Monthly Archives: December 2008

So, how long has it been? It’s been well over 2,091 days. That’s nearly 7 billion hours and over 182 seconds. It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged. Here’s an update for my cadre of readers (hi, Mom): – … Continue reading →

What’s the deal with Jay Leno taking a job at his own company? You’ve probably heard that Leno will start a new show at 10pm, weeknights on NBC. He’s retiring from the Tonight Show, Conan is moving to Jay’s old … Continue reading →

Emily and I just caught Chicago (motto: 219 years of great music) at MSU in East Lansing. Great show! I didn’t realize until now that Chicago doesn’t really have any Christmas music in their collection, which explains why they didn’t … Continue reading →

I like it. The QuickPress function is my favorite part. I’m walking down memory lane with the Recent Drafts window, now right out there for me to see how many blog posts I’ve started and abandoned. As I read through … Continue reading →

I like crackers and snacks. That’s what my three year old was saying on the way to the refreshment table which was serving crackers and cheese en masse, while on the next table the corporate punch bowl and reindeer napkins … Continue reading →

I’m sitting at a coffee shop and thinking about peace. It feels like I am sitting in the very center of serenity. A woman is reading through a section of the local paper. There’s a guy on his phone looking … Continue reading →

Local Celebrity Roger Varland just loaned me his copy of Vanishing America, a book that chronicles the End of Main Street — Diners, Drive-Ins, Donut Shops, and Other Everyday Monuments. It is written (written?) by Michael Eastman. I say “written?” … Continue reading →

I’m sitting at a certain coffee house that I will avoid naming, though I will tell you that they use a big B for their logo. I know what you’re thinking – “Burger King? That’s not a coffee house!” – … Continue reading →

I’m working on Advent, the Liturgical season that just began Sunday, November 30. Advent is the beginning of the new year on the Liturgical calendar, so, let me say… happy new year. Let me also say that Advent is a … Continue reading →