Monthly Archives: June 2009
Oil, Choking, And Ghosts [Movies]
I know I’m way, way behind here, but I just saw There Will Be Blood on a recent flight. I don’t mean this as a criticism, but I was expecting more dialogue. You would think that the lack of dialogue … Continue reading
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The Insanity Starts Now [Vacation]
Well we are off on a vacation to Maine. Yes, the same trip Holly and I made last year with my parents. And now, we are doubling the fun/horror–everyone is going. That’s like 15+ people. I’m giddy with excitement. This … Continue reading
A Concert Featuring Music Older Than Me: Clapton And Winwood [Music]
I’ve long been a huge Clapton fan, so I gladly bought tickets when it was announced that he and Steve Winwood would bring their tour to Dallas. Holly, as she always does when we go to Clapton concerts, pointed out … Continue reading
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Basketball & Haircuts: An Oklahoma Adventure [Travel]
Holly, Layla, and Emma returned from their week in Oklahoma on Friday. Emma and Layla went to basketball camp run by some friends of our from high school. They had a great time. And they got their haircut. I don’t … Continue reading
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Verdict: Whirlyball Still Fun, Uniforms Not So Much [Funny]
This story starts out well enough–Tuesday night was Whirlyball time, which is always great for one night a year. The tournament winner seems pretty random, since none of us are that good at driving bumper cars while throwing whiffle balls … Continue reading
Angels/Demons, Up, And Comedic Gold [Movies]
I was very late to party seeing The Da Vinci Code, which I thought was only so-so. (Of course, I can barely make sense of my own thoughts on the movie.) But since I liked the Angels & Demons book … Continue reading
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All Good (And Scary) Things Must Come To An End [Family]
Primarily, the good thing that ended: My peace and quiet at home. Though Emma was around all week, other than the incessant talking, she’s pretty easy going. (She did have fun at gymnastics camp this week getting a first place … Continue reading
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Just Another (Food-Filled) Day At The Office [Emma]
So summer is here, and Madysen and Speed are of in Florida with Nana and Pop (interesting to decide who is making the sacrifice there) while Layla is off with a friend in Kaiwah Island, South Carolina. Which means that … Continue reading
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Recital Time!: Layla Dances Again [Dance]
Late May is always recital time for Layla. You may recall that she is a great little ballerina but has yearned to leave it behind for more modern dance, namely hip hop. So the compromise is she takes ballet and … Continue reading
A New Team Adventure Begins: Soccer Tourney [Madysen]
As has become Madysen’s yearly summer ritual, Madysen has switched club soccer teams. She leaves her old team with no ill feelings or regrets; rather she’s moving up an age group. Thankfully, her search for a new team was relatively … Continue reading
