After I did the cinnamon challenge, Kate Baker gave it a go as well. Then, Donna got home, and figured she’d give it a try too. 🙂 Here is Donna doing the cinnamon challenge: Carlie: I’m pretty sure you have to do the challenge now… 😉
Everybody’s doing it, so I figgered I would too. I saw Jim’s first, so officially that’s the one I’m responding to. Enjoy: 1) Ever been in a relationship lasting over 5 years? Yes, been married for 12 years. Also, had a pair of sneakers for about 7. The wife is much better looking. And smells nicer. 2) What was one … Read more
We took the kids to see The Spiderwick Chronicles last night. This movie was significant for a couple reasons. The first, is that all the special effects (of which there were many, and well done) were all done with Linux. This, needless to say, makes me happy. Second, we just read, as a family, the whole Spiderwick series. There are … Read more
My beautiful and talented wife interviewed for a position as a paraprofessional in the school library yesterday. Apparently she blew away the competition, because the interviewing process didn’t even go into a second round (normally it does). Donna loves books, so I’m sure her enthusiasm came through in the interview. AND, the library is conveniently located approximately 2 feet from … Read more
So, if you have a significant other, what are you getting him/her/they/them for Valentine’s day? DISCLAIMER: If your significant other actually reads my blog, well, that’s pretty cool, but you don’t have to comment on the gift unless it’s already a done deal. As mine is. Since Amazon will be delivering the gift tomorrow while I’m at work, Donna already … Read more
This is assuredly an overshare, but for some reason, I just started sweating like crazy. My wife suggested it might be hot flashes. I agreed, and told her I was likely going through mental-pause. Har har har…
My family drove to a beautiful home on the shore of Lake Huron today for lunch. Thankfully, the home is owned by friends (actually, my former boss — he retired), and they were expecting us. When we arrived, they had gifts for the family, and the coffee mug below is one that I think he’s had for years, but wanted … Read more
I am not a NASCAR fan. At all. However, my 8 year old daughter went through the trouble of searching through the entire “school store” to find a coffee mug (which I do like) that said #1 Dad. We live in northern Michigan, which is a fairly redneck locale, and so the only option she had was NASCAR. I am … Read more
For a few years, I considered writing a book about my car accident. I’ve seen books about less exciting things. I haven’t ever done it, however, and I sorta doubt I ever will. This post might be all I ever write on the topic. (That seems so final doesn’t it?) On March 2, 1999, I was on my way to … Read more
My wife has been working in the elementary school for the past month, assisting a special needs boy. He has a horrible background, and because of it, has the worst social skills I’ve ever seen in a student. At any age. And he’s a second grader. When Donna started working with him, he was violent, disrespectful, and quite honestly, a … Read more