"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas ( Read more... )

I never spent Christmas in Texas, but there are a few things leading up to Christmas that I am missing more than usual. "They" say that it takes 3 years until Boston starts to feel like home. Well, it will be 3 years in January, and while I've made strides, I can't say I'm quite there yet. I'm not sure if it is me or the Bostonians or both, but I' ( Read more... )

While walking home tonight, I had my first chance of the season to observe the holiday decorations, indoor and out, close up. As in most areas, I have opinions ( Read more... )

Okay, the bus and sidewalks were filled with costumed adults tonight. Fairies, ghouls, French maids - lots of elaborate, expensive, sparkly costumes. And whom do I respect the most? The guy who spent maybe $1.79 on his costume. He had a Cleveland Browns cap, a home made McCain-Palin 08 t-shirt, and a (thankfully) new plunger. Ladies and Gents, I ( Read more... )

LEM visited this weekend, and she danced her little diaper clad butt around the kitchen whenever the mood struck her. She loves music, and asked me the name of every song played. I asked her if she would like me to send her some dancing music, and she enthusiastically agreed that that would be a "very good idea ( Read more... )

I had spent the week pooh-poohing Albany, thinking it wouldn't be the most exciting destination ever. And it wasn't, but it was nicer than expected. Driving in at dusk, we saw it perched above the Hudson River, surrounded by fall foliage and decided it didn't look too bad ( Read more... )

We all trooped off to the fair this weekend, and while it was great to see the animals and vegetable and flower displays, riding the rides really set this year apart ( Read more... )

I saw it coming. The standing Friday night dates cancelled at the last second. Starting to expect the ditching. Make up dates that never quite worked out. Communication going down the drain. Just not trying anymore. Yep, it's true. I got the ol' "You deserve better. It's not you, it's me. You'll always be my #1 client. IT'S OVER" note from my ( Read more... )

On our next trip, we will all try to do something we haven't done, in addition to visiting some of our old favorites.

1. Engineer Geek Girl will go to the Annapolis Tidal Generating Station, the only place in North America that uses the tides to create electricity. How cool is that?

2. Pop Culture Geek Girl will go to the Anne Murray Centre in ( Read more... )

My nephew made a profound statement late last week. When asked what he did with Grandpa down in the park, he responded, "I did everything, except the things I did not do." That kid is such a small version of my father, it is almost painful.