Paul’s starting to get that gleam in his eye again. No, not that one. That one’s always there. I’m talking about the I-want-to-buy-something-shiny-with-wires-and-circuit-boards gleam. Last night we went over to Jim and Alyson’s house and watched Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince… on Blu-ray. (Ooooooh! Ahhhhh!) The resolution was so clear that you could see … Continue reading »
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Laughter, the Best Medicine
Katie and Caleb have recently discovered the power of encouragement. They are forever writing little notes to each other and to friends, and last Wednesday, they spent over an hour working on an art project to say thank you to their Wednesday night Bible class teacher for her efforts in class. Therefore, it wasn’t a … Continue reading »
Look What I Made!
Every year around October or November, I get all ambitious about making Christmas presents. I scan articles on crafting and sewing. I pore over patterns and comb the aisles of Joann’s in search of ideas. Every year around December, I give it up and hit the stores with my debit card to buy presents, like … Continue reading »
Interview With Paul
Boy, do I have a treat for my readers! Today’s NaBloPoMo post features an off-the-cuff interview with my beloved husband, lord of the castle, the head geek himself, the Amazing Paul. I will be making up the questions as I go along, and Paul’s answers will be typed in without editing. Let’s see what happens, shall … Continue reading »
Prince Charming
(An online friend of mine who writes a feature column in the local newspaper is doing a special on love stories to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I was delighted when he asked me to contribute a few paragraphs about my romance with Paul. I thought I’d post my contribution here, too. If you’d like, use the … Continue reading »
So This Is Love
We were sitting in church this morning when Paul reached over and pulled a single long hair off the sleeve of my sweater. He held it up and we could both see it shimmering silver in the overhead lights. I leaned over and whispered, “It’s official. You’re married to an old lady.” He chuckled quietly. … Continue reading »
Spoiled Rotten: Further Evidence
My birthday. I hold my breath and wonder what exciting gadget/software/technological miracle The Geek has found for me this year. Whatever it is, I know from experience that it will suddenly and inextricably become a pivotal part of my functional life and I will lose my ability to remember how I lived without it. Exhibit … Continue reading »
Vegas Revisited
Usually, the phrase “so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk” is a hyperbole. Not so on the Las Vegas Strip in the middle of July. I meant to bring an egg with me to try it out this time, but you know how tight TSA carry-on baggage regulations have gotten lately. And … Continue reading »
Happy Birthday, WDF
Thirty-three years ago today, through a complex series of small miracles, Paul landed in the world. And today, in commemoration of that blessed event, we ate hamburgers as big as our heads and took a monster nap right in the middle of the afternoon. Actually, since today was Sunday and already filled up with church … Continue reading »
Attack of the Robot Roaches
I shaved a few years off of Paul’s life last night. First, let me say that it wasn’t my fault. You see, I have this problem. There’s a communication breakdown between my brain and my body, wherein the little part of my brain whose business it is to crank out dreams sometimes forgets to alert … Continue reading »
