| 12/15/2007 |
Karen and I watched the movie Superbad last night. Good one-liners. I worked
today. Karen and Bridget went to Baltimore to see Grandpa Allen.
Carroll College in Montana won the NAIA football championship....again!
|
| 12/14/2007 |
Bridget and I went to the model trains at Brookside Gardens. We met Rebecca
and her daddy there. Fun time. We also walked outside since it was nice
out. Later, Bridget and I went to the library to return books and we ran
into Bridget's friend and classmate Teresa!
I finished the book "Black Water," by Joyce Carol Oates. I didn't
care for it that much.
|
| 12/12/2007 |
I finished the movie Oceans 13. Almost as good as 11 and of course better
than 12. |
| 12/11/2007 |
I went to the dentist yesterday. No problems. Bridget was good.
I happened on the site linkedin.com. Professional "networking site."
Set up my "profile." Wasn't reading the directions carefully when
it asked to send notification and invitations to my address book. So, my
Yahoo! address book all got invites. Sorry if you were on that list.
|
| 12/07/2007 |
Happy 40th to my friend Brad Pfaff.
Bridget and I joined Jonathan and his daughter Rebecca at the Meadowside
Nature Center. We enjoyed the exhibits and the snow. We all came to our
house and Rebecca and Bridget made a snowman. Then played inside. Fun fun.
|
| 12/04/2007 |
Bridget went to preschool today. Windy and cold. I got some Christmas Shopping
done and ran a couple errands. I also finsihed the book " Roads Not
Taken: Tales of Alternate History." It is a collection of short stories.
Not something I usually read, but I enjoyed it. Now on Bookcrossing.com!
|
| 11/30/2007 |
Bridget and I met Armann, his brother, and his dad Steve at the Meadowside
Nature Center in Montgomery County. It was the second time this week Bridget
and I had gone there (which was also the second time we had ever been there.)
Bridget and Armann played, mostly were nice to each other, and tuckered
each other out.
|
| 11/27/2007 |
I finished Talk to Me. Interesting to watch. |
| 11/26/2007 |
I finished "The Book of Fate," by Brad Meltzer. Good fun read.Need
to decide what I read next. |
| 11/24/2007 |
We watched the final espisode of The Sopranos. We've been watching the show
since Bridget was born. Personally, I didn't mind at all how the show ended.
I might have felt differently had I seen it live, but I think it ended fine.
|
| 11/23/2007 |
Been a couple of weeks since I last posted a blog entry. We had a great
Thanksgiving. Went to Baltimore at Mary's. Good food and company! It was
70 degrees when we left DC at noon, and it was high 40s with a stiff wind
when we returned at night. Windy today, but Bridget and I finished raking
the front yard. The County took away the leaves today. Now I just have to
do the backyard.....
|
| 11/09/2007 |
I have uploaded some photos from October,
2007. Enjoy! |
| 11/04/2007 |
I finished the book "The Plot Against America," by Philip Roth.
Excellent book; one of the best I've read in the past two or three years.
Chiefs got hammered. Washington Huskies won yesterday. My fantasy team did
ok...I should win. |
| 11/02/2007 |
Bridget and Karen went to a party in Baltimore tonight. I took the opportunity
to see a movie in a theater. I saw We Own the Night, with Mark Wahlberg.
Love Mark Wahlberg. Ok movie, not great. I ate at Five Guys for dinner.
|
| 11/01/2007 |
Bridget and I went to playgroup at Brian, Andrew, and Colin's house. They
have a big inflatable "bouncy." Fun times. Then we went to the
library. Later we went to a nearby farm to get two pumpkins. We all carved
one later. |
| 10/31/2007 |
Bridget had a good day. I drove her down to her mom's office and she attended
a Halloween party. I went to Pentagon City to kill time.
We went around the neighborhood tonight for Halloween. Bridget had a good
time. She got a lot of candy. People loved her witch costume. We also stopped
by our neighbor Nick's house and chatted for a while.
|
| 10/30/2007 |
At preschool today Bridget participated in a parade. She wore her witch
costume and walked down the sidewalk with her classmates and teachers. I'll
put some photos up soon.
|
| 10/28/2007 |
The rain finally stopped so I was able to get some yard work done. I mowed
the front and back and bagged some leaves.
We went to White Flint Mall so Bridget could partake in the Halloween festivities
there. She wore her witch costume again. She got a lot of candy! We went
to Jonathan's Pub for dinner afterwards.
|
| 10/27/2007 |
Bridget and Karen went to Teresa's house. She is in Bridget's class. It
was Teresa's third birthday. They had fun.
After I got back from work, we went to a Halloween party at our neighbor's
house. Fun fun and good food.
I watched the movie Hostel Part 2. Not as good as the first movie, but good
nonetheless.
|
| 10/26/2007 |
Bridget and I had a good few days alone. We ate out for dinners, went to
the library, went for walks, and she went to preschool twice. Karen got
home last night. Bridget was happy to see her mommy!
|
| 10/22/2007 |
We've been up to a lot. On Saturday evening we went to Cabin John Park to
ride the Halloween Train. I waited in line for two hours while Bridget and
Karen watched Halloween movies on a big screen. We met some nice people.
The train ride was fun!
Karen left yesterday for Arizona for a few days. Business trip. Bridget
and I are holding down the fort.
I watched the movie The Invisible. Not a bad flick, not a good flick.
I finished the book "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,"
by Robert Fulghum. Why have I waited so long to read this book? I don't
know.
|
| 10/17/2007 |
I finished reading "The Innocent Man," by John Grisham. Excellent
book. Non-fiction.
