Ah yes, the posting of non-critical info because of a lack of presence. The fact of the matter is that nothing happens of great interest. Much illness passed around in January, but the household is recovering nicely. Much of my time (post-bedtime for Isabeau) is taken up with either re-reading Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series or playing WoW ( Read more... )

I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.


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I found this picture on our smugmug site and I don't think i ever saw it. JoRobbin can be so sneaky sometimes... Just thought I would share:


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After a meltdown (My daugher's not mine), we finally made it to the car dealership by 7:45 and by 9:00 I was driving home in my new 2006 PT Cruiser. It is rather anti-climatic to have driven the 2 miles home and then the 3 miles to the train this morning, but that is what I bought it for. I just want to drive all over town to get the feel of the ( Read more... )

Our big company Christmas party is tonight and I won't be able to go. Why you ask? Hrmmmm, let's see...Strep Throat (yes, again), training class, and an expected 6 inches of snow...'nough said ( Read more... )

...Winter has arrived in Chicago! Yeah we have had a couple of icy cold days, but it has been unseasonably warm. Last night we got our 1st snow accumulation of the season. Granted, it was only 1/2 an inch, but the driving was as fun as I remembered from last year. Gotta say that the snow helps in setting the Holiday Mood. However, the recent ( Read more... )

Yes, Snickerdoodle is a cookie, and a damn fine one at that, but I just like saying the word. Kinda like "Asshat". I have been burried at work lately and when I am home, my 2 favorite addictions take up my remaining time...my daughter and WoW (Curse you ReverendStompy!). Fortunately, I have yet to discover the latest family craze of the "scrubs ( Read more... )

I did it. I actually broke-down and have tried the crack-like substance many of my friends are addicted to...World of Warcraft. I have to admit that the environment is challenging and graphically gratifying. It also helps when you have friends and family to help out. Since the server I am playing on is a role playing server, I need to figure ( Read more... )

Don't read this if you are a right-wing, conservative, deep breathing tree hugger....
( The Plan - by Robin Williams )

Gillian too, huh? I couldn't resist....
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