"sometimes you gotta man up" Originally uploaded by montyflickr. After much hush-hush scheming on Eric's part, he and Lauren got engaged on Saturday evening. Congratulations to both! There was a big surprise...
I keep getting comments from various people that I seem much happier. My attitude, my writing, and whatever else... I just seem happier. And I am. I am happy. I can't deny it. I am in a place that I have...
Damon got to play. Since he has been back at work, Damon and some guy friends have started making an effort to get together once a month to play games or see a movie together. This past Friday they got...
"Calm down. Be still. We've got plenty of time to kill. "No hand writing on the wall: Just the voice that's in us all." "And you're wispering to me, time to get up off my hands and knees, 'cause...
Should I ever visit New York, Chicago or San Francisco.... now I'll know. Good information. Hotel Tipping Not every hotel you are going to stay in will have a bellman and concierge. Heck, some just have Frank, who makes $4.25/hour,...
Update (8:54p.m.): Now this from Engadget: the iPhone as a Mac/iTunes remote. This isn't exactly the functionality I was talking about below. - - - - - - - - - From the Economist: Mobile experts have been mystified by...
We got back from Lake Martin yesterday afternoon. Even though it was raining in our part of the road, it never got bad with pouring rain, winds, or even hail. It was just spring showers to bring May flowers. Now...
Easter was colder this year than Easter should be. A late frost killed off new flowers and shoots. Of course the children didn't mind with eggs to be found and candy to be eaten. . .But I am ready for...
As I was leaving church this morning, I was surprised to see snowflakes falling from the sky. I couldn't help but grin as I took it all in. This year which brought former Vice President Al Gore an...
More Townes. One of his best: For the Sake of the Song By: Townes Van Zandt Why does she sing her sad songs for me, I'm not the one To tenderly bring her soft sympathy, I've just begun To see my way clear and it's...
Tomorrow the beautiful new Niedlovs Breadworks on Main opens up. The front part of the building which faces the street will be a walk-in bakery type place where you can buy all sorts of baked goodness. In the mornings they'll...
The latest version of Google Earth has added a layer that includes hiking trails from across the US, including the entire Pacific Crest Trail. Here's how to use the service; Start Google Earth ...
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