Monthly Archives: January 2009

Cup casualty at Caribou

Earlier today, I grabbed a mug from the dish drainer at work and was the next thing I knew, there was the sound of breaking ceramic and I was left holding nothing except the handle. The thing just separated at the places the handle was attached and crashed onto the tile floor in the back [...]

Big government looms – speak out against CPSIA

I don’t generally blog about politics. I’ll let you in on a little secret about me: I strongly dislike big government. Take the bailouts, for instance. Since the government’s bailing out the big companies, it is also beginning to dictate how those businesses can run their companies. Make no mistake, this will trickle down to [...]

Another frozen treat for Ohioans

Man, what a drive home. I got off at 6:30pm, but stuck around for an hour talking with a friend I’d not seen in ages. My logic was, there would be less traffic since it would be well after rush hour. Well, that was true, but by the time I left, there was freezing rain. [...]

Live from Veterans Memorial, it’s the CSO

We are blessed with another evening out this week, this time at the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s big band concert. Our seats are much better than they were at the Midland.

A master of vocabulary

Howie and I are playing Scrabble Express at Caribou again. I am just so impressed with his vocabulary tonight!

Coming to you live from the Midland Theater

We are at the Midland Theater, waiting for Garrison Keillor’s performance. Unfortunately, there were signs saying no photography is allowed; so, my SLR will stay stowed in its bag. Fortunately, I did at least get a couple quick shots with the phone. Soon the lights will dim and we’ll enjoy some top-notch storytelling. It’s a [...]

Talk to the Paw

I’ve been looking through my Flickr photostream and came across this one of Emma. It still tickles me. Her feet have more spots on them now, I believe. Silly thing… Click the thumbnail to view picture full-size.