Dropped Rachel off at the ER. Suspecting kidney infection and kidney stones but not sure yet. Ian has the sniffles so I have him on the couch watching kids shows. Just ordered some pizza. Not quite how the evening was planned but we have to roll with it. Just hoping Rachel is ok. Waiting for the call to come pick her up but I expect that to be a ( Read more... )

My thoughts on Mitt Romney for folks who are interested ( Read more... )

A good couple of days this week ( Read more... )

Feeling soooo much better today than i have in the last 4 days. Very relaxed and calm today. Extremely productive at work. Now going to play Skylanders with Ian for a bit then eventually cook a stir fry and rate a couple of brews. Probably watch a little Dr Who for good measure. The quiet yet fulfilling life for me :)

Today was one of those wonderful days where Ian had school but Rachel and I were home. It was a great opportunity to talk and connect. Had a tasty lunch at Rock Bottom and we each managed to get a nap. Nice relaxing day. I needed that.

This is always an emotional time of year for me. The first Yankee playoff game was always a big deal for Dad and me. We would be calling each other throughout the games as the playoffs progressed - and usually would call just after each game was wrapped up in the postseason. Add to it the years we spent watching PSU football and thoughts of my Dad ( Read more... )

So I hear that Obama lost the debate last night. Can't offer an actual opinion because I stopped watching debates when I was in high school and realized that it was all show and that both candidates spent the whole night spinning and lying. The debates are like arguing who is winning a ballgame while an asteroid is destroying the earth - useless ( Read more... )

Wow. Intense back pain and abdominal bloating today. Thought it might have been from the super spicy chili I ate last night but I am no longer convinced. No sharp pains like diverticulitis but having temperature issues though not apparent fever at the moment. All in all a rough night ( Read more... )

Got a date night out with my wife for the first time in a while. I took her to Yamato in Monroeville for sushi. It was her first visit there. Had 6 different rolls with mixed results. Overall a nice dinner though. Got to wander around a bit and had a pint at 3 Rivers ( Read more... )

The Carnegie Science Center had free admission today. It was packed and chaotic to say the least. Ian had a great time though and is already asking when we can go back. While there we watched their Imax movie on tornado chaser - Ian loved it. He is still obsessed with the weather channel so this really suited him.