Category: everyday

24 Jan

what cancer?

It’s not a wonder cancer is ravaging our country when our genetically-modified, pesticide-ridden produce looks like this. And this is supposed to be a healthy food. Not saying this mutant berry is going to kill you, but it’s a pretty obvious sign that nothing is what it seems anymore. We are introducing chemicals and treatments [...]

23 Jan

operative.

I admit, I’ve become (or perhaps, always was) a neighborhood spy. I work from home, with an office that faces out on the street. I see everything. One day I’ll become the crotchety old man next door, but for now, I’m the quiet nosey neighbor.
Our neighbors across the street are currently under my evil [...]

23 Jan

roomba.

No matter how smart he makes you think he is, never leave him alone with a stack of papers within reach.

14 Jan

plume.

This is how I start my morning. Glorious steam pluming from an exquisite Italian espresso machine.

09 Jan

rewind life.

Last night, I was sitting in bed watching a show, and Jess was in the bathroom doorway next to me messing with the dogs. She was giving them each a taste of toothpaste smeared on their noses (they absolutely love it; silly dogs). We had a good laugh about it, and I looked back to [...]

22 Dec

wellington.

Life in Wellington is good. Traffic is non-existent, you can hear the Union Pacific trains in the distant as they cross the Plains, and you even get antelope crossing your street!

18 Dec

the dark side.

It’s easy to get wrapped up in all the well wishes and thoughts of warm fuzzy blankets and laughter with the baby. Then I spotted this ad in one of Jess’ pregnancy magazines, and it smacks you back into reality about what is REALLY to come. It’s a creative ad, but I still haven’t come [...]

15 Dec

it’s real.

We always had a real Christmas tree growing up at home, but this is the first year I actually have my OWN real tree. In an apartment, it was always far easier to just put the lightweight and no-care fakies. With the high ceiling in the living room, we got to put up a gorgeous [...]