The weather has been absolutely gorgeous this week. Thank goodness I don’t have to work and can actually enjoy it.
Monthly Archive for April, 2005
Went spent the past weekend in good ol’ Blacksburg. I even had a chance to take a couple of shots for the moblog.
Had a great dinner at Mike’s Grill on Friday and lunch at Sharkey’s and dinner at Bogen’s on Saturday which is a record restaurant turn-out for us. I always try to hit some of the old places to get some that good grub that I can’t get anywhere else.
Hung out with some old friends and went to the Hokies spring football game on Saturday afternoon. Marcus Vick looked decent, but it’s hard to tell much when play stops as soon as someone lays a hand on you. Of course, that didn’t stop Glennon from looking awful with three interceptions and cementing his back-up QB spot. The defense shined as usual.
The ride back is always long, but it’s even longer since we moved. We still had a great time though, and now I can’t wait for football season to start.
Hugs and lots of smooches go out to the cutest, sexiest, and most lovable guy in the world!
Happy Birthday, Brian!
Love
Monica
Wow, what a beautiful weekend, and we spent a great deal of it outside in our yard.
On Saturday, we planted twelve azaleas down one side of our house (with fresh top soil and mulch) with the hopes that they will bloom watermelon red flowers relatively soon. It took a while digging all of those holes and arranging the weed-repelling fabric. We did some research on what to plant there, and most of the area gets filtered light mostly in the afternoon. Hopefully the azaleas will flourish, but who knows. This is our first attempt at real-life gardening.
On Sunday, I mowed the grass for the first time this year. After that, I sat out on our patio for awhile with the laptop to get some work done and enjoy our freshly manicured yard. Then I grilled some chicken and fresh asparagus, and we had a genuine outdoor-type dinner complete with lighted candle and all. Ain’t we fancy?
Okay, I admit it. I’m a Battlestar Galactica fan.
I resisted for awhile because I just didn’t want to get into a new show. I tried not to buy into the hype, and I didn’t for awhile. But then, I thought, well maybe I’ll just check out the mini-series that was on back in 2003 to see how bad it was.
I was hooked immediately.
I remember watching the original series and loving it. I even had a toy silon raider. So when I heard about this new series, and that Starbuck was a girl, I thought there was no way it would be good. But boy was I wrong.
I have now watched the entire first season, and I can’t wait for the second season to start this summer. This is one remake that outdoes the original.
It’s good sci-fi. Period.
The Pope isn’t doing so well right now (as if you couldn’t tell by the 24 hour news coverage). He’s the only Pope that I can remember, so I’m not sure what happens when the Vatican appoints a new one, but I’ve read a little about it. It should prove interesting to watch, and the next Pope could factor into world events for years to come.
I think Pope John Paul II is a very good man, and has lived a very Biblical life. I don’t agree with some of the tenants of Catholicism, but I do believe he is a very devout Christian and tried to lead the church to the best of his ability, following traditional Catholic guidelines. Popes are very powerful in that respect and could potentially lead the church in directions that may or may not be Biblically sound.
I know Monica’s family will certainly mourn the Pope’s passing when it happens, and it’s interesting to watch all of the people gather in St. Peter’s Square at all hours of the night. He probably has mere hours left on this earth, but I know he’ll be welcomed in heaven when the time comes.
