Monthly Archives: May 2009
4th Grade Graduation: Heeeeeerrrrrrree’s Summer [Madysen]
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I embarrassed the kids on the first day of school. But it was nine months ago–and an entire school year. As of Friday, school is officially over for our kids and summer is … Continue reading
Posted in Layla, Madysen, School, Speed
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Sometimes Work And Family Isn’t Enough: Artsy Stuff [Me]
It’s been a little quieter than normal around here lately. All of the spring sports have wound down, school is almost over–only three days left, and the summer bustle is still a week away. But I’ve been busy. The last … Continue reading
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Dirty Cops, Short, Short Humor, And Indiana Basketball [Books]
Authors, or more likely publishers, like to say that the subject of a book is the ____ of the century. I don’t put much stock into the description. But when you pair that with a reference to Lucifer and the … Continue reading
Another High Schooler is Almost Upon Us: Shudder [Speed]
Two years ago, Madysen was graduating from 8th grade and into high school and received a couple of awards at the Awards Assembly. I predicted at the time that Speed would be in the back row in 2 years agog … Continue reading
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The Pool Is Open–And Freezing To Most: Musings [Funny]
School is almost out–just two weeks left–and Memorial Day is close, but Emma’s ready to get into the pool already. She got into the pool for the first time on Thursday evening and has jumped in everyday since. I jumped … Continue reading
Aspiring Goalies?: Backyard Lacrosse [Funny]
Being a big brother myself, I think it’s every big brother’s duty to inflict a little pain on their little sisters. I sure know that I tried. So it was no surprise to see that Speed had convinced the little … Continue reading
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Celebration Week: 36 Is A Lot [Birthdays]
Last week was busy what with all the soccer, the FOTC concert, and the track meet. In addition, it had more than it’s fair share of celebrations. As my mother noted, Monday was my 36th birthday, which definitely means I’m … Continue reading
Monsters And Aliens, A 1930s Con, And A Great Playlist [Music]
It’s been quite a while since Layla, Emma, and I went to see Monsters vs Aliens at the Inwood Theatre, a great old movie house just around the corner. Probably even more interesting that the movie was that it was … Continue reading
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More (and Better) Track Pictures [Layla]
As additional evidence of the fact that I need a new, high-falutin’ camera, I present several quality photos of Layla from yesterday’s track meet. Monique, I bow to your superior tool (and superior eye, too, I’m sure).
Flight Of The Conchords Come To Dallas [Music]
On Tuesday night, Holly and I went out for a quick dinner and a concert. First, we stopped by the bar at Hotel Belmont in Oak Cliff. It has a great view of downtown Dallas, though we were looking through … Continue reading
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