Monday at work Danica McKeller, of the Wonder Years, was in the store promoting
her book. Last night some fitness guru was there. |
| 10/15/2007 |
Happy anniversary to my brother Chris and his wife Erin!
I finished Entourage, Season Three: Part 2 today. I love that show! |
| 10/14/2007 |
I finally got some movies up. They are from this
past spring and summer. |
| 10/13/2007 |
I worked a short day. Then I joined Bridget and Karen at a birthday party
for Bridget's friend Joey. Moms, dads and kids had fun. Beer and brats for
the adults.
Karen and I watched the movie The Bridge. It is about the Golden Gate Bridge
and suicide jumpers. A very good documentary, despite the subject matter.
|
| 10/12/2007 |
Bridget's Grandpa Tom came for a visit Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday
night we went to a Mexican/Latin American restaruant. Thursday Bridget,
myself and Grandpa Tom played at our house. We went for a walk and Bridget
collected leaves. Nice time. No photos because I still have to replace my
digital camera that was stolen from our house. Soon, soon.
|
| 10/08/2007 |
Happy Native American Extermination Day, also known as Columbus Day. What
a waste of a holiday.
I worked. Bridget and Karen swam and enjoyed the 88 degree weather. After
Bridget went to bed, we finished season five, part one of the Sopranos.
|
| 10/06/2007 |
Bridget had a good time at dance class yesterday. I worked at Borders. Busy
busy.
Karen and I watched Knocked Up. Not as good as I was expecting, but funny. |
| 10/05/2007 |
Bridget had playgroup at Willow's house. Fun time.
I finished the book "Blaze," by Stephen King. Very good, more
like his good, old stuff. |
| 10/02/2007 |
I finished the book "The
Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City," by Jennifer
Toth. Interesting read.
Today Bridget started going to preschool for 4 hours!
|
| 09/30/2007 |
Yesterday I worked. Karen and Bridget first went to Bridget's dance class.
Then they went to a fair at Bridget's preschool. Had a very good crockpot
meal Friday night.
I got to watch the UW Huskies play well against USC. Huskies lost, but it
was a good game. Chiefs won today. Not bad.
|
| 09/28/2007 |
Bridget's friends Joey and Lucas came over for a playdate. They shared toys
and played. Mostly......
|
| 09/24/2007 |
Good weekend. Karen and I watched Maxed Out, a documentary about the credit
card industry. Very good. Frontline also did a piece on the industry. I
pay my cards off every month thank you.
|
| 09/20/2007 |
Bridget and I had an eventful day today.
First, I took Bridget to preschool. She cried a bit, but made it through.
I went grocery shopping during those two hours. After school, I ran home
and plugged in the crockpot; the time was 11:40. Then we went to Sarah and
Aaron's playgroup. We returned at 1:10 pm.
Second, when we opened our front door, we noticed that the back door was
broken in. I called 911 to report an obvious burglary. Thankfully, nothing
of value was stolen...a broken! digital camera and that is about it. 'Course,
now i have to pay to put in new backdoors (we have two).
Our theory (me and the police officer) is that kids just looking for kicks
broke in. Oh, one thing they took was two juice boxes. Guess they were thirsty.
Greatttttttt.....
|
| 09/19/2007 |
I finished the book "Lisey's Story," by Stephen King.
Happy 29th birthday to my sister Rachael!
Also, click here for photos from Bridget's playgroup. |
| 09/18/2007 |
Bridget had her second day of preschool today. She enjoyed it, but was a
little upset at the beginning. In October she starts going to school four
hours at a time.
Speaking of preschool, here are some photos from her first
day last week!!
|
| 09/15/2007 |
Today is our sixth wedding anniversary! Karen, Bridget and I went out to
eat at a Latin American restaurant near our home. Then, Karen and I watched
the documentary Cocaine Cowboys. |
| 09/14/2007 |
I finished the movie Wild Hogs last night. I'll never get that 90 minutes
back..... |
| 09/13/2007 |
Yesterday we went to a music event at White Flint Mall. A guy played guitar
and sang songs for kids. Bridget sang and danced with other kids. Lots of
babies there! We then had a snack at Borders and rode the small train at
the mall. Fun! I had to work at night, so I was back at the mall later.
Today we had playgroup at our house! Bridget and nine of her friends played
outside, inside, and were LOUD. All cooperated....mostly....and most of
the time! I'll have pics of course. |
| 09/11/2007 |
Today was Bridget's first day of preschool! She cried a bit, but when we
picked her up, she was talking all about what she did. She ususally goes
twice a week, but won't until next Tuesday because this Thursday is a Jewish
holiday. I have a couple of photos to put up soon. |
| 09/09/2007 |
I mowed the lawn this morning, and weed-wacked some areas. Then we went
to Lake Needwood to play. We all rode the "tour boat"t here around
the lake. Saw some turtles, geese and ducks. Before that we ate at a new
BBQ restaurant in Derwood.
Oh, and the Washington Huskies are 2-0! Here comes Ohio State! Don't ask
me about my Chiefs....they lost 20-3 to Houston. Ouch.
|
| 09/07/2007 |
Bridget had a playdate with Armann. We went to Brookside Gardens and played.
Fun fun. Bridget showed Armann the turtles and fish. I fed Armann's two
month old brother part of a bottle.
We went to Five Guys for dinner. Good times.
|
| 09/06/2007 |
Today Bridget had orientation at preschool. Fun stuff. She had 45 minutes
of getting to know her teachers and classmates. I went to orientation for
parents. The school smells like my gradeschool. After orientation Bridget
and I went to playgroup at a friends' house.
We had dinner at Rebecca's house. Homemade pizza! Fun.
I finished Extras, Season One tonight. Doubt I'll see any other seasons.
