TIME: 7:18 AM
PLACE: Kitchen
SUBJECT: Freshly opened peanut butter jar
The dogs receive a Milk Bone with peanut butter each morning.
Oreo’s has 2 dog aspirin hidden in the spread to help alleviate her pain for the arthritis in her hips. Mulder’s is just a Milk Bone slathered with some peanut butter.
I had to open a new container today – I was disappointed that my finger disturbed the smoothness when I pulled the freshness seal off the top of the jar.
TIME: 7:47 PM
PLACE: The mall
SUBJECT: Dressing room rack
SD needed some new clothes for school – jeans and such – so it was off to the mall this evening.
It surprised me how empty it was, I know it’s a Tuesday night and all, but still….I’m a child of the Eighties and the mall was where it was at. Makes me feel old.
2 pairs of blue jeans, a hoodie cardigan sweater and a t-shirt later, we were finished.
TIME: 6:41
PLACE: Ott’s Tavern
SUBJECT: Pale Ale, coaster & keychain
Mother’s Brewing Co. out of Springfield, Missouri was at Ott’s tonight with tastings of their craft beers.
HH and I had tastes of their Three Blind Mice Brown Ale, Top Top Tropical Pale Ale and Uncanny American Pale Ale – all very tasty.
I was gifted a keychain with a handy bottle opener – bonus!
TIME: 5:02 PM
PLACE: Backyard
SUBJECT: Shadows on garage
We actually had sunshine today!
The late afternoon shadows looked a little blue - I guess they are sad about returning to tomorrow too.
TIME: 10:35 PM
PLACE: Event Center
SUBJECT: Table marker
This was our table number for a trivia night.
It also happens to be the jersey number for Jackie Robinson.
Jackie Robinson was an answer for one of the trivia questions….
“Name 3 of the 4 Robinsons who are members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jackie, Wilbert, Frank and Brooks.
Now you know.
TIME: 10:22 PM
PLACE: S. 8th St, between W. Lincoln and W. Harrison street, looking south east at the crossing
SUBJECT: Wet train tracks
This capture, straight out of the cell phone, was a nice surprise.
TIME: 7:17 AM
PLACE: Car
SUBJECT: Radio display
#1 – It should be “Since You’re Gone” not “Since Your Gone”
#2 – I know The Cars have been around awhile, but “Greayest Hits” Seriously?
It really bothers me.
Who is responsible for this?
TIME: 3:07 PM
PLACE: Work
SUBJECT: Leadership training workbook
8 hours of my life I will never get back.
There are 2 more sessions to look forward to in the coming months.
Need stronger coffee.
TIME: 9:18 PM
PLACE: Front yard
SUBJECT: Wet sidewalk and street
It’s raining – and cold.
Yuck.
TIME: 10:55 AM
PLACE: KrankyK9
SUBJECT: Mulder
Here is Mulder at his first day of Leash Ninja training – actually, the truth of the matter is, it’s MY first day of Leash Ninja training. See my foot on the left, tethering him on the leash? I’m learning!
He did well as can be expected. He’s pretty smart, which is part of the problem.
After, there was a doggie social – he had a good time running around the yard with about 10 other dogs. No headlocks going on today!
Also, he was much better in the car on the way back home than he was on the way there; he was one tired pup.
TIME: 1:06 PM
PLACE: Amann Drive
SUBJECT: Snow covered fields
It snowed just enough to make it a slight challenge to drive to SD’s Scholar Bowl tournament this morning – but, we made it without incident.
There were 8 local schools competing – 7 rounds of challenges.
Here is SD right before round #3.
Her team only lost two rounds and scored a total of 1,175 points…
Which got them 2nd place!
TIME: 9:03 PM
PLACE: Home
SUBJECT: Stained glass box
A belated Valentine’s Day gift from the husband was waiting for me when I returned home from work.
A stained glass box – made by a friend of his in Centralia.
TIME: 22 Feb 2008 - 5:29 PM
PLACE: Living Room
SUBJECT: MonkeyBoy and Oreo
I’ve been getting nostalgic lately.
Here is my boy and a very young Oreo
How cute are they?
TIME: 9:39 PM
PLACE: Living room
SUBJECT: Valentine decoration
Yes, I have plates hanging on my wall.
Yes, I know that is an old lady thing to do.
It works for me dammit!
TIME: 9:35 PM
PLACE: Home Sweet Home
SUBJECT: Vintage Paint-by-Number
I acquired this painting last year from our local thrift shop.
I was debating whether or not to purchase it – it was a bit higher than my price point. Then I decided, “Screw it, I’ll regret it if I don’t buy it.”
Turns out, all framed pictures were 1/2 price that day – it only cost me $13.50
Sweet.
