This morning George chuckled over the comics. “Dilbert is pretty funny today.” After a pause he added, “She reminds me of you.” I hadn’t read Dilbert yet, so I didn’t know whether his comment constituted a compliment or an insult. George had already left for the day when I checked it out. Here’s what I […]
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I’ve decided to tell the story of the reunion mostly in pictures. You can see/read it here. As you’ll discover, a lot of attention was directed toward a big birthday bash for George’s dad (also named George) who turned 75 on July 13, and for Uncle John who turned 80 earlier this year. Unfortunately I
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I posted some Colorado shots on my picture blog. Here are links to the individual posts: July Fourth Parade and Fireworks The First Annual All-Star Earthworm Races Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail Out and about in Colorado Sky lights Enjoy!
. . . having covered more than 4000 miles in our weary old van! And other than a flukey brake issue the very first day (most likely caused by a hose that got yanked when George and Luke removed the running boards before the trip), the van did great. So thanks for praying. I already
A little before 8:00 AM on July 1, George, Jacob, Luke, Brandon (nephew), and I piled into the van and headed north. We caravaned with my sister, Sharon, and her husband who had their mini-van all to their lonesome. Around mid-morning, George said, “So, I need to be thinking about something for your July Jubilee.”
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Hi and Good-bye. (Remember that scene from Sleepless in Seattle? Pretty cute. Gotta love Tom Hanks with early 90s hair.) Anyway, thought I’d stop by and say hi before the official launching of Epic Road Trip, Summer 2007 Edition. Yep, it’s time once again for that tiring, temper-testing tradition known as “vacation.” Which means we’re
In a recent post I mentioned that, as part of my jubilee, I’m treating my body to a full tune up and detailing this year–making sure the old engine is still running smoothly and none of the screws are loose. (Yeah, yeah. I know what you’re thinking. Just zip it, you.) So, yesterday I went
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Last night we watched Akeelah and The Bee. Yeah, I know it’s old news. We catch lots of movies long after any buzz has died down. (Get it. Bee and buzz? Ha ha. I’m so clever.) Anyway, in case anyone out there is even more behind than we are, it’s a great little movie. I
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I woke up this morning thinking about how much I like the word and. It suggests more. That which is not yet but will be. Hope. Changing seasons and Christmas morning and Jubilee and . . . Yesterday Jacob walked into the room and I said, “Yo, Home-slice.” He responded, “Yo, home-skillet.” This is the
I recently wrote a short story for a contest. I didn’t win, but I’m glad I wrote it. The process took me on an interesting journey of the soul. If you stop by this journal with any regularity, then you know I’m turning 50 this year. My parents are healthy, but showing signs of their
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