So Asher has finally gotten really sick. He’s had a little bit of a sniffle before and a fever once or twice, but it wasn’t ever a big deal and he didn’t seem to really even notice. This time, it is projectile vomiting and pitching a fit and being miserable. I slept through his all-night tirades twice, now. I feel sorry for plastictao who had to deal ( Read more... )

John Madden: That's the kind of talent that Doug Johnson brings to the team.
Al Michaels: Another Johnson. How many Johnsons are with the Bengals?
John Madden: They've got five Johnsons.
Al Michaels: Five Johnsons?
John Madden: Yeah, they lead the league in Johnsons.

...I heart John Madden.

Is anyone watching this? I can only check the play-by-play online, and it looks like...well...you know.

The age I was when ( Read more... )

My brother, Patrick, was recently honored with another medal for his service in Iraq. He's been through three convoy attacks now, and gets off of crutches soon from the most recent one. At the current rate, he'll see at least one more, maybe two, before he comes home. Fortunately, no one was killed in the recent one. Patrick builds things with ( Read more... )

Worst military-related movie ever: Annapolis. It sucked so bad, I lost my toupee.

This show rocks my socks across the room ( Read more... )

We have discovered the most bizarre and amazing show on television: America’s Got Talent. Not only is it an eclectic gathering of the most unlikely talent found anywhere (like a 67 year-old striper, 8 year-old stand-up comic, and a middle-aged guy that does Godzilla movie impressions), but each act is introduced by Regis Philban, whom I totally ( Read more... )

asherbean has picked up the "Revenge of the Nerds" laugh. It kills me every time he laughs that way. He's going to grow up to such a dork! :-) Just like daddy...

I just finished a delightful call with the DC Dept of Tax and Revenue. Actually...it was a delightful call. Despite all of the bureacractic hoops and irregularities that I have thus far experienced in the District, everyone that I have spoken with that works for the District has been very nice to me and as helpful as they can ( Read more... )