Another baby photo!
Another baby was born March 19th! This is Remy Christina Butler, daughter of New York friends Cathy and Jeff.
Meet Oscar!
Juley and Henry had their baby! Oscar Piney was born on March 19th. I don't know much about him yet, such as does he have a middle name? I'm assuming it's not "the grouch." I do know he's super cute and big - 8 lbs 11 oz!!
No More Jeaniac
You may recall my previous posts about the "jeaniac" who insisted I wear jeans on Fridays and then claimed the jeans I was wearing weren't the right kind of jeans.
I no longer have to worry about not conforming to his version of casual dress code, as he was laid off last week. I never like to see anyone lose a job, but if he was such a nosy busy body about something not related to work, I'm not surprised that he made someone's layoff short list.
Perhaps this is a bit of karma?
I no longer have to worry about not conforming to his version of casual dress code, as he was laid off last week. I never like to see anyone lose a job, but if he was such a nosy busy body about something not related to work, I'm not surprised that he made someone's layoff short list.
Perhaps this is a bit of karma?
Birthdays!
I'm not going to berate myself for once again not taking pictures this weekend, but I really do have to start taking them - these Kodak moments are once in a lifetime.
With Grandma Dottie's birthday today and Dad's yesterday, a weekend in Roslyn was on the agenda. I rode with Bonnie and Duane to Roslyn on Saturday, where we met up with Grandma Dottie, Mom, Dad, Jon, Trevor and Steve. The "girls" went to Aberdeen to take Grandma shopping, while the guys followed close behind to prepare a surprise party for Grandma!
When we arrived at Luther and Lola's, Grandma said she thought she was losing her mind when she saw the guys there! Mission - surprise party - accomplished! After sandwiches and cake, the Healys went to Langford, while the others returned to Roslyn.
Grandma Julie was one of the few people in town, as just about everyone else seemed to be at the State Basketball Tournament in Aberdeen, where Langford unfortunately lost the championship game. We visited with Grandma and listened to the game on the radio while playing a couple of games of Hand and Foot.
On Sunday, we briefly celebrated Dad's birthday and then headed back to Roslyn, where I met up with Bonnie and Duane for a ride back home.
It was a great weekend and I look forward to seeing many of the same people this weekend in Ivanhoe!
With Grandma Dottie's birthday today and Dad's yesterday, a weekend in Roslyn was on the agenda. I rode with Bonnie and Duane to Roslyn on Saturday, where we met up with Grandma Dottie, Mom, Dad, Jon, Trevor and Steve. The "girls" went to Aberdeen to take Grandma shopping, while the guys followed close behind to prepare a surprise party for Grandma!
When we arrived at Luther and Lola's, Grandma said she thought she was losing her mind when she saw the guys there! Mission - surprise party - accomplished! After sandwiches and cake, the Healys went to Langford, while the others returned to Roslyn.
Grandma Julie was one of the few people in town, as just about everyone else seemed to be at the State Basketball Tournament in Aberdeen, where Langford unfortunately lost the championship game. We visited with Grandma and listened to the game on the radio while playing a couple of games of Hand and Foot.
On Sunday, we briefly celebrated Dad's birthday and then headed back to Roslyn, where I met up with Bonnie and Duane for a ride back home.
It was a great weekend and I look forward to seeing many of the same people this weekend in Ivanhoe!
Cameron Grace Waters
Welcome Cameron (Cami) Grace Waters, daughter of Brodie and Cindy, friends from Jacksonville whom some of you may remember from our wedding.
I've never known so many pregnant people at one time - so between now and August (at least), you'll see many, many new baby pictures on my blog!
I finally made the front page!
For those of you who know that I was once an aspiring journalist, you know there would have been no bigger thrill than for my words to make the front page of the New York Times. I'm amazed to report that the day has come!
I wrote that comment yesterday in response to news that Gov. Eliot Spitzer, long-revered for cracking down on crime - including prostitution rings - has been caught participating (i.e., a client) in a prostitution ring himself.
While this type of hypocritical - and all too frequent - behavior disgusts me, it's a pretty minor story outside New York. However, I had to share my brush with fame! I would have guessed that they randomly publish these quotes on the front page, but since it's only part of my comment it must have been hand-picked!
I wrote: “Is it power that leads people to do such arrogant, foolish things or is it that arrogant fools are the ones who most often come to power?”
Maybe I have found a way to use my journalism degree after all...
