Monthly Archives: February 2006

Happy Birthday Isabel

Today is Isabel’s second birthday. I almost forgot to say something this morning, as we had the party on Saturday. We will still have a cake and give Izzie her presents from us.

Beauty Queen Birthday

Monday is Isabel’s second birthday, but we held a brunch birthday party for her this morning. Grandpa and Grandma Leavengood were passing through on their way to Clemson, SC. Uncle Bobby and Aunt Laura came, too. The house was full of kids and adults. A great time was had by all. [...]

I Cut My Thumb Off

Well, not really (but nearly). They are saying that I will do just about anything to get out of cleaning bathrooms–including this (which required this). On a more serious note, be careful in the woodshop. Having one of these next time is probably a good idea.
Update - The doctor in the family [...]

Unrest in the Philippines

Albert called Karen this morning to say that things were getting a little unnerving in the Philipinnes. He is one week into a three week long business trip.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared a state of emergency Friday, saying she had quashed a coup plot, and the military confined troops to their camps to keep [...]

Torino 2006 and the Problem of Delayed Broadcasts

I really wish the news media in America would provide a warning before announcing the results of the Winter Olympics. Thanks to Corey Flintoff I have watched zero of the women’s figure skating finals this evening. I have just plain lost interest.
One second I am driving home listening to radio news reports of [...]