Not a bad show, just not as entertaining as I thought it would be.
|
| 09/05/2007 |
Karen left today for Michigan. On business. So Bridget and I have the fort
to keep down. Today we are running some errands and going out to dinner.
I watched the movie Shooter. I love Mark Wahlberg.
|
| 08/31/2007 |
Funny how politics works. I thought McCain was invincible for the GOP nod.
Now, it looks like Huckabee is rising..... |
| 08/24/2007 |
We got back from Sesame Place, near Philadelphia. Great time! Weather cooperated
to a point....but at least it wasn't 99 degrees with high humidity. Bridget
loved all the rides and water attractions. I'll post photos soon. |
| 08/20/2007 |
Kitchen update......the cabinets are in and all done! The guys left today.
We have a temporary counterop (our old one) in. Fully functional kitchen.
Counterop in ten days or so (I hope.) Just need to replace one drawer door.
Fun fun! |
| 08/15/2007 |
I have finally put up some June,
2007 photos. Better late than never. |
| 08/14/2007 |
Kitchen work has begun. They took out the old kitchen and have started doing
the drywall work. Not much of that. They also ran wiring and such. All old
appliances and cabinets are GONE. Here
are a few photos, and I'll update them as work progresses. |
| 08/12/2007 |
We went to the DC Trolley Museum, which is about two-three miles or so from
our house. Bridget rode the trolley twice; me once; Karen twice. Nice collection
in the museum section, and a fun ride on an old trolley.
We are getting the kitchen ready to be remodeled. Deconstruction starts
tomorrow.
Last night I finished Entourage: Season Three, Part One. I love that show!
|
| 08/10/2007 |
I finished the book "The Skin Trade." It is a compilation of stories
by Stephen King and two other writers. Entertaining.
PS. It is hot here. |
| 08/06/2007 |
I found out that one of my grade school teachers passed away in late July.
Sister Dolores Crosby, who happened to be one of Bing Crosby's nieces. Here
is a link
to a terrific story on her. |
| 08/03/2007 |
I finished the book, "The Time Traveler's Wife," by Audrey Niffenegger.
Great read, one of my favorites. Excellent book! |
| 08/02/2007 |
Bridget and I went to playgroup at Marshall and Will, and Charlotte's house.
B had a good time.
Then, at night, I went to poker night again. Came out over a buck ahead.
Not bad.
|
| 07/30/2007 |
Eventful weekend. Saturday I worked, and then drove to Cabin John Park to
meet Karen and Bridget at a birthday party for Bridget's friend Armann.
Then home. Sunday we went to a farm in Montgomery County, for the county's
annual "Farm Day." We rode a tractor, played on a haystack, and
looked at animals. Fun fun. Then it rained, finally. Lot of it. As my dad
says, "We need it!"
|
| 07/22/2007 |
I watched Norbit. I'll never get that time back. |
| 07/21/2007 |
Harry Potter day at work. I went in last night as a customer to observe
the craziness. Crazy. Today at work it was nuts. Fun to see.
I did see former US Secretary of Education William Bennett shopping at the
store. Wonder if he was buying Harry Potter?
|
| 07/20/2007 |
Last night I played poker at the home of one of the mom's in Bridget's mommy
playgroup. (I'm the only dad.) The dad was the organizer, with his workmates.
I lost .90 at the end of the night. Low stakes.
Today we went to Bridget's friend Rebecca's house. We hung out with her,
her brothers, and her dad Jon. Fun stuff.
|
| 07/16/2007 |
I finished the book "Lies, And the Lying Liars Who Tell them: A Fair
and Balanced Look at the Right," by Al Franken. Good book!
I also know that I have to put up some photos and movies. I am behind on
that. Soon, I promise, soon! |
| 07/12/2007 |
Bridget's friends Margaret
and Kit came over for a visit with their daddy Kevin. We all had fun.
The kids played inside, out in the backyard, and went for a wagon ride.
Good times.
Bridget and I then went to Wheaton Woods park and spent
an hour and a half there. Bridget made some friends and played with a
dog named Charlie.
I also finished Season Two of Entourage. Love it!
|
| 07/09/2007 |
I watched The Good Shepherd. Good movie. Just a little too long. |
| 07/08/2007 |
I mowed the lawn and did some other small yard work. I didn't drink enough
water, so I had a small headache.
Karen, Bridget and I went to a new restaurant in downtown Rockville. Gordon
Busch. Good stuff. |
| 07/07/2007 |
I finished the book "The Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini. Great
book. A great book.
I worked six hours. Then came home and had a disgusting, disgusting "pad
thai" dish from CostCo. Ugh. I told Karen it was more like "pad
try."
|
| 07/05/2007 |
I worked for six hours yesterday. Then Karen, Bridget and I went to see
the fireworks on the Mall. We went to Karen's coworker Walt's condo, located
on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Great food, fireworks and fun. Made it there
and back with little trouble. |
| 07/03/2007 |
Karen and I saw Hall and Oates at the Strathmore. Excellent concert and
a great venue. Bridget's babysitter was her Grandmom Mary. She wasn't happy
to see us leave, but survived. |
| 07/02/2007 |
I finished the book "Murderer with a Badge," by Edward Humes.
Very good read. I like his stuff.
Tonight Karen and I are going to see Hall and Oates at the Strathmore. Should
be fun. |
| 06/27/2007 |
Bridget and I went to summer story hour at the library yesterday. Saw Sara
and Aaron and Avery. Daddy got to hold a three month old boy named Harlon!
