Wow! One week from today will be an historic day in the good old U.S. of A. Barak Obama will be sworn in and become the first African American ever elected as President. I am elated, as are the great majority of my friends. One thing (among many) that I … Continue reading
When I lived in Tennessee, I used to get a group of a dozen or so friends and head up to West Virginia for some whitewater rafting. The New River is rated class II-IV and is a wonderful family adventure. (Rivers are classed from I-easy, flat-to VI-unnavigable). We always rode … Continue reading
2008 is over. I know, it was officially over on Thursday, Jan. 1, but our weekend was spent taking down holiday decorations, putting stuff away, and generally just cleaning up. That, to me, signifies more of an ending than a beginning. Closure. So yesterday, Monday, Jan. 5th, I actually felt like … Continue reading
Well, I have been researching and researching what new gadget to get to enhance and simplify my life this year. Since HK is a tekkie, i’ve bounced several ideas off him, only to be “pooh-pooed” for one reason or another. Currently, the only gadget I own, other than my desktop … Continue reading
HK and I went to Naples, Fl. to visit my parents for xmas. Something about 85-degree weather and palm trees just doesn’t support the holiday feeling, but being with family is important, so we made the 10-hour drive, pups in tow, for our “merry ho-ho”. So while we were there, … Continue reading
While in my car one day this past summer, i heard that “Million Dollar Password” was auditioning potential contestants for the show (they needed some token southerners), so i put on my cutest, and headed to the try outs. The process took all day, I kid you not, and we … Continue reading
I confess. I did the unthinkable today. I went to the MALL, against all my better judgement. I immediately regretted it, and am spanking myself. (ouch) Here are some observations that I took away from the experience: 9 out of 10 people parked in handicapped spaces are just lazy. A … Continue reading
I am posting this using a new service called Tell-a-Friend from SocialTwist. This service lets me announce about a site or a blog to my friends using Email, IM, Blogs and Social Networks. It can be used to spread the word about search engines results or interesting product offers, blog … Continue reading
In my last blog, I mentioned Prop 8, and a friend (NOT gay–gasp!) sent along this great video to share with you, dear readers. It has a blockbuster cast, including Jack Black (who plays Jesus), Neil Patrick Harris, John C. Reilly and more! So have a look, and enjoy! I love … Continue reading