The magnitude of the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami this past Sunday are almost impossible to comprehend. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Archive for December, 2004
“And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them! And they were sore afraid… And the angel said unto them, “Fear not! For, behold, I [...]
Chestnuts were roasting last night…not over an open fire, but in the oven.
I first had roasted chestnuts during my many business trips to Austria a few years ago, and I fell in love with them. I ate them every chance I got. I had been chestnut-free for awhile though until I [...]
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those soldiers murdered by a cowardly suicide bomber. Keep fighting the good fight over there, guys.
I finally got my train up and running, after years of sitting in a broken-down box, season after season tucked away in an attic. I tried to get it working a couple of weeks ago. There engine would run, but the gears wouldn’t turn, so I dropped it off at a local train [...]
This past Saturday, we took a day trip up to our old stomping grounds, Washington DC. We have gone down to see the National Christmas Tree for the last seven years, and we didn’t want to break that streak.
While we were up there, we also checked out our favorite museum at the Smithsonian, the [...]
A happy birthday shoutout goes out to my Mom who turns fifty-eight years young today.
Thanks for all you’ve done for me, and all you’re going to do for me, Mom. You’re the bestest Mom ever, and I love you very much.
I’ve been to Pearl Harbor twice, and I’d recommend going at least once if you get the chance. It’s definitely a haunting, but memorable experience.
The original day to never forget.
That’s right, baby! Virginia Tech is the Champion of the ACC (thanks to a defensive thrashing of Miami)!
And in our first season no doubt. Here’s a collective “Up Yours” to all those current ACC schools who blocked our entry in the ACC for so long, and who didn’t want to invite us last [...]
