February 11, 2010
The Nicest Thing (An Eddie’s Father Moment)
The nicest thing my youngest son has ever said to me? This is straight out of a Courtship Of Eddie’s Father espisode. He asked me today: “Dad, is parenting hard?” It was a Yes or No question right? He didn’t ask me how I felt about parenting. So, I answered honestly: “Yes” His reply (and […]
October 2, 2008
Like I Was Telling (Fill In The Blank)…
I find it interesting how some people in conversation feel like they have to keep talking as if any silence whatsoever means they have lost. Another thing I find interesting (and yes I’ve found myself doing it a time or two), is when people who instead of telling you things, its more about them regurgitating […]
September 24, 2008
Asia – An Extraordinary Life
Sometimes you just need a song like this to lift you up
April 18, 2008
Slurp…Is That Saint Peter Over There?
In my ongoing quest for the world’s best cup of coffee from home, this morning we retired the Bunn MyCafe. May she rest in peace. The new gal is the Keurig Platinum Gourmet B70 K-Cup Brewer. After the first cup, I do think we may have found true, Coffee Heaven.
March 20, 2008
The Prosperity Gospel
According to Wikipedia, The Prosperity Gospel is defined: Prosperity theology, also known as prosperity doctrine or the Prosperity Gospel, is the doctrine that prosperity, particularly financial prosperity, and success in business or personal life is external evidence of God’s favor. This favor may be preordained, or granted in return for efficacious prayer or merit-making. I […]
March 17, 2008
Impotent Uncle Sam
Congress passed the economic stimulus package, which was intended to raise the jumbo loan floor from $417,000 to $729,750. This is because government-chartered mortgage banks like Fannie Mae will only buy loans up to the current floor of $417,000. This was supposed to boost the economy by: A) Making it easier for owners of more […]
March 12, 2008
Day Two: Still No Offers…
We’re still getting used to seeing this in our yard. Indeed, the Ausbury homestead is officially up for sale to the highest bidder. Yes, we accept Paypal. —————- Listening to: Our House
March 7, 2008
Weekly Bits, Pieces – March 6, 2008
1. If you have an opportunity to see the play “Wicked”, you absolutely must go. It is simply fantastic (wicked good)….. 2. I used to work at a men’s health clinic called Medical Center For Men. I have many interesting stories from my days there. Earlier this week, I had a flashback about when myself […]