It is hot as a sauna in DC now. 90s with high humidity. Like walking into
a bowl of hot soup. |
| 06/23/2007 |
I finished watching the first season of Entourage. Love it. |
| 06/22/2007 |
We had a nice Friday. Went to playgroup at Colin's, Andrew's, and Bryan's
house. Bridget had a lot of fun. Then she and I did a couple of errands
and played here. We did go on a nice stroller walk. Saw her friend Avery,
and played at her house. |
| 06/20/2007 |
I got an email that Bobby
Dreiling died last week. We are all getting older. |
| 06/17/2007 |
Happy Father's Day. I worked in the yard, mowing and putting down mulch.
Took out a bush root. Yes, the hottest day of the week, but the only time
I could do all that. Went to the Royal Mile for dinner.
Click
here for the Washington Post article and Bridget's front page photo.
|
| 06/15/2007 |
Bridget went to playgroup at Joey and Lucas' house. She walked in their
backyard forest with other kids. Fun fun!
I finished Season Two of Six Feet Under. Will start season three sometime
soon.
|
| 06/11/2007 |
Bridget went to Cabin John Park with her Grandma Scottie and her dad. They
rode the train and played on the playground. Then went to lunch at Five
Guys. Bridget said goodbye to her Grandma Scottie who was flying back to
Montana with Grandpa Tom. A good visit! Photos soon!
It has also been a week or so since Bridget last wore a diaper! Potty Power!!!!
|
| 06/10/2007 |
Bridget had fun with her two grandmothers and her mom. They went shopping
and out to lunch. Matt stayed home and cleaned the gutters and performed
other yard work. And fixed the bathroom sink. |
| 06/09/2007 |
We didn't do too much today. Bridget's grandparents came up for a visit.
We went to Wheaton Woods park, and played in our backyard. Bridget and her
mom then went to a birthday party in Baltimore. Matt and his parents went
to church and then to a great Greek restaurant in Rockville.
I watched the first four episodes of Entourage. Entertaining.
|
| 06/08/2007 |
Bridget hosted her Friday playgroup today! Lots of kids showed up: Joey,
Lucas, Sara, Aaron, Marshall, William, and Charlotte! Bridget showed off
her toys, her fish Fred, and her swingset. She even went on rides with other
kids in her wagon. I may have some photos later.
Bridget then spent the afternoon with her grandparents while her parents
went out to dinner and some house business.
|
| 06/07/2007 |
Went to the dentist today. All good. Bridget played nice while she waited.
Last night I finished "Digital Fortress," by Dan Brown. Not a
good read. I hope he doesn't publish again. More requests from other people
on www.paperbackswap.com. I'm telling you, it is a great site!
Bridget and I also went to the Air and Space Museum downtown. We met up
with her grandparents then came home and played. Fun fun! Went to a Mexican
restaurant in Wheaton for dinner. Good!
|
| 06/06/2007 |
Bridget had a nice visit today from her paternal grandparents! They watched
her while her daddy mowed the lawn. We then went to the Wheaton horse stables
and rode the merrygoround at Wheaton Regional Park. Had a nice chicken dinner
tonight. |
| 06/05/2007 |
Bridget and I went to a new playgroup....the resurrected Montgomery County
SAHD playgroup. The host lives less than a mile from our house, which is
nice. Three other dads there, with two having young babies.
I mailed a couple other books using www.paperbackswap.com and two cds as
well to www.swapacd.com. I'm telling you, they are great sites to get rid
of unwanted/read books and cds. Economical too....I'm just saying.....
|
| 06/04/2007 |
May is over (so sad.) We are looking forward to a great June. Bridget's
paternal grandparents are coming out tomorrow for a few days. That will
be fun.
It rained about an inch yesterday. So, I couldn't mow the lawn. I cleaned
the office and placed books on www.paperbackswap.com and cds on www.swapacd.com.
If you want to visit either, I encourage it. A great way to recycle and
save money!
|
| 05/31/2007 |
I finished reading "Flags of Our Fathers." Great book! |
| 05/28/2007 |
Yesterday we went to a shopping mall. Bridget rode a merrygoround there
four times. We shopped at Eddie Bauer.
I finished the movie Fast Food Nation. Not nearly as good as the book. |
| 05/26/2007 |
I worked today. Not a bad day at the bookstore. Busy though. Duh, it is
Saturday.
Bridget and Karen went to the zoo with Renee, Tim and Nick. They then went
to eat at Stained Glass Pub One. |
| 05/25/2007 |
Bridget had a good time at playgroup today. She walked through the woods,
played with a dog, and went on a swingset. She had fun.
Tried "Korean Ribs" in the crockpot. Good stuff. |
| 05/23/2007 |
The Sonics got the number two pick in the NBA draft! Should be an interesting
year for them. Of course, I still think their new owner is a jackass. |
| 05/21/2007 |
Didn't do too much today. We went to a park where Bridget played with two
other girls. At work tonight I helped the current President Bush's sister
find some books. |
| 05/20/2007 |
Busy weekend. I worked Saturday and Bridget and Karen did this and that.
Today, Grandmom Mary came over and played with Bridget and helped Karen
clean some of the front yard. I mowed the back, took care of some outside
business, etc. We tried two new Crockpot meals this weekend; one each night.
|
| 05/18/2007 |
Photos: March/April/May 2007.
Finally......
Yesterday Karen went to a spa for the day/night. Bridget and I had fun.
We went to Barnaby's for dinner. After Bridget went to bed, I watched Little
Children.
Today Bridget's friend Rebecca came over with her daddy Jonathan. We all
had fun.
|
| 05/16/2007 |
Bridget's friend Armann came over. They played on Bridget's new swingset
and fed her fish. Armann's dad Steve had fun too. Photos soon.
