"It [Mardi Gras] is a thing that could hardly exist in the practical North....For the soul of it is the romantic, not the funny and the grotesque. Take away the romantic mysteries, the kings and knights and big-sounding titles, and Mardi Gras would die, down there in the South."

Life on the MississippiMark Twain ( Read more... )

I tried to get things done today, I swear to God. My bathroom is cleaned up, though not clean, but you can walk and there is counter space. I've been working on my bedroom, but it's still a fairly large mess after being out of town the past two weeks. The office is a disaster area, though we got most of the thank you notes for Mimi's funeral done, ( Read more... )

Now,I say to you today my friends, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: - 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal ( Read more... )

It's Christmas Eve and all the stockings are hung, the presents are wrapped and cookies and milk are waiting for Santa. Tomorrow we'll open presents and have Christmas dinner with family friends. I hope everyone has a magical Christmas!

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What a wonderful Halloween I've had!

First, my parents gave me a present: a DVR/Cable Box to replace my TiVo. Actually, switching them out will save us more money in the long run. Anyway, it's already sitting on top of my TV and has proved its worth by recording both House and Veronica Mars at the same time. I have some work to do, figuring out ( Read more... )

I voted today? Texans, have you voted? Exercise democracy ( Read more... )

I haven't posted all week, not counting my profane, but completely accurate outburst vis a vis the Show Which Shall Not Be Named (a.k.a. Project Runway). I've had one of those frustrating weeks, where nothing goes right, you get no sleep and therefore feel like crap and work seems to exist solely to yank your chain. Despite that, I actually got a ( Read more... )

I bought entirely too much stuff today. The best deal was at the Nike Outlet, where I found a pair of great golf shoes for only twenty dollars. I've been meaning to get back out golfing again; it's been a very long time, but now I have the shoes for it. I also got a Nike track suit and a pair of matching Sketchers for a really good price; plus, if ( Read more... )