Archive for the 'Family Stuff' Category



Observations, on shopping and Father’s Day

Published on June 12, 2008

Last night, after I got off work, Pop and I went to the local Mall.  We went with the hope of making a specific purchase, and did, in fact buy the item we wanted/needed/thought he’d die without. But it turned out we had more fun looking at other shoppers.  And wandering about.  And making unsavory […]


D-Day, plus 1

Published on June 7, 2008

is our wedding anniversary.  We went out to dinner this evening, and then someplace else for a nice fattening dessert.  Had a lovely time. The heat is getting to us all, though.   It’s after 10pm and it’s still 92 F. outside with over 70% humidity.  The heat haze during the day obscures your vision, makes […]


Overheard

Published on June 3, 2008

Update from the Back Seat Boys Last week, on the evening when it was my turn to pick up the young fellows from day care, they went through the usual “check list” of events between day care and home.   See the school bus.  Turn Left. Turn Right. Turn Right.  Get the mail.  See Pop’s truck.   […]