Yesterday, while reading Facebook, I learned of a heinous tragedy that struck someone who is the “Friend of one of my Friends.” This woman shared that her two granddaughters were tragically killed in a house fire. The only reason I know of this event is because my sister-in-law relayed the story on her Facebook page,…
Immortality
Sunday is once again upon us and I feel moved to contemplate one of the most discussed and often controversial aspects of religion, Immortality. When you break it down, it’s really the fuel that fires the teachings of almost every belief system ever known to mankind. The notion that we can exist in some form…
FarmVille Flunkie
The title says it all. I can’t handle it. The pressure’s unbearable. Games are supposed to be fun, relaxing; if nothing else, a form of escape from the constant drive and demands of everyday life. And that’s where I flunk FarmVille. Or maybe, FarmVille fails me. I don’t know, it really doesn’t matter. The one…
Beet It
Almost two years ago, I decided I wanted to join the ranks of “The Juicers.” You know, those health conscious, organic loving, trend setting folks who consume a portion of their daily allowance of fruits and vegetables in the form of home made juice. My eternally supportive family jumped on the bandwagon and, with the…
Bellum Internecinum
This year we are trying something new. We are embarking upon the experience of having professional care for our yard. And I have to say, I love my yard people. They came out on a Sunday to spray our yard for emergent weeds. And when they were done, they gave me 2 free pens! The…
Believe
Being that today is Sunday, sharing song lyrics that talk about “miracles” just seems appropriate. From The Ramones 1989 album Brain Drain, a couple of verses from “I Believe in Miracles.” Written by Dee Dee Ramone and Daniel Rey. I used to be on an endless run Believed in miracles ‘cuz I’m one I’ve been…
Upon Closer Examination
It’s way too early in the morning to annoy me with your prattlings. Come back around lunch time, will ya. But, but . . . I really do have a legitimate reason for interrupting your post breakfast/pre-noon time nap. Upon closer examination of my blog pictures, this weird thing is in my living room and…
Valentine’s Day
I know, I know, it’s a bit late. But, I did want to share the results of our annual loot swap. In all honesty, nothing tangible changed hands because both gifts, given and received, were “virtual” in nature. The only “real” items involved were the dineros that were quickly and painlessly deleted from my bank…
I am Chert
Any one remember a time, many moons ago, when Barbara Walters and her celebrity interviews were considered controversial and ground breaking. She once asked the great Katherine Hepburn, “What kind of tree are you?” Sounds pretty silly and tame by today’s standards. But, if Baba Wawa were to ever interview me, I’m ready. Only she…
My Daily Minefield 