet I received this morning from Terry (twitter name shortstack81) that made me chuckle all morning. No kidding Terry! I so GET the emotion behind that quote. Especially this past three months at work while covering the vacated job I dealt with all manner of stupid. And it *did* hurt -... Continue Reading →
I need some ginko
Right? Isn't that the stuff to keep your mind sharp? Well, I need it because mine is as dull...well...let's just say that I stopped typing right there at the word dull because I got an email here at work which needed a quick reponse, then I completely forgot I started this while having my morning... Continue Reading →
Monday in pictures – Flower Time!
My yard in flowers (despite my overall neglect for the past 5 months) + the jacaranda next door:
Move 2008 – Week 24
Greed: Low Gluttony: Low Wrath: Low Sloth: Low Envy: Very Low Lust: Very Low Pride: Very Low Take the Seven Deadly Sins Quiz LOL - how I did not end up with Sloth being higher I do not know!! I had a shot at gluttony with the car question (since mine is considered a luxury... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 