TIME: 2:17 PM
PLACE: Cafeteria
SUBJECT: Lunch
I forgot my lunch at home but I remembered to place an order with our company’s lunch program before 9am this morning.
Broccoli O’Day with tofu and brown rice from Wang Gang.
TIME: 3:23 PM
PLACE: Rural King
SUBJECT: Chicks
A Big Sunday.
Drove down to the Rural King.
They had spring chicks in the store.
I did not buy any – sadly, my town does not allow residents to keep chickens.
And I think Mulder would eat them.
TIME: 6:41 PM
PLACE: India’s Oven
SUBJECT: StellaDella
This beauty is now 14 – fourteen!!!!
After a day of hosting a Dungeons and Dragons session at our house, she chose to eat cuisine she has never tried before, Indian food,
She ate Paneer Pakora as an appetizers (deep fried cheese dipped in garbanzo bean batter) and Prawns Masala (prawns in tomato sauce) with basmati rice and nan (leavened bread).
She loved it – afterwards we went to Barnes and Noble to browse a bit.
Happy Birthday StellaDella!
TIME: 8:42 PM
PLACE: Kitchen
SUBJECT: Care package items
Now that MonkeyBoy is out of Basic Training and at Advanced Individual Training, I can send more “fun” things to him, rather than be restricted to shampoo, soap, etc..
So, for Valentine’s Day he’s getting some of his favorite cookies, protien bars and goldfish crackers (individual servings, as in accordance with guidelines)
I packed it all in a box I had on hand -
I hope he doesn't get too much flack for it.
TIME: 7:44 AM
PLACE: Work
SUBJECT: Solar powered dancer
My big February/Valentine decoration for work.
It makes a soothing “click-click-click” sound when the sun powers it – or it could be an annoying sound, depending on your point of view.
TIME: 7:28 PM
PLACE: Junior High School
SUBJECT: StellaDella’s Young Author storySD’s manuscript was selected as a Young Author district finalist from her school. The district had a recognition program this evening where they announce the best of each school.
Her story wasn’t selected, but we are still very proud of her!
TIME: 4:45 PM
PLACE: Highway 55
SUBJECT: Clouds
To round out yesterday’s morning sky photo, here is photo of the cloud formations seen in the evening sky on the drive home.
Supposedly snow shall be on the ground for tomorrow morning’s commute.
Crossing fingers that it won’t happen!
TIME: 5:40 PM
PLACE: Backyard
SUBJECT: Snow on garage roof
Supposedly this is just a tiny preview of what is to come on Tuesday evening.
I’m good if this is all there is.
TIME: 10:46 AM
PLACE: America’s Center, St. Louis
SUBJECT: Line to enter Wizard World
StellaDella wanted to go to Wizard World – again.
It’s been a couple of years.
So, I took her.
I got to see the Blues Brothers while waiting in line to get through security.
SD with Bender and all the R2 units.
She is dressed up as Pent from Khonjin House.
Yeah, I have no idea who she is.
No one there knew who she was either – she even had a sign offering a $5 Target gift card if they could guess who she was.
No one did.
She out-obscured the nerds!
That’s my girl.
I saw Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite).
…Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, Walt Disney in Walt Before Mickey and American Pie)
SD attempted to ride the bull – she lasted 26 seconds!
I didn’t get to see Sean Astin or Sean Bean’s panel, but I did step aside so Billy Boyd could pass by in a golf cart.
This is who I really wanted to see, James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Smallville, Marvel’s Runaways)
Those cheekbones!
I couldn’t figure out where the theatre where his panel was held. I was wandering and all of a sudden I hear “Coming through” and there he was in a golf cart. I stalked followed the cart, and ended up walking about 3 feet behind him when he disembarked. Hey, it was a nice way to find the theatre.
TIME: 8:00 PM
PLACE: Target
SUBJECT: Wine
StellaDella and I had a big Friday night out – We ate at Qdoba and went to Target.
I did not buy any wine, even though I may to drink some after tomorrow.
That was “vagueposting” – you will see why with tomorrow’s post.
TIME: 1974 or 1975?
PLACE: Backyard of childhood home
SUBJECT: L-R, Toto, Me, Michael, John
I think I’m 7 or 8 in this picture.
Nice rear end shot of Toto – our wire-haired fox terrier.
My brothers, acting so cool. Pretending to throw a snowball (at my mom? Probably, Dad was more than likely at work)
I remember that shirt John is wearing. I think it was a hand-me-down from oldest brother Michael. Pretty edgy.
There I am…in patterned pants, patterned-trimmed coat and patchwork hat. It looks like I’m holding hands with the snowman.
I would love to have that hat again – it’s pretty cool.
