Things We Said Today

Not that I write with any regularity but this is a reminder that I will be digitally impaired for the next week. But you’ll be in for a whole slew of pictures upon my return.

There’s a guy outside vacuuming the street.
Do you ever notice the way that two weeks, which, on the surface appear to be almost identical in content and activity, can feel completely different? How one week you’re energetic and active, getting things done, taking your vitamins and generally operating like a functional member of the planet–and [...]

I caught this documentary on Showtime last night.
I’d never even heard of it and did not set out to watch it but it was on when I flipped on the television and before I had time to surf to the guide and see what else was showing, I was hooked. I don’t even know what [...]

I spent three wonderful days on the beach. It was nowhere near long enough. Not even close.
I joined a new gym.
I signed up for the 401k plan at work.
I am traveling by plane to a client site later this month. Business travel!
I am traveling by car to St. Louis with a pregnant woman to attend [...]

My Great-grandmother Mo (GreatgrandMo) was a Christian Scientist. She was also, from all reports, a pretty hard-headed woman who suffered no BS and was adept at getting her way. All the Mo women are kinda like that, actually, even the Mos by marriage.
My Great-grandfather Bro (GreatgrandBro) was a gifted and arrogant surgeon who’s illustrious career [...]