I went to the Royal Mile last night for my birthday dinner. Fish and chips
(almost as good as the Dubliner) a nice dessert, an Irish beer and a port
wine. Nice.
|
| 05/15/2007 |
I am 36 years old today. My warranty is running out. |
| 05/13/2007 |
After three Sundays, I have finished Bridget's swingset! I will post photos
soon. Finaly, finally!
Saturday night we watched The Last King of Scotland. Very good. |
| 05/11/2007 |
Bridget and I went to playgroup. It was at Andrew and Brian's house. Fun
times. Bridget climbed on their swingset and was a good girl. We also stopped
by the carpet store to put a down payment on new carpet. And got two houseplants
at Home Depot. Warm today...had to turn the AC on for a little bit. Great......
Happy Birthday to John Weinfurter!
|
| 05/10/2007 |
We had part of the interior of our house painted today. The living room,
upstairs hallway, and trim. Plus some trim in the playroom/den, and a trim
repair. Not bad price. Also sold my extension ladder to the foreman. Need
to get a smaller extension ladder than I had. Next step is carpet.
|
| 05/07/2007 |
I finished the movie Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price. I was expecting
a documentary on Walmart. Instead, this was a hatchet job on Walmart. Frontline
did an episode on Walmart once; that was more two-sided. I won't get these
95 minutes back!
|
| 05/06/2007 |
Today we went to a birthday party for Bridget's friend Aviary. Bridget played
on the swingset, went on an "adventure hunt," and had a good time.
So did her mommy and daddy.
|
| 05/01/2007 |
Happy May 1, 2007! May is my favorite month.
Bridget had her first dental visit today. She allowed the dentist to count
her teeth. No problems. Good to go for another six months. |
| 04/28/2007 |
I finished the book "The Brief History of the
Dead," by Kevin Brockmeier. Interesting and fun read. I think I'll
eventually read other books by him. I'll return this one to the library
this coming week.
I also finished the movie Half Nelson. The star, Ryan Gosling, was nominated
for Best Actor for this year's Academy Awards. Very good movie.
|
| 04/22/2007 |
Last night I watched This Film is Not Yet Rated. A documentary on the movie
ratings system. Interesting.
Today I cleaned the gutters, "summerized" the lawn mower, mowed
the lawn, cleaned up sticks, and put down mulch in the front yard's flower
beds. Ate at Five Guys as a reward. Karen and Bridget went to Cabin John
Park. Lot of kids playing. Great weather (finally.)
|
| 04/20/2007 |
Bridget had a busy, busy day. She went to playgroup at Sara and Aaron's
house. It was Sara's first birthday. Then later in the day she went to Rebecca's
house to play. She jumped on a huge trampoline and played on swings. |
| 04/13/2007 |
Bridget hosted her first playgroup today! Only one family came from the
group....everyone else was either sick, out of town, or had family commitments.
Andrew and Brian, identical twins, had fun playing with Bridget and her
toys.
I saw The Departed last night. Very good.
|
| 04/12/2007 |
Bridget's paternal great-grandmother Mimi died this morning. Here is a photo
of them together. |
| 04/10/2007 |
Not much going on here. Bridget has a touch of something, but is feeling
better. I'm getting over a cold/allergies/something. Karen had it first.
I don't have it nearly as bad as she did. Would be nice if the weather warmed
up! It was colder this Easter than on Christmas Day 2006. |
| 04/05/2007 |
I finished the book "Revelations,"
by M. Scott Byrnes. It was a quick read (obviously). On sale on Ebay
if you want it cheap.
Bridget had her three year checkup today. She did well, but didn't like
geting pricked by a needle! Well, who does? All's well.
|
| 03/31/2007 |
I finished the book "Desparate Networks," by Bill Carter. My first
media book I've read in a while. Very interesting read. I may read his book
from the 90's on late night television.
Earlier today we had a nice visit from my brother Chris, his wife Erin,
and my nephew (their son) Ryan! We hadn't seen them for six months. They
came all the way from Montana. Bridget showed them her toys, and I played
with Ryan. Well, we all did. Photos soon.
|
| 03/30/2007 |
I've uploaded some photos and movies.
February and March
2007 photos. (two albums.)
Some movies!
Third Birthday photos!
Enjoy.....
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| 03/25/2007 |
First, we had a birthday party for Bridget. Her Uncle Alex, Aunt Heather,
cousin Arianna, Grandmom Mary, and Aunt Charla came. Friends Kevin and Margaret
and Kit Mooney were there, along with Armann and his parents. Good fun.
The kids had fun after pizza and ice cream playing with bubbles in the front
yard. Photos soon.
Second, yes, Kansas did lose by 12 to UCLA. Yes Kansas couldn't buy a shot
in the paint. Yes, yes, yes. I am aware.
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| 03/24/2007 |
Kansas plays UCLA tonight. I have to work, but I'll find some way to follow
the game. Ah well. |
| 03/23/2007 |
Kansas is in the Elite Eight. Play UCLA tomorrow night for a Final Four
berth. Should be interesting. I think I had my stomach in my throat most
of last night as the game went on.
Bridget and I went to a new park today. Met our friends Anne, Aaron, and
Sara. Fun fun.
I finished Casino Royale. Good James Bond movie.
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| 03/22/2007 |
Kansas is playing Southern Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen. Tonight. So, if
you are reading this blog entry during the game, stop. Why aren't you watching
the game? Leave your PC and go watch the game! |
| 03/20/2007 |
First, Happy First Day of Spring. I thought it was on the 21st, but what
do I know? Second, Bridget barfed twice last night. Nice! |
| 03/19/2007 |
Last night Karen and I watched Little Miss Sunshine. I loved the Alan Arkin
character, but I don't know if he was good enough, or in it enough, to get
Best Supporting Actor. |
| 03/18/2007 |
Happy St. Patrick's Day, one day late. I'm not Irish, so I don't care. Nice
to celebrate something in March. I worked at night.
