This morning Amber and I decided to start the day off by grabbing bagels and muffins and heading up Lookout Mtn to find snow. Even though the snowfall was less than expected, it was nice to let the boys enjoy...
The Dude says “Dick is the Simon of figure skating.” (He means Simon Cowell, the mean American Idol judge.) Dick always tells the truth. “That’s not the most attractive death spiral I’ve ever seen.” “That circular...
For those of you who are interested, a plan is in the early stages of development to bring an interstate highway from Savannah north through the east Georgia mountains. My understanding of the proposal as it stands is that...
After several failed attempts, I've finally gotten a picture of Clara smiling and a few other good ones too. She looks a lot like her big sister. Both Jane and Clara look a lot like Matt's side of the family....
I've been informed by several friends that the comment function on this site has ceased to be. Dreadfully sorry about that; I've left this blog to the woodland creatures for some time now, so no real surprise that it's suffered...
Heard back from the builder. Everything is on track, and he's drawing up the contract. We should have it in hand by Monday. Here are a few pictures of the new homeplace: Meredith, the last one is...
"God Only Knows" by Brian Wilson is probably the best pop song ever written. I love these lyrics. I also love how this song doesn't really feed you a bunch of BS like most pop songs do. I'm reading a...
Low-brow, but very funny: Farting preacher This advertisement seems unethical: Condoms This is funny too: Brokeback to the Future There is also this: Top Gun Brokeback Squadron--though Tarantino does a much funnier take on this in the film Sleep with Me. Chaos Theory - amusing....
After class today I've been thinking a lot about learning theories and learning styles and issues related thereunto. One idea I have is related to the common complaint I here among students, How is this going to apply to...
Last night I was sitting watching the Torino opening ceremony, then I was so excited to see that at least we have a Kenyan Phillip Kimely Boit in Torino Winter Olympics. This is his third time to compete...
have been hit with the snot stick. Damon and Fuller are sick AGAIN. This morning has been Damon sleeping in and me attempting to keep Fuller happy. I don't think I really succeeded. It's too bad that they are sick...
Patrick Symmes pulls off a clever riff in Outside's February issue. "The Sweetest Villains," is about traveling into Syria and outlying areas, what he calls the "axis of evil, junior style." He talks up a cab with "tassels hanging from...
Below is a listing of candidates who have picked up papers for office, and are Democrats running for office in the partisan races. I have not listed the non partisan races, or the Republican opponents in this list. ...
Catchy phrase isn't it? Rodney Strong qualified yesterday to run for Criminal Court Judge. As of today he is unapposed in the primary. Many tell me that conventional wisdom is that his opponent Barry Steelman will win...
I have an important message to share with you--my supporters. I need you to listen to this audio message NOW. Listen to this message by clicking on February Fundraiser: $100 x 140 Donors (1 min. 45 seconds). ~John Bailes, Time is...
I decided to post a picture of my felt covered dinning room table and my cheap poker chips. This set up costs me a whopping $17. $10 for 200 7.5g plastic poker chips and $7 for a 72x48in sheet of...
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