Monthly Archives: July 2008
Further Proof Of My Idiocy [Technology]
Okay, in case you didn’t hear, today is the release of the 3G iPhone. Yes, I already have an iPhone. But that has nothing to do with whether I need a new one. I am proud of myself–I lasted until … Continue reading
Emma Turns Seven [Birthdays]
Today is Emma’s Seventh Birthday. I can’t believe it’s been seven years since she first appeared. Yesterday, she came to the office with me for a day of Krispy Kreme donuts, Potbelly sandwiches, Blue Bell ice cream, watching movies, listening … Continue reading
July 4th At The Crossing: Family Fun? [Holidays]
You might think that I’d had enough of my parents on our recent Maine excursion–and you’d be oh so right. Nevertheless, I was coaxed to take the kids down to their new place in the middle of nowhere Texas, which … Continue reading
Darjeeling, Uganda, Cell Phone Horror, And Kong [Movies]
I like Wes Anderson films a lot. A whole lot. Which is why I so wanted to see The Darjeeling Limited when it was in theaters late last year. For a variety of reasons, I didn’t get to see it … Continue reading
The Vacation To End All Vacations: Maine [Vacations]
So following Holly’s and my day in Boston–and the maddening trip to Logan Airport–we met up with my parents and sister and brother-in-law for a long weekend in Maine. In short, we visited Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, and Camden to eat lobster … Continue reading
Times Makin’ Maine-Inspired Changes [Administration]
In commemoration of our recent trip to Maine, I’ve updated the header with this photo taken very early on Friday morning in Kennebunkport. I could get used to that view. I’ve also changed the page design to something called Ocean … Continue reading
Signing Day Has Arrived Again: More Soccer [Madysen]
July 1 is signing day in North Texas for club soccer. Seems like so long ago that Madysen signed with her first club contract; it was four years ago. And just like that year, where she moved teams not longing … Continue reading
A Twenty-Four Hour Pre-Vacation Vacation: Boston [Vacation]
We are back from little outing to Maine with my parents and sister and brother-in-law. Yes, everyone survived, but I did loose my cool at least once. Anyway, Holly and I were in Boston for 24 hours before everyone else … Continue reading