Kansas is in the Sweet 16. Good. In my pool, I had Louisville and Texas
going to the Final Four. Well, they didn't make it. I think I can win my
pool if Kansas wins it all, which I of course picked. So, we'll see.
I think I'm down to Obama or Edwards.....
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| 03/13/2007 |
I worked last night. Didn't get out until midnight. Don't know why....the
store wasn't that trashed, and there wasn't that much recovery. Ah well.
I finished the movie Borat when I got home. It is good and funny. Would
have been nice to see in a theater.
My Final Four picks are: Kansas Vs. Florida and Texas Vs. Louisville. Kansas
Vs. Texas in the Final. Kansas winning. My dark horse other than this Final
Four is Oregon.
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| 03/11/2007 |
Yesterday we went to Bridget's uncle Alex's wedding. It was a lovely affair,
with the ceremony, food, and dancing. Bridget was quiet during the ceremony,
ate a little, and danced a storm. She even tried the "Macarana."
I will post some shots later.
Kansas won the Big 12, after being down 22 in the first half. Oh yeah, and
they are a number one seed. As long as they don't lose in the first round
this year.....
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| 03/07/2007 |
I sent our taxes in electronically
on Sunday. Maybe Saturday evening. The state refund was posted to our
account today. Who says government doesn't work?!?!?!
Kansas men have a bye in the Big 12 tourney. Look, I don't care if they
lose the first game in the Big 12 playoffs. Just don't lose the first
round of the NCAA tourney! That's all I'm asking!
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| 03/04/2007 |
I put together a rocking horse for Bridget. It was one her uncle Alex had
as a kid. Her Grandpa Allan saved it. She likes it.
I watched the movie The 40 Year Old Virgin. I thought it would be a stupid
laugh movie, but it was hilarious. Lot of good laughs, and I think seeing
it in a crowded theater would have been great.
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| 03/03/2007 |
I worked today. Store didn't seem that busy. Might have been the good weather.
Of course, that could be an argument for having a busy store. Came home
to chili made in the crockpot! I finished the movie The Ring Two. Not as
good as the first, but a good horror flick.
Oh, and Kansas won the Big 12 regular season championship.
|
| 03/01/2007 |
I finished For Your Consideration. I actually only had about one minute
left to watch! It wasn't that good. |
| 02/28/2007 |
Happy 63rd birthday to my dad! Bridget and I called this morning. Bridget
didn't want to talk. Ah well. She talks all the other time!
Bridget and I have colds. I sound like a frog.
|
| 02/27/2007 |
I thought Tom Vilsack had a chance for the Democratic nomination. Well,
he's out! And that is too bad.
And Kansas beat Oklahoma!
I finished the book "Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American
Dream," by Barbara Ehrenreich. Interesting. Could have been better.
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| 02/26/2007 |
Was I wrong! We got about 4 inches, maybe 5. Wet snow. I shoveled the driveway
and walkway three different times. Heavy snow too. Looks good. Slushy. Surprised
the area.
I watched some of the Oscars. I haven't seen many of the films yet. I'm
sure I will when they come out on DVD.
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| 02/25/2007 |
It is snowing outside. Not too much accumulation, and the temperature is
about freezing. Supposed to be icy.
We ate at Urban Burger last night. An offshoot of Urban Barbecue. Good burgers.
It was crowded because of a Washington Post story on the joint.
I started the movie For Your Consideration. About halfway through it. Not
as good as Waiting for Guffman or Best in Show, but good.
|
| 02/22/2007 |
The OC finished as a series
tonight. I can't do justice anymore with reviews, so here is one.
I'll post others if I find them to be good.
Our foyer floor is almost done. They will come tomorrow to grout. I'll
post photos when I get a chance.
|
| 02/17/2007 |
Happy 36th Birthday to my good friend Bill Buser, of Seattle.
I worked 8 hours today. At the cash register for most of it. Good day though.
Karen and Bridget were in Baltimore area for a party and then a sleep-over
at Grandmom Mary's house. I stayed home, ate at Savannah's, and watched
The Descent, a horror movie. Not as scary/good as I thought it was going
to be.
|
| 02/16/2007 |
Last night I watched the movie Invincible. I love Mark Wahlberg. Good movie
too.
Bridget and I played on the ice again. She had a good time sliding on her
rear end. |
| 02/15/2007 |
Bridget and I ran a couple of errands. She had fun playing at Barnes and
Noble. We ate a piece of breadcake at Starbucks. Then we went home and played
on the ice. Fun fun!
I finished "The Broker," by John Grisham.
Also, here is a slide show
I put together of Bridget photos from 2006.
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| 02/14/2007 |
Happy Valentine's Day! We have snow/ice/sleet yuck!
I worked last night. The store/mall was quiet. Probably more of the same
tonight. |
| 02/11/2007 |
I've uploaded movies of Bridget. All are under
a minute. Turn up the volume! |
| 02/10/2007 |
Kansas 92 - Missouri 74.
Any questions at all?
Yesterday we went to playgroup. Bridget met a new dog!
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| 02/08/2007 |
I started my new parttime job. This one is at Borders. The store i a few
miles from home. Easy drive. Should be interesting. I worked the Holidays
at Barnes and Noble. They just didn't have the hours for seasonal folks.
So, to the other major bookstore.
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| 02/07/2007 |
We were scheduled to have our new foyer installed today. Well, the guy got
here at 10 a.m. Then he looked at the job and said, "They didn't tell
me we were taking up the floor below." So I had to call the main office
to get them to call him on his cell to say, "no, the floor does come
out." You are not supposed to install porcelain tile over hardwood.
