Month: January 2013

Blogging 365, Day 16: Thanks A Lot, Kids

I’m going to make this quick seeing as I don’t have a lot of time. I just want to extend a hearty thank-you to the kids we watched on Monday. Thanks so much for barfing and defecating everywhere and for sharing your flu germs with us. Ann and I have been playing Musical Chairs in … Continue reading Blogging 365, Day 16: Thanks A Lot, Kids →

Blogging 365, Day 15: 50 Shades of Brent Musburger

It was last week when Brent Musburger was criticized for the following remarks: But let’s be honest, people. Were they all that bad? Have we gotten that sensitive about things like this that ESPN had to issue an apologize for his words? A few seconds out the broadcast were turned into something seemingly horrific and … Continue reading Blogging 365, Day 15: 50 Shades of Brent Musburger →

Blogging 365, Day 14: OMG! WTF?

Wow. I can’t even begin to tell you what a horrific evening we had but I’m going to try anyhow. Just before I left work, Ann sent me a text message telling me that she had agreed to watch Anthony’s friend and his three brothers while their parents attended some kind of function. The parents … Continue reading Blogging 365, Day 14: OMG! WTF? →

Blogging 365, Day 13: Language Barrier

I drove a Ford Fusion for a few years and got so used to everything in it that I’m still having difficulty adjusting to my made-in-Korea Kia Rio that I bought about a year ago. I had to get used to manual windows, manual door locks, manual mirrors. It’s been quite a transition. One of … Continue reading Blogging 365, Day 13: Language Barrier →

Blogging 365, Day 12: Adventures in Thrift Shopping

It’s been bone-chillingly cold around here lately at least by California standards. In fact, tonight is supposed to be one of the coldest nights we’ve had for some time that could break records. I’ve been using my sleeping bag – tested for up to 24 degrees – as my blanket as of late and it’s … Continue reading Blogging 365, Day 12: Adventures in Thrift Shopping →