DISQUS

There's an app for that. When stuff like that happens to me, and it does , I convince myself that it is because I have so much going on that I have simply exceeded my brain's capacity for storing information. it sounds better than "I forgot". I liked your idea of taking a photo of the marker in the garage. But I have yet to do it.

Congratulations to all. Such an exciting time in life.

I often wonder what our kids/ grandkids will think about out chronicling their every move for the masses. Good luck in your search. I wish I had talked to my parents more and asked more about their lives.

I stood at the corner of Bourbon & Orleans streets on a regular Friday night. I tried to imagine how you could squeeze even one more body into that crowd. Mardi Gras is too much or me.

I know of an outstanding graphic designer who was ecently laid off. Let me know if you have any job opportunities or free lance work and I'll pass it on.

I saw that movie too! Our first car was also a VW bug, blue, and I don't remember the year.

If only the Christmas letters were really this entertaining. We only get one, always a couple of days after Christmas, from a family we met on a cruise 10 years ago. Merry Christmas. Enjoy your week off.

Boy, that is weird, and scary. At least you had the prexence of mind to call 911. I think I would have frozen. Did anyone else do more than honk to help you?

Good job Frank. You changed the course of events in a positive way.Hopefully the students take it forward,. Thanks for sharing the story. Truly, heartwarming. I'd steer clear of that Septa conductor though.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say.

What a Dad.

It's a shame, isn't it , that life is not that easy anymore. You can't even let your kids out to play unsupervised. Now parents make play dates.Mine used to go out early in the morning and come back for lunch and dinner. They played around the neighbohood all day, with all the other kids.

So how does this look?

Outstanding! Is it my imaginatin or are the tomatoes taking a little longer on the vine to ripen this year?

Beautiful. Enjoy.

After doing some seiou uphill walking in Italy earlier this month, I have altered my treadmill routine by replacing some time running with some walking up a steep incline. IT really is a workout.

We were eating lunch and doing last minute packing when my husband's front tooth crown came off. He is at the dentist now. We need to leave within the hour for the airpot for a flight to Italy! Must be the heat.

I first heard the term \"helicopter parent from my youngest daughter who is now a dean at a college in New York. At the time she was an RD at another college in NY. She also used the term \"Lawnmower Parents\" THey run over you and anyone else in their way in order to make sure their kid is fist, best and gets what they want. She also called us one day and thanked us for raising her to be able to make a decision. SHe said so many students were away from home without the ability to do so on their own.

I love the NYT Sunday puzzle. It has to be done in pen.

I wondered how the squirrel saga played out. (ouch) We hae a robin's nest in a tree in front of the house which has ien me a lot o joy the last few days. I know the mouse was not as cute ( to you). I am glad you just moved it to a new location. It was still a mom protecting her young.

okay. I voted. He eally is cute.

$109 per squirrel? Maybe you could just charge them rent. Did you ever read Star's posts about the squirrel who took up residence at her place? There is actually a link to it in the most recent post at Sarcasmo's Corner. It occurred just about this time in April in 2006. You may find it funny, or in your current circumstance , you may not. Good luck.

A 'nothing" birthday, huh? If only they knew that they all count. How come when you get older the milestone birthdays are not as excting?

Hubby makes gentle fun of me becuase while Xmas shopping I found among those ubiquitous $5 pre-wrapped gifts, a combination magnifting glass/mini flashlight. I take it to restaraunts with me, for just this reason. It beats dragging the table candle over and plopping it on the menu. Right?

Frank- My sincere condolences. I am sorry for you that you lost him. I am glad for you that you knew him. Your wife's family sounds strong ansupportive. I know you will all be fine.