I just finished reading Sean's report of Obama's Grant Park event and acceptance speech. I think it awesome that a family member was on the spot. I felt proud of his ability to so clearly present a picture ( Read more... )

I wrote a post today. By tonight the plans have shifted, reformed and evolved. Hum. Life.

Halloween is almost here. We will celebrate by answering the door for the Pogues while they
help Isabeau troll for goodies. Hope you all enjoy some festivities.
A bonus. Sean comes to Chicago for work. We get to see him more frequently.
The remodeling is progressing. We also have much plaster dust to battle - it is sneaky shifty stuff.

I enjoy reading the science and technology internet articles. Today I learned about Bucky balls and nanotubes. Basically these are ways of incorporating air into dense materials and make them lighter and stronger. The Bucky Ball is similar in principle to the Geodesic dome and the nanotubes when lined up and sandwiched make for a strong flexible ( Read more... )

It is a good idea, for example, to keep the Live Journal up to date. The problem with good ideas is executing them. It is a good idea to exercise at least 1/2hour a day. I find it difficult to do so. I am reading a book on the value of four. It's thesis contends that, if you do something four consecutive days, you are very close to ( Read more... )

The birds are busy eating the birdseed. The little brown birds come in flocks and squabble with each other. Then they all fly away together. The snow need to be shoveled - frequently. We had a good visit with the Megan branch. Mike cooks really good food. Oh my scale. Isabeau is here while Robbin and Russ cook up a chili party. Ready at 2 o' ( Read more... )

The thankful list is long. At the top of the list is my special talented family, those that are living and those that have lived. The good earth and all of its treasures and blessings. Good friends and their special joys. The capacity to think and do. Living.

I guess that is how you spell autumn. At least it did not red line me. Busy morning. Joel and Aaron were here. Bird feeders were filled, plants cut back and watered, and very belatedly so plants were planted. They may or may not survive the winter. Robbin was helping with the billings. Dad's first physical therapy for Parkinson's symptoms ( Read more... )

mysticwondersinc.com is the laundry wonderball connection. Fern Gundersen is the charming owner.
We had a good talk about making water more permeable - shades of home ec chemistry - and children and grandchildren. She lives in a small Iowa town.

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Russell and many more.