It’s been snowing here for as long as I can remember. That’s not saying much — I have the memory of a fruit fly — but let me just say it’s snowing. A lot. The wind broke the monotony a bit though. Instead of inch upon inch of new snow, today we got blizzard winds. [...]
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Uh oh…
September 24, 2009
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Tonight my wife mentioned something she read in “Ellie” Magazine. “I think it’s pronounced “Ell,” I said. “How did you know that?” “Uh, I don’t know. I guess I heard it somewhere.” Not one minute later I asked her where she was going to get her hair done tonight. “Uh, I’m not sure. I think [...]
Read moreMoving to our (modified) dream house
June 15, 2009
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So, we’re moving. We’ve been living in a 7-story filing cabinet for people, although as far as human filing cabinets go, it hasn’t been too bad. Nonetheless, I did max out on tolerance for the restrictions–officials (they have name tags!) telling me that I can’t park my trailer in such-and-such a place, telling me I [...]
Read moreFailure to communicate
June 14, 2009
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Actual conversation with my wife today: Me: Am I wrong to be worried about Joseph’s (15 months) lack of communication skills? Grace: Yes. Me: No? Grace: No, you’re worried. Me: I should be? Grace: No. Me: I thought you said “Yes.” Grace: This conversation is over. Me: This is bloggable.
Read moreRead this book or live an unfulfilled life
June 14, 2009
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“The Brothers K.” I just finished it for the third or fourth time. It ripped my guts out for the third or fourth time. First paragraph: “Papa is in his easy chair, reading the Sunday sports page. I am lying across his lap. Later he will rise to his feet and the lap will divide [...]
Read moreLearning about to happen…
June 8, 2009
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Looks like everything is just about set up. Will commence blogging shortly…
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