I've always been very impressed with people that can build things. In particular I think woodworking is really cool and so I've decided that, in the spirit of learning something new, I'm going to
Happy New Year (a few days late)
During the holiday season I pretty much stayed away from the blog (and anything else not work or directly-family related) and spent my time either trying to wrap up 2013 at work or getting
Happy Thanksgiving
Just a quick note to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I'm a very lucky guy that lives a very lucky life and I have a list of stuff to be thankful for that's way too
Doubling up in November…
UPDATE: Sadly I'm not going to be a 'winner' for 2013 NaNoWriMo... I got up to about 30,000 words and the story sort of ran out of steam. That, coupled with a work trip
Happy Birthday!
Today is the birthday of someone very, very special so a Happy Birthday to her (of course) and a Happy Birthday to everyone else that also has a birthday on this wonderful day! and Happy
Cleaning The Basement
Over the last 8+ years (since we've moved into our current home) we've been continuously acquiring things. I think it happens to most families (at least in this country) - you buy things, you
Quick post to wish all a good weekend!
I hope all have a wonderful weekend - things have turned very 'fall' here in Minnesota and I'm personally loving the weather. As long as it doesn't rain on me too much this weekend
Nostalgic Books – part 3
Look - more books!!! If you haven't been able to tell - books are important in our family. The trip down memory lane continues for me. Sorry - I realize that this is very
Nostalgic Books – part 2
More books! Please note that these haven't been in any particular order - other than Cache Lake Country which is just too awesome and made such an impression on me that it had to
The Importance of Making Some Noise
Recently we had a competitor send out a press release for a new service that they are now providing for clients. It's a pretty cool service and one that is really needed out in