Here's something I have trouble comprehending. Why would a parent bring their baby to an R-rated movie at 10pm on a Saturday night? Dave and I went to see "I Love You, Man" last night, and there were AT LEAST three crying, screaming babies that interrupted the film. Not to mention the two kids that sat down behind us, that couldn't have been ( Read more... )

A lot can change in a week ( Read more... )

Well, I promised more frequent updates, so here I am in front of the computer on a Sunday afternoon, listening to catchy pop-punk tunes and waiting for the washing machine to finish so that I can take a shower ( Read more... )

Wow. Almost 2 full months without an update. It's been a long time since I've allowed such a gap between entries. Guess there's a lot to talk about ( Read more... )

One of my former employees made this for me.


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The remainder of my vacation was pretty much the same as the beginning. Spent some time in the gym, got caught up on some movies, hung out with some folks, and did some gaming. It felt nice to be away from the stress and from the day-to-day running of the store, but by the end of the weekend I was ready to go back. There's only so much relaxing ( Read more... )

Thus far, my vacation has been rather uneventful, which is exactly what I was hoping for.

Monday I slept late, watched both "Narnia" movies, and went to the gym. Two miles on the treadmill, then lifting for about 45 minutes. After stopping for a haircut, then getting home and grabbing a shower, I retired to the couch and did my weekly TV recap ( ( Read more... )

I suppose it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without my annual list of things that I'm thankful for.

Dad and Jan. I don't know that I've ever seen two people quite so perfect for each other. My old man may have had some struggles in the love department for a good portion of his life, but they've finally paid off. Seeing them together never fails to ( Read more... )

Tore through the first of the "Dexter" novels in about two days, and am about halfway through the second. I dig that they're written in first-person, because I can totally hear Michael C. Hall's voice narrating in my head as I read. They're much darker in tone than the series, and some of the characters are different. Not to mention events ( Read more... )

I'm not really in my usual writing mood, but I'm feeling restless, so maybe this will help ( Read more... )