October 31, 2004
Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween!
Hope you get some Trick or Treat'ers as cute as this pack:
But don't eat all your candy tonight or you might end up like this poor chap:
October 21, 2004
Cat people are crazy
Cat #438:
Steinway watching Chaya contemplating Trouble ogling
Herminio noting Carbon scrutinizing Svanspervot ....
I know some people think I'm a little obsessive in my love of dogs.
But check out what these cat people have done.
At The Infinite Cat Project they created a sort of digital Russian Doll. You take a picture of your cat looking at a picture of the last cat posted, who was caught on camera looking at a picture of the last cat posted, who was caugt on camera looking at... You get the picture.
Crazy.
October 20, 2004
Slpeling isnt evne ipmorantt
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdgnieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer inwaht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas thought slpeling was ipmorantt!
October 18, 2004
Happy Bananaversary
It was 10 years ago today that Michelle and I began our life together.
Some people out there think there’s not much out there more sickeningly sweet than High-School Sweethearts. But, we knew what we had was real and have worked hard to protect it and grow it into a love that now protects us in return.
10 years ago on a school trip to the Brandywine Museum in Bucks County, PA we spent the day together and held hands in the back of the bus on the ride home. A few weeks later a first kiss at the Homecoming Dance. Another month and were on a youth group trip to Ocean City Maryland where I first said “I love you.” For the record, Michelle made me sweat for 8 hours before I heard “I love you, too” under the moon on the beach. Fast forward through three and a half years of life complicated by the demands of West Point, and we are back at that little museum on the Brandywine River… Michelle is crying, I am on one knee and my hands shaking as I slip a ring on the fourth finger of her left hand, I am the happiest man alive.
I still am.
I love you Michelle.
October 15, 2004
The Friday Five
1. "American Pie" or "American Idol"?
American Pie. It's the difference between being funny and being laughed at.
2. George W. Bush or Curious George?
Gotta go with the monkey! (Is that a set-up for Michelle or what?)
3. Billy Joel or Billy Idol?
Billy Joel; what would we sing at Pat O'Brian's without this guy?
4. Donald Trump or Donald Duck?
Donald Duck. The beak will inherit the earth.
5. Dr. Seuss or Dr. Jekyll?
Dr. Seuss; Hinkle-Horn Honkers beat Mr. Hyde any day.
October 09, 2004
Harry Potter Buzz
Someone's going to die in the next Harry Potter book, author J.K. Rowling said yesterday — but we won't know who until the next volume hits the shelves.
Asked on her official Web site whether she planned to kill off any more characters, Rowling replied, "Yes, sorry." But she refused to identify that character.
"Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince" is due to be published next year.
October 08, 2004
The Friday Five
1. Portland, Maine or Portland, Oregon?
That's a tough one. Portland, Maine is right on the coast, but I've never been to Oregon so I'm going with Portland, OR.
2. New York or New Jersey?
New Jersey of course!
3. Van Gogh or Van Halen?
Van Gogh. Will anyone remember the famous artist Van Halen 100 years from now?
4. Bill Clinton or Bill Gates?
Bill Gates. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is a cool address, but have you seen Gates' House?
5. Leonardo daVinci or Leonardo DiCaprio?
Definitely daVinci.
October 05, 2004
Fateful Day...
Well, I know you have all been dreading the day for me, but today was the day I got Grooted. I must say it was a bit ugly at first but it did get better (a little) and at least now it is over. I am happy to say I have survived the Socratic method in it's most intimidating form (as it exists at W&L) and lived to tell about it. I'm just really glad it's over....
October 04, 2004
Misadventures of the dog lady...
During the week housework is almost completely neglected in the pursuit of school, so on the weekends, I really try to straighten up and take on at least one project so my house does not turn into a CPS house. This weekend I undertook the task of cleaning the upholstry on the couch, so it only makes sense that I would also clean the dog who spends so much time on the couch...Whitney. Most days she is there for about 8 hours minimum. Now, Whitney doesn't really like to take a bath, and usually her Daddy is around to do the washing and I just do the holding. However, on Saturday I was obviously in charge of both. If I had been smart, I would've tied that darn dog to a tree. She was pulling and fighting me the entire time and finally when I was about 98% of the way through and just rinsing her off, she takes off like a race horse, running across the yard!!! Unfortunately for me, I left the side door open and Whitney ran, soaking wet, straight back to the place she feels most comfortable....the nice, clean couch...shaking off her coat as I followed her around the corner! #*@$%)($#!!!
Let it be known that I am not a permissive parent, and put that dog straight into time out! Whitney had to sit out on the front porch all by herself to dry off. She was still scowling at me when we went to bed. I could just tell she was thinking, "you're not my DADDY!"
As I recall, I was suckered into this whole dog thing right after Dan's LAST deployment. Please, please, please someone remind me of this when Dan comes home and my defenses are down and he is trying to talk me into some other crazy scheme!!! No Llama Farming for ME!!!!!
October 01, 2004
The Friday Five
1. Of everything in your wardrobe what do you feel the most comfortable wearing? Why?
Two things (summer/winter): an old stained, ripped, threadbare, faded, tattered blue polo shirt that I’m only allowed to wear around the house and a warm thick blue roll neck sweater that just feels perfect.
2. How would you describe your style?
Do I have to pick just one? Mostly casual, but I do own cowboy boots, two Stetsons, and bow ties. It’s so depressing to wear the same thing everyday, especially when everyone else is wearing the same thing to.
3. How many pairs of shoes do you own and do you wear them all?
Eight. Yes. (Not including golf/soccer cleats and Military Footwear)
4. Where do you buy most of your clothes?
Gap, Old Navy, American Eagle.
5. What was the last piece of clothing you bought?
If running shoes don’t count it was a white dress shirt for the wedding Michelle and I went to while I was on leave.