I had the pleasure to see a play this evening that made me face some very real emotions that I don't bring out very often. It created a dialogue between Brad and me as well about loss and grieving from the past and what may come in the future ( Read more... )

In my little world there is a thing called ettiquette. It involves social norms which dictate proper behavior in a group setting. I have a long list of those norms when seeing a movie in a theater. Among those there are ( Read more... )

Ok, so I like roleplaying and strategy type games. I've found an online type game that is really intriguing although low-tech call Travian. I'm still new to it but it has piqued my interest. Has anyone else ver heard of this?

Travian

I've had some time to think while on vacation. I think a lot when I get in these relaxed situations ( Read more... )

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Last night was an interesting night for camping in a tent. It rained from about 10pm to 7am. Actually, it didn't just rain, it stormed. That was some of the loudest thunder I've ever heard ( Read more... )

At last I have finished the book The Subtle Knife. It is the second the series by Phillip Pullman called His Dark Materials. The first in the series, The Golden Compass, was recent turned into a film. As always, not as good as the book ( Read more... )

We took some time this afternoon to go to Urinetown: The Musical.

We saw the production at the Black Hills Playhouse. The professional theater is tucked away in the picturesque hills of Custer State Park not a far from Mt Rushmore ( Read more... )

Breakfast is served! Bacon, eggs, sausagen and toast. Somehow breakfast tastes better when camping. It also doesn't hurt that we camp in the same campground as Brad's parents who live here during the summer. They wind up cooking all the meals. We chip in by providing some of the meats. We brought Cornish hens for tonight.

Brad's Dad cooking ( Read more... )