Category Archives: News

There won’t be any picture at the request of the parents and that’s all I’m going to say. This makes daughter and child number three for our friends Kelly and Ethan. When the announcement was made of her arrival, I … Continue reading →

My great friend up in Chicago celebrates his day, one he shares with Einstein, Pi Day and Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman. I’m way behind on a card for him but I’ll make it up to him, namely during his visit … Continue reading →

What a Maggi-based coincidence! First, my next running goal is Brian’s house. Next, my cousin Dana comes to visit; what a great time! Finally, it’s Brian’s birthday. I do hope he gets to celebrate, be King of Chicago just for … Continue reading →

In today’s running (on a treadmill) news, I have completed the distance between my house and my Grandma’s house in Bloomington, IL. This would be 978 miles. Since I ran a total of 3.2 miles today, I’m now 1.2 miles … Continue reading →

…hopefully I’ll be “out” like a busy lamb. I’ve been much better, Somara is having a harder time shaking off the illness we’ve had in common yet I don’t know if we had the same sickness. I really wanted to … Continue reading →

Maybe depression is a bit much, the doctor last week said it was more along heightened anxiety according my recent testing results. I should’ve studied harder! Somara and I have had a relapse with the flu/sinus issues. I recovered first … Continue reading →

Thankfully the several dozen scratches on my arm have faded by lunchtime. Holding my arms out for 15 minutes while they itched sucked too. When I saw the reaction on one, I thought, hooray, we have a winner! Turned out … Continue reading →

The rather graphic event in Russia didn’t help quell the chicken-littles thinking our “near-miss” would have a convoy smaller objects. These must be people who get their Science lessons from Armageddon and the Left Behind novels. What missed the earthy … Continue reading →

Lucky dude, he shares his special day with Peter Gabriel. I don’t see him around work so I’m hoping he got the time off. I need to get him something nice for the interim.

It’s a day late but at the rate I’m going this year, I’m early. The Silders’ oldest kid is becoming a teenager. I think high school is next year. I know it is with my nephews Nick and maybe Hunter, … Continue reading →

Don’t be alarmed or too worried but I haven’t been in A-1 health since late July. I caught a Summer cold yet I can’t shake off the coughing element. It has ebb and flowed with the severity. There’s often something … Continue reading →

That came off like a tongue twister! Tuesday and Wednesday were nice birthdays amongst the Aggie faction of the Bridge family, aka my Aggie in-laws since College Station is where they live and the parents are both graduates of Texas … Continue reading →

I stumbled upon this great piece of fan art through the Deviant Art site. It’s a cool place where people do numerous things with all media. I often check it out when I see a tribute or interpretation. This Valentine’s … Continue reading →

I should’ve know there was a significance to seeing horror afficionado Joe Bob Briggs (more on him later) last night! Today is my sensei‘s birthday. Lester has much to celebrate because his upcoming game is or will be shipping soon! … Continue reading →

One of the most frustrating things about anxiety/depression is its ability to subside by the time you see the doctor. This happens to me fairly often and I hate it. I usually keep a list on hand to share with … Continue reading →