To The Mall She Goes!

Today, while I work, Laura has hijacked the car and taken off to one of the local malls. I hope she’s having fun, ’cause I’m bored and I found out that I can’t do the thing I came to this office to do today. I have to wait a bit. I hope she buys me [...]

Now You Can Comment, Too!

I have turned off my enforced user authentication for commenting as I have fixed my comment spam/trackback spam blacklist. You should have no more problem if you wish to comment on my postings. However, you will still be moderated and I would appreciate it if you would use PG language. So, please, comment back to [...]

Travel Buddy

One piece of good news in this dismal week is that Laura is now with me in Washington, DC. Together, we will brave the political maelstrom [not that we can really see it, but you know what I mean...] and tour our nations capitol. We hope to visit as many museums and monuments as we [...]

Saying Goodbye

Today we said goodbye to Jason in a memorial service at which were gathered numerous friends and family – all of which had fond and funny memories of Jason. I have my own stories of escapades and adventures with Jason, but it is good to hear the stories of others. It is good to hear [...]

Gone Today…

Early this afternoon, I lost a friend. Jason is already missed and mourned. For those of us who knew him, we know that we do not grieve alone. Jason has many, many friends and we will always remember him.

Jason

Our friend Jason sleeps – he is unaware of what goes on around him. Our hearts are in pain as we fear for his life. He hovers tenuously between life and death. Our prayers are with him, and those of many others. Jason is loved and we all hope for his rapid, immediate recovery. Please, [...]

Tax Time Coming

I can’t wait for tax time. You know why? ‘Cause I usually have a large return coming. I’d like it not to be so large [I don't really enjoy giving the federal government a tax-free loan], but I’ll take it this year. I usually have so many deductions that it’s hard to put enough exemptions [...]

What Happened To The Snow?

It used to be cold here. There used to be white powder everywhere. No more. Today, the high got into the mid-sixties. That’s rather warm for Washington, DC in the winter – almost Houston warm. It makes me feel like I’m home… sort of. Well, not quite. I am getting used to being here, however. [...]

Soon, A Vacation…

I need a vacation. I’ve been working and traveling for eons, it seems. Well, not entirely, but mostly. I did get off around Christmas… but that’s not the point. I’m taking next week off and I’m not going ANYWHERE! That’s right – a vacation to nowhere. I’ve recently begun to appreciate that – even more [...]