Hercules* and I bought tennis rackets today and hit the courts! Both of us decided we need to start being more active. I’ve been working on my treadmill more, but…
Read MoreIt was so close I could smell it!!
There was a big thunderstorm heading our way today. I was tracking it on the weather radars. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued. The temperature dropped to 24C (still with…
Read MoreOntario Heading Towards Rolling Blackouts!
Quick! Turn off your computers!!! And your Air Conditioning! Ontario is using way too much power! We’re heading towards rolling black-outs! Current power usage: http://www.ieso.ca/imoweb/media/md_index.asp IESO Appeals for Reduced Electricity…
Read MoreWeekend
You know, I’m remembering why winter is my favourite season. I love aspects of the summer, like gardening, and lawnchairs, and beer, but…. The heat… the unbelievable humidity. It’s been…
Read MoreA lesson in productivity
You have to click on this link, especially if it’s Friday afternoon and you are at work: http://home.cwru.edu/~jnt5/Planarity/ I’m on level 10 !! Can you beat me?
Read MoreThis is what happens when you get old?
I’m 29. My thinking framework is completely changing. Things I used to be against, with every fibre of my being, are now looking appealing. I used to make SO much…
Read MoreGiddy! It’s that time of year again!
I hate CNN. Biased reporting, missing the big picture, repetitive, ridiculous. But on days like today, I just can’t peel myself away from it. It’s hurricane season kiddos. That’s a…
Read MoreWar of the Worlds
We escaped the heat by going to see War of the Worlds this evening. I liked it. I’m not much of a Tom Cruise fan, and as my brother warned…
Read MoreChickens!
You tell the blogosphere your dog has cancer, and everyone is too chicken to post a comment! Well Winger is doing well. I’ve done lots of reading. I’ve read stories…
Read MoreWinger: Not so good news
Winger went to the vet today to get some fluid drained from under his incision. He’s healing really well, probably because I’ve made him keep the cone on. The results…
Read MoreYou’ve got to be kidding me…
I tried to turn my laptop on this morning, but the power button is pushed into the laptop. In a small flicker of luck, I was trying to pry it…
Read MoreCanada Day Long Weekend
My brother Brian and his wife Leanne came up for the Canada Day long weekend. We had a weekend full of fun and entertainment. We went to see the fireworks…
Read MoreAre the Gods Pissed with Me?
I just experienced a bout of projectile vomiting. Remember how I figured I was good to go with vodka again? Well I only had one! Guess that’ll be the last….
Read MoreBetter than Winning the Lottery
Better than winning the lottery, I got my dog back today. Last night, Winger, my 11.5 year old Golden Retriever had to have emergency surgery. He has had this large…
Read MoreTook Myself Out for Dinner
It was a beautiful day today. Sat in the sun with a tank top on for 30 minutes. Got nicely burned. Funny how when areas of your skin see sun…
Read MoreCanadian Carver Trip
Had a nice drive today. Beautiful weather – low 20’s, no humidity. Just beautiful. Went up to the Canadian Carver near Batchewana. It’s a couple nice gift shops, full of…
Read MoreIt’s Bound to Happen..
Really, it’s just meant to be! I’ve played the new Payday lottery since the beginning!! (So, like, 4 weeks now) I’ve won every week!! Twice I won $2, and twice…
Read MoreSkunk Breath
And in this morning’s news… “46-year-old Kenneth A. Kassab of the Michigan Sault was picked up early Tuesday morning. Kassab, who appeared to be in a state of less-than-total sobriety,…
Read MoreWoo Wee! Chilly Morning!
Tooth chattering morning! Had to roll under an extra layer of blankets and sleep a little longer! HA I can always find an excuse to do that. hehe I’ve been…
Read MoreTrip to Gaylord, Michigan
We took a trip last Saturday down to Gaylord, Michigan. Jay’s Sporting Goods was having a sale, and I’m always up for an adventure! I bought a nice sweatshirt and…
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