Monthly Archives: May 2008

Blanky Boy

I should have expected it.

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The Nanny Saga

Our nanny quit today. She didn’t show up for work and won’t return calls. Nice huh? The pre-amble to the saga began a few weeks ago. She started showing up late. Sunday night, she called after 9pm to inform us … Continue reading

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Seven Words on How to Invest Well

New York Times personal finance columnist Ron Lieber offers a seven-word guide to choosing how you invest your money. Lieber writes: The author Michael Pollan offered an elegant seven-word mantra in his best-selling book “In Defense of Food” that provides … Continue reading

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Redneck Slingshot

This looks fun!

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Don’t Discriminate Against Me Because of My Intolerance!

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Woman Drivers

A great video:

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Bryson the Piano Player

Check out this mad talent: link to video here

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Bicycle Trailer

My latest bright idea is that we need a child carrier trailer for our bicycles. The idea is to give me another reason to get out and get some exercise. I found what I thought to be a good deal … Continue reading

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Cirtterman Visits our Park

We had “critterman” come out to our HOA party on Saturday. He brought a king snake, prarie dog, an armadillo, a well-fed opossum, a barn owl, and an alligator to show everyone and even let people touch some of them.

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Shaun and the Rocket

When I called my mother yesterday afternoon, she let me know that she was on her way to go pick up Shaun from school, and that they were heading over to my house so I could help Shaun finish his … Continue reading

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