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They’re back.

The last few weeks have been a nightmare (pun intended) with my night terrors. Last night was a really bad one and I actually remember some it. What I don't remember, Bryan filled in for me. I was absolutely petrified and couldn't move. Literally could…

Cut the Cord

We did it. Finally did it. We returned the cable box and no longer are connected to the modern world. OK, we still have our super-fast broadband Internet access... but back to basics with only broadcast TV stations coming through an antenna on the roof…

A Fun Interlude

I got an extra special lunch date today - with my son! It was a normally scheduled "Daddy Day" - one the few remaining Daddy Days, I might add - but Bryan was interested in a lunch-time presentation over at NREL about Going Solar. Conveniently,…

John Kerry Healthcare Speech

Why, oh why, didn't this man win? Maybe he didn't come out swinging hard enough - like he does in this speech about healthcare in America. Go John, go.

Rough Day

OK, so it finally happened. I went to pick Declan up and when I asked how he day was, instead of the usual, "great!" - I got the look from his teacher. You know. That look. Where I knew he must of been a complete…

I can’t be held accountable for Chia destruction.

Why do they think up such silly widgets? They are inane but addictable. Is that a word? My latest obsession is the Chia Pet Widget. I have killed it about 5 times already from forgetting to water it. Much like my plants and flowers, but…

Concussion Preparedness Training

Declan slipped and fell on the stairs at Water World yesterday and clocked his head pretty hard on the edge of the step. Since Declan is usually so cautious he rarely falls (hard), we were completely unprepared for a hard knock like that. I am…