That is basic knowledge. Installing any ceramic tile over hardwood, even
with a good underlayment, will result in BROKEN TILE.
The guy did redeem himself. When bringing in the boxed tile, he noticed
that not enough was ordered. The soonest the one box I need can get in is
next week. Joy! Good thing he didn't find that out until later.
He did take up the decades old vinyl tile and underlayment. So, next week
he will take out the existing flooring in this small area, and install porcelain.
And who said that home improvement jobs were easy? Bridget was a trooper,
so we are going to "old Macdonald's" for lunch.
|
| 02/06/2007 |
I've uploaded some photos
of Bridget's visit with her Grandpa Tom from Montana. I'll put up the movies
later.
I saw the movie The Lake House. |
| 02/05/2007 |
Bridget enjoyed a visit from her Grandpa Tom from Montana. She was very,
very, very, very talkative. She showed him how she dances. I will post photos
and movies of the visit soon. We all enjoyed a dinner of chicken (made in
the crockpot of course) yams with apples (a leftover crockpot recipe) and
risotto. Tapioca pudding for dessert. Wine as a drink for the adults.
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| 02/04/2007 |
I finished the movie Saw 3. Better than the second installment and almost
as good as the first. I wonder if there will be more in the series. I don't
see why not.
Go Dolts. I don't care, but the Dolts are an AFC team.... |
| 02/03/2007 |
I've uploaded photos taken
in January, 2007. |
| 02/02/2007 |
Bridget and I went to playgroup. Fun fun! I got to hold a baby and Bridget
played with toys and a 140 pound Rottweiller named Dodger. That dog, in
a fight, would kick my a**. |
| 02/01/2007 |
I finished the movie Final Destination 3. Not as good as the other two.
In fact, just not good. But what could I expect?!?!!? |
| 01/31/2007 |
Sherry Harper now works at O'Connor & Hannan, LLP. Please update your
contact info. |
| 01/30/2007 |
I read the book "Cell," by Stephen King. A very good book by him.
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| 01/26/2007 |
I finished the movie Click. I liked it better when they called it A Christmas
Carol....... |
| 01/21/2007 |
The futility of the New Orleans Saints continues...... |
| 01/21/2007 |
We watched the movie Who Killed the Electric Car? It was interesting, especially
since I worked in that industry for three years. Saw recognized one of the
interviewees.
Yes, and Kansas lost to Texas Tech. So what?!?!?! |
| 01/19/2007 |
I finished the book "The Stupidest Angel," by Christopher Moore.
Absolutely hilarious book! He has a new one about vampires called "You
Suck." I may read that one later. |
| 01/18/2007 |
I finished the movie Bewitched last night. It was ok. Not much like the
tv show. Interesting idea.
And Happy First Birthday to my nephew Ryan Trebon! |
| 01/15/2007 |
Kansas Jayhawks men's
basketball team beat Missouri 80-77, in Lawrence, KS. Wooohooooo.
I also put up some misc photos taken in October-November,
2006.
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| 01/13/2007 |
I saw Blood Diamond at a theater near us. Very good. First movie I've seen
at a theater in six months or so.
I also moved most of last year's blog info to the archived
section. |
| 01/12/2007 |
Yesterday Bridget and I went to a new playgroup. Bridget met some new kids
and I met some new parents. Well, moms at least! Bridget played with her
new friend Aaron's different train sets.
I finished the 1974 documentary Hearts and Minds. Very good.
|
| 01/08/2007 |
I finished the novel, "State of Fear," by Michael Crichton. Good
read. Although if you are convinced that global warming is the truth, and
not just a scientific theory, then you won't like it. |
| 01/07/2007 |
Check out the icon link below. Interesting service. I might take a look.
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| 01/06/2007 |
Ran some errands today. And I made chicken wings in the crockpot. Turned
out well.
Chiefs were hammered by the Colts. Ah well. |
| 01/05/2007 |
I updated the Lists section.
Chiefs game tomorrow. Hope they can beat the Dolts, I mean the Colts. |
| 01/02/2007 |
Karen was off today because of the Ford funeral. We went to Brookside Gardens
at night to see the annual Holiday lights. They were fun, and Bridget had
a good time. Then we got pizza from Sol del Italia.
I watched first half of the movie Hitch. Good so far. I love Will Smith.
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| 12/31/2006 |
Happy New Year's Eve! We are going to have a quiet evening. I worked all
day. Maybe watch the ball drop.
Chiefs made the playoffs. There is no exclamation point because they backed
in. |
| 12/30/2006 |
I put a couple of Christmas movies up.
We watched Thank You for Smoking. Good movie. Funny! |
| 12/29/2006 |
Bridget and I drove to meet Rebecca and her daddy Jonathan at a Krispy Kreme
donut shop. Bridget and I had a donut. We didn't stay that long, but it
was fun. Bridget got a Krispy Kreme paper hat and a balloon. |
| 12/25/2006 |
Christmas 2006 was a good Christmas! Bridget is starting to understand what
the Holidays are, and what to experience and expect! She learned about Santa
Claus and presents. She left cookies and water for Santa. She got a Thomas
tent, Thomas train set, a Thomas drum, some books, a Elmo Goes Potty DVD,
and clothes and other presents. Click here
for photos.
