Over the weekend, we decided to take Anthony to see Santa Claus at the local mall. Not just so he could give the jolly old fat man his this year's list of demands, but to also get his picture taken with him. Everything went smooth and Santa was an alright guy. Anthony requested some big … Continue reading Quality Control
This Beats Driving?
I know it's been a few *ahem* days since my last post, so I'm making this one count. It's about an incident that happened to me during my evening train commute. And oh, it's a good one. But before I begin, I should like to give you a few disclaimers. First, this post will be … Continue reading This Beats Driving?
Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight
When Ann asked what I wanted for Christmas this year, I insisted on nothing. Ahem. But then I saw the Rock Band Special Edition set for XBOX 360. I hinted that it was coming out today and that most retailers would be carrying it. So rather than fight the geeks and dorks at Best Buy … Continue reading Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight
They Never Saw It Coming
I had to help out the in-laws tonight with the installation of their new DVD/VCR. While it was installed properly by the time we arrived, I had to go over which buttons to press and why. They took notes and all was well. But while removing their old DVD player from the TV cabinet, they … Continue reading They Never Saw It Coming
I Saw a Squirrel
It's refreshing to know that even in a corporate place like El Se-freaking-gundo, a city where giants such as Mattel, Oracle and Raytheon occupy buildings that touch the sky, one can still be in touch with the wonder that is Mother Nature. As I left work today and strolled past the parking structure, the usual … Continue reading I Saw a Squirrel