We didn't have to buy batteries this Christmas. There is also no bickering over who gets access to the limited outlets in our rental house. We don't have gadgets to charge or toys to power. This has been a delightfully gadget free Christmas. Deal has been building with LEGO … [Read more...] about Gadget Free Christmas
Dirt and Noise
A Christmas Rant
All this Christmas stress is self-imposed. Are people really having heart palpitations about decorating and shopping? I mean, really, just say those things aloud to realize how ridiculous that is. We all just need to chill the f*#% out. Stop and breathe, people. It defeats the … [Read more...] about A Christmas Rant
Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's a gross understatement to say I love egg nog. We were at a neighborhood party recently. We are new to the neighborhood, and everyone knows about the family renovating the friars' house (us). We're not so much the talk of the 'hood as much as the house … [Read more...] about Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
Volunteering with Kids
I volunteer at Deal's school every week. I have been in both my sons' classrooms every week since they started school. I do what I can, though it's not much. I want to do more. Being around children who are eager, imaginative, and curious is just the magical jolt to my week that … [Read more...] about Volunteering with Kids
Renovation Progress
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My Son’s Christmas Wish
I haven't written much about our home renovation lately. There hasn't been much to report. The guts of the house aren't all that interesting but warranted the most work. There's plumbing now. I'm assuming the electrical works too. The floors are as level as they're going to get. … [Read more...] about My Son’s Christmas Wish
Paddy O’Beers – 5:00 Fridays TM
I like beer. Let me rephrase. I like good beer. This might be a taste of the obvious, but it's amazing how many people don't have discriminating taste when it comes to their brew. I don't like run o' the mill watery beer that you can find at a truck stop. I don't like … [Read more...] about Paddy O’Beers – 5:00 Fridays TM