Last night, David and I started a new class offered through the Paul VI Institute (sponsored by the Archdiocese, so classes are cheaper than other alternatives and always Catholic). The class is called "Indiana Jones, the Tomb Raiders, and the Real Archaeology of the Bible."

Based on the title, it could be good, could be hokey, could be really ( Read more... )

What a fun weekend! Amira and I made a peer/apprentice weekend of it and headed off to Kirksville in the dark of Saturday morning. We arrived with plenty of time to make it to akitrom 's guitar/lute class. What a fabulous class! I came to understand some things about music theory that simply haven't been able to sink into my thick skull for years. I think ( Read more... )

I know it sounds ridiculous, but, honestly, Disney is brilliant. It's the best of vacations. Clean, pleasant, beautiful, happy ( Read more... )

Last night I went to the season opener for the Arch Rivals Roller Girls. The bout was a local one, between the M-80s and the Stunt Devils. It's hard not to be a Stunt Devil fan, since their color is purple, but I was hooked by the M-80s because of one of their lead blockers last season, our beloved Overland Offender (number 63114), who delighted me ( Read more... )

Best ever? Yes.

My nerves were completely under control. Had 27(?) musicians in the pit. All competent and most happy. Some new faces in the pit--new friends who I was very glad to meet, including one who I hope will take over the leadership reigns next year. Most musicians stayed until the bitter end.
akitrom had my back several times during the ball ( Read more... )

Home safe and sound from the Missouri Beekeepers Conference in Jeff City. What a wonderful time we had! Friday afternoon held some terrific lectures. The banquet last night was a little odd (most of the people at our table weren't beekeepers, but in the apiary insurance business--very weird), but the food was fantastic. All the recipes used honey. ( Read more... )

I'm so glad it's the weekend--and a REAL weekend, with time away from the office and everything! I stand a very good chance that work really, truly will become manageable again in short order. I may already be there. Point in fact: last week was under 50 hours and no office time this weekend. Yep, I think I'm there! Woohoo!!!

I left the office ( Read more... )

Went to a terrific meeting tonight at the Three Rivers Beekeepers. No relation to the Barony. Crazy naming coincidence ( Read more... )

Our first hive is no more. It has failed, and all the bees are gone. Wax moths took over, and the colony wasn't strong enough to push them out.

Wax moths, like vampires, hate sunlight. We dismantled the hive and placed it in direct sunlight on our patio. No more moths. But the damage has been done.


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Last Friday, Emelye and Murdoch drove in from Lincoln to celebrate Emelye’s 40th birthday.

I’d like to think I know something about great ways to turn 40. Thanks to JDR, I was laurelled on my 40th. So to me, turning 40 was a spectacular celebration, one very affirming of friendship, wisdom, and happiness.

Anyway, I was really delighted that Emelye ( Read more... )