Reggie and I will be leaving here very shortly. It’s about 7:45, and my goal was an 8:00 departure, meaning I’d be lucky if I got out the door by 10:00. The SUV has been picked up AND packed. I’m driving a white Jeep Liberty. It’s not a bad ride, especially for driving 560 miles… Continue reading Leaving Soon
Category: Family
Dear Santa
Every year, my niece throws us a curveball at Christmas, and she has no idea that she’s doing it. Sarah comes up with this one gift that she absolutely must have. It’s usually the hottest toy of the season, too. (That’s my sister’s fault for letting Sarah watch too much TV.) And Sarah doesn’t tell… Continue reading Dear Santa
Home for Christmas
I just booked my rental car to go home for Christmas. Actually, I booked an SUV. It ended up being the same price as a compact car. You’ve got to love Priceline.
Edgar
I’m going to burn some karma points here… When we were younger, my sister had this teddy bear named Edgar. Edgar was small and plush. My sister was quite fond of him. Being the evil big brother I was am, if I wanted to make my sister cry, all I had to do was give… Continue reading Edgar
Origins of Purple
When I was home for Thanksgiving, I got to see my cousin Lori. I hadn’t seen Lori in several years. It had been even longer since I’d seen any of her kids. The last time I saw Ben, he couldn’t have been more then ten. He’s about to turn eighteen. Ben’s a good kid, wicked… Continue reading Origins of Purple
Christmas Card Outtakes
Here are a few pictures that didn’t make the cut when we were trying for the Christmas card pictures.
Other Photo
This is the picture that will go in with the select few hand-made cards I’m sending this year.
Home for Thanksgiving
I’m sitting in the den at my parents’ house, snarfing my dad’s cable modem connection. Reggie is curled up on the floor next to me. He’s having a great time here. This morning, I left Reggie at the house and went to my mom’s flower shop before heading to the grocery store. Well, they got… Continue reading Home for Thanksgiving
Surprising Mom
Well, the surprise didn’t go quite as planned. We most certainly surprised my parents. My dad was keeping Sarah and Darcie walked into her house with Reggie and surprised my dad. I heard him yell “Fleabag!” That’s what he calls Reggie. Then we went to my parents house and dad opened the door to let… Continue reading Surprising Mom
Signing Off
Reggie and I are leaving shortly. We’re off to PA for almost a week. Our flight gets in Monday afternoon. The thing is… my parents have no idea we’re coming. I’ve been saying for months that I wouldn’t be able to make it because I’d have to work. My mom has not been pleased about… Continue reading Signing Off