Super Sam

I went to the Marvel Universe Live! show with my sister and my 2 1/2 y/o nephew. In short, it was great. The Arena is a very kid-friendly venue, and we had pretty good seats. It was also a pretty good test for Sam and crowds, as he’s much more mobile these days. He did… Continue reading Super Sam

Here Comes the Sun, do do do dooo

One thing I’ve been working on at home is making it cheaper to live. We’re in the last part of a refinance (the mortgage will be going down $300/month!!), and the weather is cooling drastically – which means tracking down drafts. Winter (or, non-Summer, really) also means spending quality time in the attic, finishing the… Continue reading Here Comes the Sun, do do do dooo

This is L.A., Not LA (Part 1)

This past (extended) weekend, Bea and I along with Allen and Em headed to Los Angeles for our friend Melinda’s wedding. While I was looking forward to a little vacation and seeing Melinda, I honestly wasn’t super excited to visit L.A. I was told that I most likely wouldn’t like it. If you’ve met me,… Continue reading This is L.A., Not LA (Part 1)

So long, and thanks for all the pies

Around five o’clock this morning, Bea woke me up. “What is that noise outside?” “Sounds like a trash truck. It’s Friday, SDT picks up on Fridays.” “It smells like smoke.” “I don’t smell anything.” “It smells like smoke.” “Well dear, then go on the balcony and go look.” “OH. MY. GOD. HUBIG’S IS ON FIRE!”… Continue reading So long, and thanks for all the pies

Patakillers

Well, I saw my first Buck Moth Caterpillar of the season while walking the dogs this morning. I can’t believe it’s that time already. Like years past, I’ve scheduled the exterminators to make a visit to the oak tree next door. The infestation these days is not as bad as when I was a kid,… Continue reading Patakillers

NaBloApparentlyNot

Well, Friday was my St. Patrick’s day, so I never got around to posting. I wasn’t hungover Saturday, but just couldn’t find it in me. And  just don’t seem to have it in me today. Today for me has been (and continues to be) the Utter Backgammon Destruction of Savannah™, followed by yardwork, cleaning, tidying,… Continue reading NaBloApparentlyNot