I’m the only member of the marketing department in the office until Thursday. Everybody else on my team is basking in sunny Fort Lauderdale. Actually, they’re not basking. They’re conferencing. Which makes me feel a little better about being stuck behind. And if I’m being totally honest, I’m not much of a Florida person anyway. … Continue reading I skipped Florida for a brothel instead.
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Shootout at the XM Corral
Tara texted me this morning about an automatic bank withdrawal. SiriusXM just charged $22. Is that monthly?? Because there were two question marks, I knew this displeased my wife. And honestly, it displeased me, too. For the past year, the monthly charge had been $7 and some odd change. I figured my one-year promotional period … Continue reading Shootout at the XM Corral
I’m a Little Teapot $hort and $tout
When we were unpacking boxes that had been in storage for years this past summer, we came across a few items we'd forgotten all about. It was kind of like Christmas in July! One of these was an unassuming silver teapot that had once belonged to my grandmother. We already had a teapot—something cheap we'd … Continue reading I’m a Little Teapot $hort and $tout
May Day (South Dakota-style)
Happy May Day from South Dakota! Yes, that photo was taken today. Its' been quite a snowy couple of days. 5" of heavy, wet snow on Tuesday, and several more inches today. They say that Rapid City has now recorded its 4th-snowiest winter of all time. To that I say...umm, winter ended about 40 days … Continue reading May Day (South Dakota-style)
Mutual Admiration
Gather 'round, folks. I've got a story to share. Our tale begins on January 2, 2018. We were six months away from leaving the PNW for South Dakota, and while I'd hoped to be able to keep my job with Fuel and work remotely, management wasn't on board with the plan. While scrolling through Instagram … Continue reading Mutual Admiration
Capitol-izing on Our Weekends
We recently discovered that Hulu is streaming "The Wonder Years," so now we've got a new old show to add to our retro collection, a list that includes "Perfect Strangers," "Blossom," and "The Brady Bunch." I was a big fan of TWY back in the day and even met Josh Saviano, the actor who played … Continue reading Capitol-izing on Our Weekends
And then all hail broke loose…
I've said it before, though never using a fruit analogy: the weather here is bananas. Take Tuesday, for instance. Our day started out quietly enough; we decided to go for a hike along the Sunday Gulch Trail in Custer State Park. Can I just say how different the trails are out here? No ferns or … Continue reading And then all hail broke loose…
Literally Greener
Saturday afternoon, I was jolted from a peaceful reverie by the blaring wail of a warning siren. I raced to the window, looking for the source of the ear-splitting racket, convinced I'd see either an approaching tornado or an incoming ICBM, but the sky was thankfully clear. A few moments later the sirens quit and, … Continue reading Literally Greener
Time’s a Wasted Go
I have no idea what inspired me to make corned beef and cabbage for dinner last night. Yes, it was St. Patrick's Day. I get that. But I am not Irish and have only ever made the dish once before in my life. It's hardly a tradition in my household. Nevertheless, there I was, cooking … Continue reading Time’s a Wasted Go
Getting My Griswold On – Day 4: Black Hills
Miles traveled today: 166.8 Total miles traveled: 1547.2 It's Technically Not "Stealing" Since I Didn't Pocket Anything I forgot to mention yesterday the one downside to my motel in Rapid City: a crappy wireless internet connection. For some reason I cannot log on through the Super 8 server, so I have to look for other … Continue reading Getting My Griswold On – Day 4: Black Hills
Mark My Words 