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| 12/20/2006 |
I finished the book "The Teeth of the Tiger," by Tom Clancy. Ok
read, compared to his other books I've read. |
| 12/16/2006 |
We watched The Passion of the Christ. Good movie. |
| 12/12/2006 |
Last night Bridget and I drove to John Weinfurter's Christmas Party at the
116 Club. Karen met us there. Good food and drink. And good to see friend
Darin as well as John. Bridget ate a lot, and had an interesting conversation
with Senator Baucus staffers and lobbyist Julie Domenick. |
| 12/08/2006 |
Bridget and I got our hair cut at Hair Cuttery. Bridget was good when she
got her trim, and watched daddy get his hair cut. We then went to Five Below
to get some candy. I found out that Five
Guys will be in the Aspen Hill Shopping Center soon!!!!!! YES!!!!! |
| 12/07/2006 |
Happy birthday to my good friend, Brad Pfaff!
The other day I wateched Hostel. Actually a good movie.
I found out that the organization that gave me my first "white collar"
job,the Congressional Economic Leadership Institute, is going out of business
(dissolving, going dormant, whatever). Too bad. It was a good place.
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| 12/04/2006 |
Busy weekend. Saturday
I went to work for an hour and dressed up in a Curious George costume
for the store's weekly story hour. Hot, hot, hot. Bridget came but didn't
know it was me (again). Then I went to CostCo while she and Karen shopped
elsewhere.
We watched The Da Vinci Code. Ok movie. I worked Sunday.
Chiefs lost. I went 1-1 in fantasy football.
And yes, Kansas lost to DePaul in basketball. Any questions?
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| 12/01/2006 |
I have a couple of new videos up. In the Movies section. I'll put some new
photos and movies up soon.
Found a grade school classmate online...Bridget Burrows. She likes the fact
that Bridget is named Bridget! So the "Where
are they Now" section is updated.
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| 11/26/2006 |
Last night we watched Capturing the Friedmans. I liked it. Different. Disturbing.
I worked today. Busy store.
I finished the book "The Road," by Cormac McCarthy. Dark. |
| 11/23/2006 |
Thanksgiving 2006. We went to my in-laws for turkey and all that. I fell
asleep on the couch after. Tomorrow Bridget and I may do a little shopping.
Depends on the traffic. I have to work tomorrow night. Should be fun. |
| 11/20/2006 |
Bridget and I had a playdate at her friend Armann's. Bridget had fun, but
wanted to leave early. |
| 11/19/2006 |
Chiefs won. I won in one of my fantasy leagues.
Raked leaves today. Well, raked them and used the blower/vac. All done.
Till next year.
I'll have photos of this and that up soon. I know I'm behind. |
| 11/15/2006 |
Today is my 1/2 birthday. I know, I know, what the heck is that? Just a
family tradition.
Oh, and the Jayhawks lost to Oral Roberts (at home) in basketball. Keep
your calls telling me that to yourselves please......
|
| 11/13/2006 |
Bridget's friend Armann came over for a visit. We hadn't seen him and his
dad Steve for over a month. The kids played and the adults talked...politics
of course. |
| 11/12/2006 |
I worked 8 hours today, then went to my friend Jonathan's house to see some
of the NFL night game on his huge HD tv. Chiefs lost earlier in the day,
but I won one of my fantasy games. |
| 11/11/2006 |
Happy birthday to Washington State. I know this because of fourth grade.
I raked the front yard today. It was 78 degrees. Smelled like spring. |
| 11/09/2006 |
Karen flew out this morning (early) to Seattle for one night. Some focus
group for work. Bridget and I had a good day. We went to the mall to get
her new shoes. We also went out to dinner at Barnaby's. I rented Saw II.
Not as good as Saw I, but still a good rental. I will probably rent Saw
III when I makes it to video. |
| 11/05/2006 |
I worked another half shift today. Came home and raked the leaves in the
front. One of our trees still has a significant amount of leaves on it,
but I needed to rake what was there. Two huge piles. The back will be raked
when most of the leaves on trees back there are down.
|
| 11/04/2006 |
I worked today. In the children's section of the bookstore, they had a storytime
on Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Karen and Bridget came to it. The manager
had me dress up in the Clifford costume! I went out with the kids and basically
just sat there while they hugged me and asked questions to the reader. Bridget
didn't know it was me. She had fun!
We watched the movie Capote. Well, Karen did. I fell asleep about 40 minutes
in.
|
| 11/03/2006 |
I finished the book "Angels and Demons," by Dan Brown. |
| 11/01/2006 |
Bridget and I went to St. Jude's for All Saint's Day. She was quiet for
the most part. This was her first Mass to attend. She did fall off the pew
while playing around and had to be taken outside. I think she was more embarrassed
than hurt! Went to a park after. She had fun.
I started my new job tonight. Should be interesting.
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| 10/31/06 |
Bridget enjoyed her third Halloween. Her Cookie Monster costume was a hit
all around. She got the hint after about the fourth house to put her bag
(a pillow case actually) up so people could put in candy. She also figured
out to take more than one from an outstretched plate! Photos soon..... |
| 10/30/06 |
Didn't do to much this weekend. Cleaned the house a bit, including the new
floor in the dining room. Chiefs won, and I won both of my fantasy football
games (like it matters.) We went to a Halloween party at a neighbor's house.
Bridget enjoyed it, showing off her Cookie Monster costume. Made a couple
new crock-pot recipes.
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| 10/23/06 |
I've uploaded a few pictures
from the past few weeks. Some are of Bridget, and some are of Aunt Rachael's
visit. |
| 10/22/06 |
Saw the movie The Grudge last night. Library checkout. Not a bad movie.
Short, only 90 minutes or so.
Chiefs won! I'm currently winning in one of my fantasy teams. Cleaning today.
Bridget and Karen are swimming! |
| 10/21/06 |
Found this link
on the internet, a nice collection of photos from a wedding/bridal shower.
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| 10/19/06 |
