Huggies sent us some of their Cleanteam products to use and review. When Fuller saw the shampoo, hand soap, and flushable wipes, he figured they were for him because of the illustrated characters on the packaging. And since he was...
If you write a post for Friday's 40-or-less Photo Challenge (and I really hope you're planning to), you're eligible for a drawing to receive a sample of Brothers-ALL-Natural Potato or Fruit Crisps. Their marketing reps contacted me to see if...
In an ongoing series, Andrew Womack is doing top ten album lists for every year. I'm sure how far back he started, but right now's 1988. His list is impeccable, and it strikes me that top tens must improve a...
Red Beard is up there with my favorite world cinema of all time, and is definitely my most treasured Kurasawa. It has the moral weight of Dostoevsky,with the intrepid Toshiro Mifune kicked butt and lending sage advice. I highly recommend...
There are only 120 days left until our Wedding, exactly 4 months from yesterday. I never thought it would get here....I know 4 months is still a while, but it is going by rather quickly. Friday, Shane and I meet...
Hooray! I'm 12 today! I got a LEGO Mindstorms NXT Education set and an extra parts set. It all cost about $330, without shipping, and I paid for most of it. My first project will be modifying Zachary's LEGO Motorized...
Are you the respected Captain of the ship, or the chartered Bus driver?One ensures the ship gets to where it needs to go, and does what it needs to do. The other goes wherever the passengers tell him to go....
Aidan was LONG-past due a big boy bed, but he never complained. Each night he slept curled up in a ball or with his feet sticking out about 6 in. beyond the end of his mattress. Occasionally, I would even...
"An' Ma ain't nobody you can push aroun', neither. I seen her beat the hell out of a tin peddler with a live chicken one time 'cause he give her a argument. She had the chicken in one han', an'...
Happy May! Since today is May 1st, that means NaBloPoMo: April Edition is over. I am very happy to report I was successful in posting every single day during the month of April and I was able to collect photographs...
I read this chapter with some garlic around my neck. I've read up on Mr. Niebuhr's biography, he is apart of what is now known as the United Church of Christ. (Alternately, apart of the Post-Liberal Theology movement.)It was a...
Some of you may remember that I served as an AmeriCorps VISTA after college. This was sent around official VISTA channels today. Not only is it hilarious spoof of The Office, but it also does a great job of explaining...
This is a photo of the most wonderful bar of chocolate I've ever been given...well, I'll forgive Laura for its being milk chocolate...the sentiment is what makes it so special...so special that I can't even eat it!Laura gave it to...
From an email tip:
Classic fusion group Return to Forever (Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola, Lenny White) is back together and touring. They’ll be in the Atlanta area on August 2....
Over the next few weeks, we’ll all figure out that the Democratic Party nominee for POTUS is Barack Obama.
Then, over the following months, we’ll all figure out that John McCain is the next POTUS. That’s unless 51% of us...
I finally found a way to keep Mandy occupied while I work (ok - play) on the computer - give her a pacifier and snacks. She wants the snacks, but either doesn't want to or doesn't realize she has to...
Just to get myself thinking about the way the National League race is shaping up, I thought I’d try to rank every NL team one month into the season.
Where we started
Looking back at my hastily-prepared predictions, I thought the Braves...
Another great Muxtape from The Style Press. This one features My Bloody Valentine, Sonic Youth, Echo & the Bunnymen and Jesus & Mary Chain. I’ve been listening all afternoon, stuck in high school nostalgia.
Bonus: Barry on Echo vs. Jesus &...
So most of you know that I haven't owned a car in almost 3 years now, and am now a bona fide cycling activist. A couple of months ago, my friend Tim challenged me to create a business that...
Normally, my flowers around my yard have bloomed way before May; however, this year the blooming was delayed. Here's what has SPRUNG up in my yard that I made a lovely bouquet for my dining room table from. ...
The 7 Commandments All Video Games Should Obey - Page 7 | Cracked.com Here are the three competing new-gen consoles, adjusted so that their size roughly reflects how powerful their hardware is in relation to each other. Here are the...
feeling grateful: for my mother coming to care for the boys while we were away for a safe trip to and from boston for the comfort of good conversation with good friends for time spent watching, holding, and talking with the pierce girls for new...
(a glimpse into a day in the life of a one month old)
Esther bunny is rounding out quickly. She put on 2 pounds and grew 1 inch in her first month, putting her in the 90% for weight and...
Henry is three months today and I am so grateful to the Lord for many things. He has been healthy and so much fun to take hang out with. When I was expecting Henry, we were told that he had a 25%...
Monday I went to The Barking Legs on Dodds Ave in Chattanooga and listened to Lake & Half-Handed Cloud. Both acts were great to listen to (considering the acts were identical), but nonetheless decidedly different in the approach, sound, and...
My mother-in-law has matching silverware, so we'll be using that. In the meantime, I've found a link on the Oneida website where you can e-mail them pictures of your pattern and they will help you identify it. I have not...
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