Archive for August, 2008

I Usually Blog on Sundays »

but I’m pretty busy with other things. I’ve got a new freelance client that I’m off to a good start with, but there’s more to be done this week. I also have a few things in the works with the SJ-R. So who has time for blogging? Except to say:
We’ve started to Wii
I hooked up […]

Happy Birthday »

And now, it’s Maria’s turn. Striker on her soccer team, star-in-the-making on the swim team, distinguished Judy Moody scholar, and all-around big sister - Maria is a beautiful young girl. She’s turning nine today, which makes me feel old, but mostly she makes me feel proud.

Maria kayaking on Peacham Pond
 

Maria and Tessie still haven’t figured […]

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday »

My twins turned seven today. Tessie got her ears pierced yesterday, something that I swore wouldn’t happen until she turned 16, and Victor is getting his first skateboard (the drums will have to wait until Christmas.) It goes without saying that they’re growing up too quickly, but it is worth mentioning that they are two […]

I Only Blog on Sunday, it Seems »

Truth in Avettising
Victor and I were tackling a fairly difficult, 300-piece jigsaw puzzle last night. We had the Avett Brothers playing on iTunes and one of us was enjoying a pale ale. The conversation had hit a lull and we both found ourselves engrossed in the challenge when the song Paronia in B Major cued […]

Sunday, Return to Blogging »

Time, in New England
My Sunday AM column this month delves into sappiness. My family spent two weeks in New England while I languished at home. Feelings of profound forlornness were experienced. Reports of actual tears are unconfirmed at this time.

There seems to be some doubt to the entire story’s veracity. I can assure you that […]