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We have found the enemy and he is us.
This is something I shared with a friend recently and I wanted to spread it a little wider.
I think I am coming to realize that a broken sense of self worth is kind of akin to victim blaming ( Read more... ) -
Just finished a book
Here is a quote that struck me ( Read more... ) -
I am Impressed with Nintendo Hardware
I am amazed. My oh so conscientious and responsible son managed to lose his brand new Nintendo DSlite in a snow bank within a month of getting it for Christmas. This was after he had dropped it and caused a slight imperfection in the pixels on the upper screen. Well, with the thaw we have had, his DS emerged from the snow. After allowing a few days ( Read more... ) -
Comparison Essay for my class
I am taking a writing class this semester. It's a try it sort of a precourser to actually attempting to get a degree. This will be the third essay I've handed in. I've gotten this one to this stage much more timely than the others and I'm not sure on some of my sentence structuring and overall content so I thought I'd post it here and ask for ( Read more... ) -
I'm getting uppity in my old age...
Email I just sent to Senator Scott Brown on the Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal-
Please do not hold this important piece of legislation hostage to something that has no bearing on it. You said you would not vote on this until the Tax Bill was done, that has now moved on to The House. Please honor your word to your constituents and vote in favor of this ( Read more... ) -
Basement Finishing Update
Spent the last few nights after work painting in the basement. I think we are officially done with that part, next up lay down the flooring in the bathroom and on the landing, fix the base cabinets in place and install counter top in the kitchen, assemble and install cabinets in the bathroom then finish the trim and install. After that it's up to ( Read more... ) -
It's Official
Eeep. Just sent an email to withdraw Chris from public school. He started Sudbury Valley School this morning. I am hoping this is the right move for him. As a parent one never knows for sure which is the right path to take. It's a lot of responsibility and there is no road map. But if the choice is drugs and public school, or something ( Read more... ) -
Vote on Tuesday!
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, if you aren't sure where to go you can check out this site. -
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Happy Birthday little Brother!! Even if you are taller than me, I still get to call you little brother.