Monthly Archives: August 2011

This day in history: August 30

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

August 30th. An ordinary day, like any other in the down swing of summer - still deeply submerged in the oppressive Texas heat, but the promise of fall lurks on the distant horizon.  For our family, this is a particularly special day in our history.  Eleven … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthday, Day, History, Life, Writing | 2 Comments

Things I learned this week (August 22 – 26)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

So, here we are again – another week successfully muddled through, with virtually no collateral damage.  That makes for a good week, in my book.  For those of you that pay attention to these things, there are only 27 days left … Continue reading →

Posted in Day of the week, Family, Fitness, Friends, Government, In the news, Life, Politics, Sharks, Stationary Bike, Weather, Weight, Writing | 6 Comments

Journey of Self-discovery: Conquering my fear of boats

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Boats scare the shit out of me. I apologize if such language may seem unnecessary to you, but it is an apt description of the paralyzing fear I experience just before crossing a gangplank.  As I’ve said before in a blog entry on my irrational … Continue reading →

Posted in Boating, Boats, Fear, Life, vacation, Writing | Leave a comment

Things I learned this week (August 15-19)

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

So we meet again… Happy Friday.  Saying that makes me chuckle because I know Friday wasn’t happy, just a sad sap with an over-inflated ego and bad taste in women.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, tsk tsk.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Animaniacs, Bears, Day of the week, Family, Fear, Government, Gymnastics, In the news, Life, Movies, Politics, Sharks, Teenagers, The Eagles, Writing | 1 Comment

“Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

A few blog entries back, I made my feelings known about what seems to be the popular new past time in Hollywood – remaking and rebooting everything under the sun.  I thought for sure they’d hit rock bottom with the remake of Footloose (and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Movies, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Things I learned this week (August 8-12)

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Well, we’ve made it through another week.  That means we are one step closer to the end of this nightmare summer and the beginning of a refreshing fall, full of new and exciting possibilities – and lower temperatures.  But before we get too caught … Continue reading →

Posted in Bears, Day of the week, Entertainment, Finance, Fitness, Gymnastics, In the news, Life, Movies, Useless News, Writing | 5 Comments

Prepare to be annoyed

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

I have a pet peeve. Okay, two. Oh, alright - stop rolling your eyes.  I have an infinite number of pet peeves.  Sue me.  I never claimed to be Susie Freaking Sunshine. In spite of my vast list of grievances, I have tried to make a concerted … Continue reading →

Posted in Jerks, Life, Pet Peeves, Writing | 4 Comments

Things I learned this week (August 1 – August 5)

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

What day is it? It’s Friday.  You know what that means.  Yep, time for me to bestow upon you the new bits of knowledge I acquired this week.  Think you can handle the excitement?  I think you can.  Let’s go! … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Day of the week, In the news, Life, Pet Peeves, Television, Writing | Leave a comment

Things I learned while on vacation

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

So, I’ve been away from the blog for a few days.  Maybe you’ve notice; maybe you didn’t.  If not, I’m crushed.  I thought you loved me and hung on my every word. No?  Your unwavering devotion is all in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida, Flying, Friends, Key West, Life, Mallory Square, vacation, Writing | 5 Comments