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Contemplative and entertaining commentary from those random life happenstances that occur to all of us, except I just happen to write them down...Think Ferris Bueller meets Monty Python in Academia ... just less commercial. Does anyone ever read this smal
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A 6 word memoir for 2008
This week, Opinionistas reminded me of the 6 word memoirs that Boing Boing made so cliche in 2008.It actually took days to think. Think of my six succinct words. Here were my top 2008 reminisces: Experienced complex cultures with new perspectives. Fr...
An Obamanation
I made a Obamicon of myself at Obamicon.meYou should spend a few minutes on their Top Rated section. Some very funny ones have been uploaded...For those wondering the backstory on the creater of the original Obama poster, Shepard Fairey, watch this s...
Buffed & Caulked
I spent a large part of today buffing and caulking. Yes, back to the renovation. After a 2 month break the time has come to get my workbelt back on.Finally, after 4 months of using it, I sanded down the butcher block top we had installed in our kitch...
Turkey Lurkey
I had a blog post done up entitled "Turkey Lurkey" but at the last minute it was vetoed by LP-ette."But how will you know I even posted it? You never read the site?""I'll know... woman's intuition. Do you really want to tangle with that?" she replied...
No Stokie for you!
Opps I did it again. Another bike accident, only this time I only managed to break 2 bones. Last Saturday I left for a short 1 hour ride, but arrived home via the hospital with one broken Radial Head, one cracked rib and one mad wife. It was a grea...
How to set a PR at your next Marathon
So after 40 days of not-so-intense training, I did the marathon again today.I can say with conviction, that less training will actually increase your time. And by less I mean about 70% less than recommended.Here's how it went:3km - my neck started to...
Day 39 of my 40 Days to a Marathon plan.
So in the past 39 days I managed to increase my mileage 130% per week, slightly above the doctor recommended increase of 10%.I went from:Drinking beer most of the summer, and generally lounging about on Hornby.To, starting in the first week of Septem...
Battleship Grey
How come people at the dentist's office just don't listen?To the 5 year old at the dentist today, who washed his hands with the Listerine, next time listen to your mom when she yells 'NoooOOO!!!". Yes, Listerine will sting those cuts little man.To th...
Vivid moments
I found this scrawled in my journal. No date. No context. Spelling mistakes are included as written:Had a dream last night. Very quniten terinteno.Samari swords, escape from rooms.‘come with me’ – followed into dark alleyways.Then there was thi...
Day 8 of my 40 day Marathon Training....
It has been 8 days since I decided to see if I can do a Marathon in 40 days. I have managed 4 runs and 1 bike, with my long one at about 16k. Looking at my past marathon schedules I was supposed to be doing a 30k run. I think my legs were happy I did...
40 days to a Marathon
After another week on Hornby Island, this time with all my inlaws camping on our property, I have multiple posts ready to write. Future topics include:"How my inlaws put the fun back in dysfunctional""How my friend's piece of frozen assturd got me ou...
My Blogging Mojo is Back...
I was up at the crack of dawn today - my bag packed for a quick hike around Helliwell Park. Arriving at the point, I sat. I contemplated. I sat some more. Even at the hour of 7am about 30 people jogged by my place of contemplation. All I could think ...
More Cheese Please
2 weeks of france have opened my eyes to Artisan Cheese and Kilkenny.Been busy getting out from under my email since then.... more updates to follow... It will be a food-gasmic update. Old school LP at it's best. I promise.Thanks for being patient....
Back from France...
But I am already packing to go again!After a 2 day layover in Nashville for meetings, and a 1 day in Dallas due to weather, I finally arrived in France. During my travels I had some great stories written up in my mind, such as: Eating at the Pork Onl...
Stuck in DC
Yesterday I was in Nashville.Then today I left for France, but got delayed and stuck in Washington DC with no luggage.Tomorrow I do not really care where I am as long as I can find some clean clothes.So far it has been a trip of many numbers:10: "Jus...
Hornby Island here we come!
After 10+ years of saving,3+ years of searching,2+ years of setbacks...It is finally official, we found exactly what we were looking for, and the deal is ready to be closed!WantedMinimum ½ acre island propertyferry boat accessiblewalking distance (w...
Squirrel vs. Bunny
I saw a squirrel and bunny try to simultaneously make it across 2 lanes of rush traffic today.The result: Squirrels are much faster than bunnies. In fact, the evidence is probably still on the road....
Overheard this week
To my younger, more hip, relative as we walked along the ocean:"Hey, check that out. The river otters are playing across the inlet.""The River Otters? What band is that?""Uh, it's mother nature, not a Band."****Two friends sharing a futon: "Those are...
One down, two to go!
While the snowstorm subsided (and turned to flooding) I still am busy working out the details and subject-to's of a potential property purchase. On the property front things have been going well, considering I am trying to coordinate the water, septi...
CCC 334(b)
In the past 2 weeks I have: Been stuck in a snowstorm for 3 days - with two small children and only 1 days worth of clean clothes and diapers. Travelled to a small gulf island to put an offer for sale on a property. Drawn up an eviction notice for on...
The WSJ stole my idea
Last June I wrote about the Dunbar Number and social networking.This week Carl Bailak at the WSJ jumped onboard and did the same thing with his article entitled "Sorry, You May Have Gone Over Your Limit Of Network Friends"Now all I need to do is figu...
Can anyone spare a rifle?
I've been in Nashville for the past few days for work. I already am overwhelmed by the highways and miss the ocean breeze.On the flip side I was given some good hunting tips today at lunch by a group of engineers.I also have heard rumors of a Coyote ...
Remember, remember the fifth of November
Great Movie, and today I have an excuse to watch it again.Remember, remember the fifth of November, The gunpowder, treason and plot, I know of no reason Why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. ...
I still have my mojo. I think...
"I don't give out my number, but if you give me yours I'll be sure to call.""How will I know?""I always call guys back that have an accent."It had started innocently enough - what I thought was a couple on the plush chairs at Starbucks, relaxing and ...
Logical Philosopher Becomes a Blogging Preschooler
For the past few months Little LP has been taking drum lessons. Our goal was not to find him the noisiest instrument possible, but rather to channel his energy from banging on all the good furniture into drumming on a set of rubber drum practice pad...
Principal's Office
Little LP was sent to the Principal's office today for punching another boy.Not so surprising, except keeping in mind he is five and only in kindergarten. The other side of the story is that he swung back at the other boy, after he hit him first.As a...
50 cups of coffee
“I need 3 large totes of your of coffee. To go.”A look of panic crossed the barista’s face. She turned to her coworker and said “Start making coffee. Now.”“Well sir, it will take ½ hour to brew that. We can’t use up all the store’s ...
Thank goodness for romantic comedy
I have a confession to make.I'm not proud of it, but she tricked me into it.Honest. I thought it was a comedy. I was blindsided by Jack Black. And i'm sure she knew it.In the last week I have watched not one, but two romantic comedy movies.The Holida...
This post has been recommended by 4 out of 5 dentists
I spent part of my weekend with JT, who is our resident dentist in our group of friends. Apart from feeling self conscious about not flossing enough for the weekend, I learned something very value we can all draw from. Something we can all apply to a...
Don't move that couch.
I learned this weekend that having your brother in law over to drink your good Scotch and simultaneously help move things will cost less than having your wife help move things. Because if things go wrong with your brother in law you're just out of S...
