where the street has one name: bourbon

I had other people with me in this picture, but they’re both attorneys, and I’m not sure they want to be associated with this post or this blog, so I cut them out.  Besides, is there any reason this picture–which is clearly the new definition of the word “perfect”–needs any complementing?  No.  And if [...]

my spoiler-free review of costa rica (i.e., part 2)

On Day 3, I ditched the rental’s keys and boarded a tourbus for Arenal Volcano National Park.  Five minutes into the trip, my bride asked if I was enjoying this traveling better that the previous two days’ journeys.
Me:  Infinitely.

See?
We befriended folks from such foreign lands as Puerto Rico, Poland, France, Denver, and Indiana.  We learned [...]

my spoiler-filled review of costa rica (part 1)

A few weeks ago, when I decided we needed a “babymoon” and to use some of my USAA points before they dropped in buying power on April 1, a few friends and a neighbor suggested Costa Rica as a warm and relatively inexpensive January destination.  But, they advised me that I should not drive.
Me:  Why?  [...]

the maine event

Last week, I lost two sofas, a receiver, and a subwoofer from my mancave totaling $5800.  Pretty Bride lost over 1000 sewing patterns, a bunch of fabric, and a lot of other stuff that I didn’t know lived in our basement.  I spent a couple days ripping out walls and pulling up floors while vacillating [...]

son, your government’s writing checks the muskrat just cashed

In a surprising move indicative of fiscal irresponsibility last week, the National Guard sent me to Las Vegas for a conference.  I’d never been to Vegas before, but I met a couple bloggers at BlogHer who expressed a willingness to show me around, so I took them up on it.
I met Nancy from Fear & [...]

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