lovely imagery

Although Margaret is still too young to really appreciate or grasp the meaning of Advent and Christmas I am enjoying doing a little Advent c...

when it rains, it pours

Sitting at my computer, compulsively checking craigslist for cheap upright pianos and nice dining room tables, I've realized that I'...

reasons for neglect

This is my excuse for being so neglectful of my blog... My big brother (in more ways than one) was in town for Thanksgiving from Aspen, Colo...

three quotes (with not much in common)

You know, the longer I live, the more clearly I see that half the trouble in this bally world is caused by the lighthearted and thoughtless ...

long time gone

There's a reason why I've been neglectful in my blogging duties. Margaret and I just recently returned from an adventure to the east...

here's your fresh water

Arlo has been going on a learning kick this past week. It seems like overnight he added several new items to his already large repertoire. T...

living the good life

As everyone I pass tells me - I'm surrounded by cuteness. A Kodak baby and Kodak puppy as one person told me. I've noticed that stra...

an eventful month

It seems that August was our month for acquiring new things. New job, new apartment, new church, new puppy, new teeth for Margaret... and no...

not a cat

Blackadder: It's taken me seven years, and it's perfect. "Edmund: A Butler's Tale." A giant roller coaster of a novel ...

swedish rye bread

There's few joys in life that can compare with the warm yummy goodness of fresh homemade bread. And to add to that joy I got to use my ...