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The Princess Bride and Various Other Sundries

We watched The Princess Bride last night with TRC. We'd tried a while ago, but he was still too young at the time (the shrieking eels freaked him out). Last night, I'm happy to report it was a resounding success. For the record, his favorite character was Fezzik, favorite part was when Fezzik conks the albino over the head, and favorite line was "Anybody want a peanut?" He's been saying that non-stop since we watched it, giggling each time. Very funny. Next stop: Lord of the Rings. (I'm just kid

The Epitome of Industry

I've been really effective so far today. Of course, it helps that I did everything I'm doing today yesterday, then managed to screw it up at the last minute yesterday, ruining everything I'd done. Today, all I have to do is do it all over again, minus the screw up.

So far, so good.

The beginning of the semester is a pretty hectic time for me at work--lots of computers to get ready for the year, new computers to install, classes to prep for, faculty to contact, faculty to meet . . . At times right

I was Going to Post Something Good

But then I had a lousy day. Too much to do, folks--move along. Nothing to see here.

Still here?

Well, fine. I'll give you something. Two cool chain mail armor links. Because they're cool.

The Ring Lord--a supply store for rings, tools, kits and more.

Chain Mail Basket--a site that gives examples of all sorts of cool things you can do with chain mail.

(Yes, I used to make chain mail--and looking these sites over, I'm seriously tempted to take it up again . . .)

On the School Bus

Last night was TRC's Kindergarten open house, a chance for parents to bring their new Kindergarteners to the school and let them check out their class, meet their teachers, look at the school--the whole shebang. TRC was extremely excited. The highlight of the evening for him was getting to go on a REAL SCHOOL BUS. He just couldn't believe he was finally able to do something quite that awesome. It was fun watching him run up and down the aisle, pick different seats, talk to his friends about how

Why You Didn't Get Pictures Last Week

You didn't get them because I couldn't upload them from my iPhone. BUT, if you're my friend on Facebook, you could see them quite easily. Ah, the perks of being my friend on Facebook. Doesn't it make you want to open a FB account right now? :-)

In other news, my Sunday was gobbled up yesterday by a trip to Bangor for a church meeting. I'm all for church meetings, and I know they're necessary and all that. But having to drive 1.5 hours one way for a church meeting? I can't say I would mind having

Chatting w/TRC

DKC just forwarded me a chat session TRC had with my sister, Gretel. I'm including it below, because I got such a kick out of it. He did the typing all on his own. Not too shabby for a 5 year old. :-)

me: Hi Gretel
do you have a minute?
TRC would like to chat with you a bit.
Gretel: sure!
Hi, TRC!
me: hi gredl
Gretel: How are you?
me: <3
Gretel: :)
me: fin
Gretel: good!
me: and u
Gretel: I am great!
I love Fridays. :)
me: <3 <3
Gretel: What are you doing this weekend - anything fun?
me: iluv u
Grete

Better Late Than . . .

Sorry for the lack of a post today--I was too busy swimming in the ocean. How about I make it up to you? Tomorrow--pictures!

Movie Review: District 9

Let me start this review out with a bit of history (because that's the best way to start any review out, right?) Way back when, I read this book called Battlefield Earth. I thought it was awesome. It took a sci-fi trope and then cubed it. Halfway through, just when you think "Well, they've pretty much solved everything there is to solve," the scope of the book just broadens, and you see all sorts of additional implications to what's been happening. But the part I liked most about the book was th

What Do Viruses and Butter Have in Common?

Not that viruses go particularly well with butter, but they're both being homegrown at my house now. Yesterday DKC took the kids blueberry picking at the local farm. On the way home, DC was pretty out of it. We were worried she had heat exhaustion, and she wasn't really with it all yesterday evening and last night. (Woke up three or four times.) She seems to be doing better, but TRC (not to be outdone) just projectile vomited all over our living room. We're talking Exorcist proportions here. Tha

In Which My House Tries to Burn Down

I had an eventful weekend. It started last Friday, when the family and I went canoeing for the first time. 6 miles or so down a lazy river, with a few little spots of small rapids thrown in for a tad of interest. Swimming in the middle to rest. A fun time was certainly had by all.

Saturday was hot. Very. I don't like heat, if you know me at all. DKC went down to the Boston Temple for the day, so it was me at home with the kidlets, trying not to melt. TRC played a lot of Leapster, and DC learned h