What? No Dialog??

A couple days ago, an article in the New York Times caught my eye.  It was in the business section and was entitled “Lights, Camera, Lots of Action. Forget the Script“; about how the downturn in DVD sales has affected the porn industry. To summarize the article, DVD sales are dropping.  Instead of spending millions…

Happy Independence Day!!

Okay, so technically, if you are an American history buff, Independence Day truly occurred on July 2nd when the Second Continental Congress passed the resolution of independence from Great Britain.  July 4th, 1776 was the date they adopted the Declaration of Independence. And while I am dispelling myths, the signers of the Declaration of Independence…

Don’t Feed The Bears!

Everyone who attended college remembers that one guy (or girl) who lived in the dorms that everyone avoided like the plague.  At first, people are nice.  The person is labeled awkward or adjusting to college life, so you try to not be rude.  But, then you learn that s/he is just plain odd.  There is a reason…

The First Birthday

My niece’s first birthday is coming up soon, so I called my brother B to find out when they were having her party. “I’m not sure we’re going to do anything.  I mean, it’s not like she will remember it or anything. Her birthday is Thursday, so we’re thinking we’ll just do something with the…

Start Off Your Monday Right

I spent too much time in front of a computer.  I can claim most of it is job related, but that is only partially true.  Sure, I get paid to spend 40+ hours a week online in email, on the Internet, and in applications.  But, I’m also a geek at heart who loves technology.  What…

The BEST Age

taken 2 years ago Whenever our kids hit a developmental milestone or we realize they are finally old enough to enjoy something new, Garbanzo and I look at each other and say “this is the best age!” The statement is never meant to say that the previous age or time was bad.  Just that things…

Day 97 – Swinging

(sorry – not that kind of swinging….) Walking into the house after working for almost 12 hours today, I was surprised to find the house empty.  I paused to set down my stuff, and in that pause, heard the singing.  I knew where everyone was – they were outside enjoying the last of our non-rain…

Day 81 – Spring Day

While Friday was officially spring, the only thing that has felt like spring in Portland is the odd weather. Rain, hail, and sunshine in the span of an hour is par for the course in Spring. But, this change usually marks the start of the wait for the rain to end. As I’ve mentioned before,…

The Chick Card

While I am on my soapbox this week (and it seems that I am), I must discuss my hatred for what I call “the chick card”.  The Chick Card, for me, is defined as the act a woman falls into where she acts cute, coy, helpless, unintelligent, and naive in order to get what she…

The Mommy Blog

I don’t know what sparked me to actually think about the label “mommy blog”, but it has been something that has stuck in my head for a few weeks now.  I guess the reason that label has taken up residence in my noggin is because I don’t necessarily like it. I mean, I did use…