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.
Category: Personal
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.
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
No Polluter Commuter!
I’m not much of an activist, but I have taken action in support of our environment. As of this past Monday, I began what I hope to be a consistent plan to reduce my gas consumption, reduce mileage on my car, and increase my fitness level. I am currently riding a bicycle for the most… Continue reading No Polluter Commuter!
Reading Boy
My son, at nearly 5 years of age, is big into the whole good vs. evil concept. He loves superheroes, Star Wars, and nearly every incarnation of fictional character one can imagine serving one of the aforementioned roles; good or evil. We played “superheroes” most of the day, Sunday. I was “The Oxidizer,” or “Flame… Continue reading Reading Boy