I wrote that comment yesterday in response to news that Gov. Eliot Spitzer, long-revered for cracking down on crime - including prostitution rings - has been caught participating (i.e., a client) in a prostitution ring himself.While this type of hypocritical - and all too frequent - behavior disgusts me, it's a pretty minor story outside New York. However, I had to share my brush with fame! I would have guessed that they randomly publish these quotes on the front page, but since it's only part of my comment it must have been hand-picked!
I wrote: “Is it power that leads people to do such arrogant, foolish things or is it that arrogant fools are the ones who most often come to power?”
Maybe I have found a way to use my journalism degree after all...
Brennan
Here we are with Brennan when we met him for the first time on Saturday! He's got the most amazing big blue eyes and strawberry blond hair. My photography efforts were nil, as usual, so I didn't get a photo of him with Sophia. She's so enamored of her baby brother that she even started to cry when he did!
We also enjoyed hearing about Sara's month in Tanzania and viewing a few dozen of her hundreds of photos. The pictures probably didn't do it justice, but even from them one could tell that it was an incredible experience!
Just a thought...
There's been so much talk and hype about how Obama has "brought millions of new voters into politics." While I'm a rare breed who's been interested in politics since age six (or maybe younger), I'm certainly aware that many of those in my age cohort and younger (and older) don't share that enthusiasm.
This surge in interest is a wonderful thing, but these claims of Obama's influence have got me thinking. Is it really him or is it that seven years of Bush have been so damaging and alienating that these people would've been energized by someone, anyone offering a different point of view?
Just a thought...
This surge in interest is a wonderful thing, but these claims of Obama's influence have got me thinking. Is it really him or is it that seven years of Bush have been so damaging and alienating that these people would've been energized by someone, anyone offering a different point of view?
Just a thought...
Funny Because It's True
Last week I came across a blog called "Stuff White People Like." It's absolutely hilarious and frankly, there are only a few characteristics that don't describe me to a "T." If the postings themselves aren't funny enough, the comments by people offended by them are a special treat. If you can't laugh at yourself, at whom can you laugh?
As of today, the blogger has made 81 posts. I'd list those that apply to me, but there are about 75 of them. While I do think it's incredibly amusing that someone (rumor has it the blogger is white) has me pegged so well, I'm kind of bummed because I really thought I was more original.
Turns out, I'm just a stereotypical white person, except I love my parents, hate marijuana and have no interest in Michel Gondry or Mos Def (or know who they are, for that matter).
As of today, the blogger has made 81 posts. I'd list those that apply to me, but there are about 75 of them. While I do think it's incredibly amusing that someone (rumor has it the blogger is white) has me pegged so well, I'm kind of bummed because I really thought I was more original.
Turns out, I'm just a stereotypical white person, except I love my parents, hate marijuana and have no interest in Michel Gondry or Mos Def (or know who they are, for that matter).
Happy Grammar Day!
Yes, fellow grammarphiles (and phobes, too!), today is National Grammar Day! As a card-carrying member of SPOGG, the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar, I'm spreading the word. Well, SPOGG doesn't actually issue cards, but if they did I would carry one.
How can we participate? It's rather simple, according to SPOGG:
"Speak well! Write well! And on March 4, march forth and spread the word. If you see a sign with a catastrophic apostrophe, send a kind note to the storekeeper. If your local newscaster says "Between you and I," set him straight with a friendly e-mail."
Hmmm....I saw an unfortunate sign in a restaurant I visited on Sunday. Apparently, they are open until 1 am on "Friday's" and "Saturday's." I'm not sure what those days possess, but the sign is just one example of a "catastrophic apostrophe." Maybe I should send them a note! However, there are so many examples of poor grammar that I could spend my entire life sending letters.
I used to have a rule that I wouldn't eat/buy/participate in anything fraught with grammar and spelling mistakes. My options became so limited that I had to give it up!
In celebration of Grammar Day, here are a few fun grammar websites:
Grammar Girl
A Way with Words
GrammarBlog
Cheryl Norman, Grammar Cop
Also, my top five grammar pet peeves:
1. The aforementioned "catastrophic apostrophe"
2. Misplaced and too-frequent commas
3. "I" when it should be "me"
4. "Myself" when it should be "me"
5. "First come, first serve" (It should be served, unless the first one there will be doing the serving or playing tennis.)
**I'd like to note that my grammar is never flawless. I've written this post in appreciation of good grammar, not a criticism of those who make mistakes or don't care about grammar.**
Fridge Update
After about 12 hours of intermittent buzzing, the new fridge has been quiet since Friday. Now it really is the greatest machine ever. :) How novel to pull something, anything from the fridge and have it not be frozen.
And who says I don't appreciate the little things in life?
And who says I don't appreciate the little things in life?
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