Haven’t had any more snow since yesterday. It hasn’t melted either but the weather forecast had called for five to eight inches overnight but it didn’t happen. Kids were disappointed because they had to go to school. Roads still have … Continue reading →

It’s Thanksgiving and I want to take this opportunity to give thanks for the good things in my life and the good people in my life. I am thankful that both my parents are still alive. At their age they … Continue reading →

Feeling pretty bumbed out today. Between all the server problems over the weekend, the scare with my wife, etc. I guess I should explain that. Friday on the way back from fixing a server, she had a sudden onset of … Continue reading →

It worked, in the middle of the day even! The old blogger had gotten to where the only time I could publish reliably was 4 AM.

My youngest son at a school concert.The one directly in the center of the photo.Doesn’t he look just thrilled?

These are some images our house and immediate surroundings. This is the deck in the back complete with broken washing machine. It ate it’s bearings the other day and we obtained another for free that was advertised on CraigsList but … Continue reading →

Carl, my oldest son, who is also moved out (but unlike my daughter I get to see and talk to him frequently), and a friend of his, Jeremy, gave me a late birthday present in the form of a couple … Continue reading →

Glad to see the Democrats got control of the House, hope the Senate follows. Hopefully this will signal and end to the Iraq war, the price gouging by the oil companies, and much of the corruption. I sure hope now … Continue reading →

Very cool resource, found groups for Chinese, so an opportunity to get together and practice and learn.

I want to thank Eric for letting me know about meetup.com. I was amazed at the variety of interests represented there, many things that I am interested in. So that will give me something to pursue. I also want to … Continue reading →