It was yet another busy weekend. I swear, I say that all the time, but I feel like I never get any downtime. I mentioned this to my mom last weekend and she said when married couples both work full-time, it's inevitable that weekends are filled with chores. She's right, of course. At least if … Continue reading 99 Bottles of Beer on the Floor
Month: November 2020
Sunburn in the Third Degree
Today, Tara and I stopped by CenturyCo to decorate my office. You think the rivalry with my neighbor is over the top? Well, when there's a company-wide competition with some great prizes on the line, I've gotta pull out all the stops. Right? My coworkers will be ill-prepared for the unexpected holiday spirt they're going … Continue reading Sunburn in the Third Degree
Mallrat
It's weird going to work the day after Thanksgiving. That applies to any major holiday, really, but when the holiday lands on a Thursday it feels especially strange. Almost pointless. It's hard to get into work mode when A) you're recovering from the previous day's food coma, and B) you're counting down the hours until … Continue reading Mallrat
Happy Thanksgiving!
Too full to write out a coherent post. Too buzzed to care. Even the title is generic tonight. I will say the turkey turned out exceptional, as always, and the side dishes were superb. Texted with both my kids, watched Planes, Trains & Automobiles and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. In other words, I checked all … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
Syrup Traps
The people of Rapid City probably think I’m nuts, because chances are if you see me driving around town, I’ll be laughing my ass off…even when I’m alone in the car. I blame SiriusXM for this. After signing up for a subscription, I explored a few of the stations but never ventured beyond, I dunno, … Continue reading Syrup Traps
Flamingo-ho-ho!
Our house is lit, yo. And no, your eyes do not deceive you: that is a flamingo wearing a Santa hat, front and center. We decorated the yard ourselves but hired a guy to install the lights around the eaves. It wasn't cheap, and in the end, they eschewed tall ladders and simply climbed onto … Continue reading Flamingo-ho-ho!
I’ve Got a Sinking Feeling
When I was a kid, I was scared to death of quicksand. I don't know whether to blame Gilligan's Island or The Incredible Hulk or one of the countless television shows and movies that portrayed people getting stuck in quicksand. All I know is, while a lot of people avoided swimming after watching Jaws, I … Continue reading I’ve Got a Sinking Feeling
On Dasher, On Dancer, On Peyton & Elway
A lot of you were interested to learn more about the cast iron pizza. I have to admit I was skeptical myself the first time Tara said she was going to make one, but they're surprisingly easy and very good. We use this pizza dough recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction. I have no idea who … Continue reading On Dasher, On Dancer, On Peyton & Elway
Peace Offering
Our neighbor, Kelly (yes, that's her real name), called a truce today. Or, at the very least, appeased us with cupcakes. She was kind enough to bring over this six-pack from Sweet Secrets Bakery in Rapid City. As far as peace offerings go, I approve. I had the opportunity to interview the owner earlier this … Continue reading Peace Offering
The Party Planning Committee
Today was wire-to-wire busy at work. First time since I've started that I've been on the go nonstop at CenturyCo. I guess I've gotten spoiled, not having to sweat over tight publishing deadlines. So, I'm on the Party Planning Committee. I didn't volunteer for this, but rather, inherited the role when I accepted the job. … Continue reading The Party Planning Committee
Mark My Words 