Home with the animals. The dog and one cat are sacked on the bed with me. # I had received the new iHome Zune clock radio gadget when I arrived home today. We’ll see if *that* will wake me. # First day back in the office. I biked in, but only half my normal distance.… Continue reading Twitter Updates for 2008-07-23
Author: Olaf
The Sins of Man
We’ve returned home from Philadelphia, though home is not exactly as we left it. There is a gray storm cloud hovering above us; perhaps still building in power and ferocity, or lingering remnants of a thunderhead. I’m not talking about the weather, though the hurricane located near Corpus Christi does invoke a palpable invocation of the mood.
Twitter Updates for 2008-07-22
Just ran out to Darling’s Coffee on 20th and Pine. Lox and cream cheese bagel, finally! # I ate the center of my son’s cinnamon bun. There’s a special place in Hell for me. # Powered by Twitter Tools.
Twitter Updates for 2008-07-21
Just saw a Flickr photo by Tim Williams on display @ the Phily Zoo! # Blitzkrieg of activities today; zoo, Big Bus tour, Natural Science Museum, and now the pirates exhibit @ the Franklin. # Powered by Twitter Tools.
News from Philadelphia
People really get into their American history in ye olde American colony, Philadelphia. The U.S. Postal Service – the first one – flies no flag. At the time of its inception, there was no flag to fly under. We saw a young man riding his bicycle with the Libery Bell tattooed on his forearm. I… Continue reading News from Philadelphia
Twitter Updates for 2008-07-20
Wedding at the Ritz was very fancy! Balthazar made many lady-friends tonight. # Checking out of the Ritz Carlton. Say goodbye to luxury. # We hit the Philadelphia Aquarium today. Touched sharks, skates, and jellyfish! # Powered by Twitter Tools.
Twitter Updates for 2008-07-19
The day’s finally over – we’re resting easy at the the Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia. # Ritz Carlton: Super swank, expensive rooms, luxury hotel. Internet access is still an additional charge. Good thing I’m resourceful. # Dowtown Phily – kids swim in the water fountains! # Powered by Twitter Tools.
Twitter Updates for 2008-07-18
Last preparations: leaving for Philly in the morning. # Arrived in Philly and ready to go only 6 hours late! # Powered by Twitter Tools.
Twitter Updates for 2008-07-17
Just ordered the iHome ZN9 clock radio for the Zune! It’s finally available. # Making an odd sort of lunch: asapragus, celery, and broccoli in the steamer. I added basil, thyme, and celery salt. # One of my cats went completely insane when I gave her a collar with a bell on it. She hid… Continue reading Twitter Updates for 2008-07-17
Top 5: Things You Wanted to Know About Me
The meme is apparently now a lost word; used only by uncool dads and hipless (as in the lack of being hip) half-wits. I’m getting on in years, relatively speaking, and am inclined to use such lingo as to embarrass those who would be so easily offended. For lack of better alternatives, I bring to… Continue reading Top 5: Things You Wanted to Know About Me