Monthly Archives: July 2008

Farewell, Packet 8; You Rocked

Well, we finally bit the bullet and dropped our landline. A little over a month ago, we all got cell phones; instead of immediately dropping our landline, we wanted to try the cell phone thing for a while to see … Continue reading

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Two Things: Exercise, and We Named Her Zoë

Gnorb posted this entry today, which is actually 3 smaller posts rolled into one. He began the entry with: Don’t you just hate it when you have a bunch of things you think are important to you going on, but … Continue reading

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Amazon.com, You Can Afford Tape

I recently ordered a book1 via amazon.com, or rather, from Warehouse Deals, Inc., one of the zShops at amazon.com. In their own words, Warehouse Deals, Inc. is: … an Amazon.com subsidiary. We offer open box, refurbished, and slightly damaged merchandise … Continue reading

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A Doggy Dilemma: Not Mine, But Whose?

Four days ago, the wife and I were sitting on the porch listening to the rain. It had been raining heavily for about an hour, and it looked as if it might go on for some time. While we were … Continue reading

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America’s Got Talent – Some of America, Anyway

I have a confession to make: I watch America’s Got Talent, and quite enjoy it. I know, I know – David Hasselhoff is in it, and I’m slightly embarrassed to be watching anything in which he appears. But despite his … Continue reading

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Open Mouth, Insert Foot

Well, I just had a rather embarrassing moment at the store. I was standing in line, waiting to pay for my things; I was next to be rung up. The guy at the checkout said to the lady in front … Continue reading

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