So, the kids weren’t feeling well most the weekend, which tends toward a long and tiring (and whiny) time. Overall it wasn’t bad, especially being able to get out and see a great show by a band we know so well that its like home. We also got to spend some time getting to know…
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Over the Rhine at the Taft
We went to an annual Christmas tradition in Cincinnati – the Over the Rhine concert at the Taft Theatre. Wonderful show (though not any Christmas songs, which perplexed me). Here are some of my favorite pictures:
Read MoreMy mind is like a treehouse
We were looking through some old photos today, for no other reason than to see how our kids look like us. We found this image: Which makes me immediately think of being 7 or 8 and listening to the Star Wars soundtrack or Victory At Sea. Ah, memories. Unfortunately there is this picture too. How…
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Today Elliott had a mini-Christmas show at his pre-school; where the kids sang a few songs and teachers told the Christmas story. I had brought the video camera and camera. Unfortunately the video camera was left on by someone cough Sonya cough, so we couldn’t capture what unfolded. And whate exactly unfolded I hear you…
Read MoreDear Adelphia – Stop making me hate you
We’ve had our differences Adelphia, and you’ve done your best to make me happy. For months I’ve been indifferently content (and by indifferent, I mean that I haven’t noticed how much you suck). Yesterday around 1pm my connection disappeared. I went to play my drums. 45 minutes later I came back to my office. I…
Read MoreThe Legend of Little Billy Tickle
As promised, here is the story I tell the kids (when not falling asleep). The Legend of Little Billy Tickle Not long ago, in a place far off from here, there was a small family that wanted peace and quiet. The Tickle family lived in a wilderness far from the glow of city lights and…
Read MoreTales of embarrassing parent moments
I’m not even sure I should be telling this story, but for the sake of free information and a great tale, I must share this. Only moments ago Sonya and I were in the kitchen talking and sharing as is usual on our Saturdays. Abigail was outside in the snow, playing and walking and being…
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My best attempt of recreating Led Zeppelin IV album cover.
Read MoreDid I just say that out loud?
The bedtime ritual can be either incredibly easy and effortless or a battle with a relentless, excuse-laden and twisting foe (involving wrestling holds and a rock-solid exit policy). Last night Elliott asked me to tell him a story, one I made up, but that helps him settle down and sleep – “The (Imaginary) Legend of…
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