Thứ Sáu, 27 tháng 2, 2009
long friday, smash and grab
I've kind of fallen off the wagon - the 40-day wagon - the last few days have been a little out of control. Tuesday we discovered that someone had broken into our garage, smashed our car window and stolen my neurology bag, so I've been borrowing stethoscopes...
Thứ Tư, 25 tháng 2, 2009
things I love about my family
Today, day 30 of our 40 days, Tammy and I are listing 40 things we love about our family. This one should be fun. :-)I love:1. that Bryan is a frequent vacuumer :-)2. the way Sam wakes up so happy and cheerful in the morning 3. Alex's new penchant for...
Thứ Ba, 24 tháng 2, 2009
a prayer
Today, day 29 of our 40 days, Tammy and I are looking for new prayers or revisiting old prayers. Sunday at our church was "Preschool Sunday" (there is a preschool associated with the church). At first I wasn't too thrilled with this, since at my house...
Chủ Nhật, 22 tháng 2, 2009
library fun
Today Tammy and I spent some time at the downtown SLC library (pictured here at night - isn't it cool?). We browsed the books on sale, and I picked up a used "Collector's Library" edition of the Phantom of the Opera, for $4. Big spender am I. We also...
Thứ Sáu, 20 tháng 2, 2009
a poem: My Treasure
A little poem I wrote today. My TreasureHe threw his toothbrush in the johnHe wipes his nose just anywhereOur leather sofa's colored onThat's peanut butter in his hairLawn fertilizer, Oxy-CleanVirginia creeper leavesA Christmas ornament from the tree...
Thứ Năm, 19 tháng 2, 2009
busy day at the VA
I'm currently working full time as a plain old neurologist, not informaticist, at the Salt Lake VA, overseeing the inpatient and consult services, as well as fielding ER calls and clinic patients. The last couple days have been busier than usual. Without...
Thứ Tư, 18 tháng 2, 2009
The Song of Hiawatha
Today Tammy and I are looking at poems.I've been thinking about "Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on and off for a while. My dad had to memorize some part of it in school, and I remember his quoting this stanza to us when we were kids: By...
Thứ Ba, 17 tháng 2, 2009
donation to a cause
Today, day 22, Tammy and I are donating to a cause of our choice.I chose Holt International's Special Needs Adoption Fund. Because...every child deserves a home. We adopted Alex via Holt (via WACAP) and I love the story of how Holt originated. You can...
a whole new level of chocolate
Yesterday was day 21 of our 40 days, and Tammy and I set ourselves the task of trying some new gourmet chocolates. Having always been too cheap to spend much on chocolate, I did not know what I was missing! Tammy got 8 different high-quality kinds of...
Thứ Hai, 16 tháng 2, 2009
Day 20: Cliff Spa
Today is Day 20 - we are halfway through our 40 days. Tammy and I went to the Snowbird ski resort's Cliff Spa. Tammy has more pictures here.It was a beautiful day of sun and snow. I was just a little bit wistful watching the skiers and snowboarders gliding...
Chủ Nhật, 15 tháng 2, 2009
Brighter Days Ahead
Tough times, these.Resolution of conflicts on many fronts helps, but more is to come.Once we've jetted off east things will really start looking up.But until then: paint, parking, wood, tables, chairs, sardar, food, drink, lists, healthy doses of work...
Thứ Bảy, 14 tháng 2, 2009
Day 19 - Taxes, Valentines and the Pontiac Firebird TransAm
Today I spent most of a snowy Valentine's day working on our taxes. Not very romantic. But it feels good to have it mainly done, and we had the evening to ourselves, thanks to a nice babysitting offer by the church where Alex goes to Awana. The bubble...
Goa, Palolem beach y mi cumple
Estoy en Palolem beach, en Goa, manyana es mi cumple y lo celebraremos por aqui para despues seguir subiendo hacia Rajastan.Una playa increible....
Thứ Sáu, 13 tháng 2, 2009
personality test
Today, for fun, Tammy and I are re-taking our personality tests and comparing them to our results in college. I took this (or a similar version) as a freshman in college, at age 18. My result at that time described me as "INFJ." Here is a description...
Thứ Năm, 12 tháng 2, 2009
quote of the day
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." — Dr. Seuss Today Tammy and I are sharing favorite quotes. I recently ran across this one, and shared it with Bryan who also gave his approval....
Thứ Tư, 11 tháng 2, 2009
song of the day
Today Tammy and I are going back in time to find an old song. Here is my pick:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3-VF7xd_KEI distinctly remember this song playing on the radio as I rode the bus home after skiing all day with the Junior Ski program, probably...
Thứ Ba, 10 tháng 2, 2009
Gokarna
Tras unos dias de relax en Hampi, nos dirigimos a Goa.Un largo regateo con los conductores de Ricksaw nos lleva a toda pastilla por el campo indio atravesando aldeas con crios medio desnudos y cubiertos de mugre que nos miran con sorpresa y nos devueven...
Thứ Hai, 9 tháng 2, 2009
40 things I'm thankful for
Today Tammy and I are reflecting on all we have to be grateful for. There is so much I could go on and on. Good thing we are limited to only 40! A disclaimer - these are in no particular order. 1. Bryan - I got lucky. :-)2. Alex - ditto.3. Sam - lucky...
Chủ Nhật, 8 tháng 2, 2009
snowshoeing
Tammy and I went snowshoeing today. It was snowing, but beautiful and felt good to be out. It was fun to be hiking at the level of the top of the road signs.Thanks Tammy for taking these pictur...
Thứ Bảy, 7 tháng 2, 2009
Florida photos
Tammy and I are on day 12 of the 40 days leading up to our birthday. Today we're supposed to list 20 things we like about ourselves and 20 things we'd like to change. I am realizing that I don't think I can come up with 20 things of each, and in any...
Thứ Sáu, 6 tháng 2, 2009
40 random memories
There has been a "25 random things" epidemic on Facebook, which I haven't done. But today Tammy and I are going back in time to reminisce. The goal is to list a memory from each year of life. We were supposed to ask relatives what they remember about...
Hampi
Por fin...Tras varios arduos dias de viaje, trenes fetidos, animales no invitados en mi saco, suciedad desconocida y vendedores de absolutamente todo, hemos llegado a Hampi.Nos va a ser dificil encontrar un sitio tan increible en India. Mires donde mires...
Thứ Năm, 5 tháng 2, 2009
key west crepes
An exquisite Florida breakfast this morning, courtesy of Patty. I have got to find the kiwi syrup so I can make the...
Thứ Tư, 4 tháng 2, 2009
deep freeze
For the second time this winter, Florida is having cold enough temps to issue a "deep freeze" warning. http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/weather/02/04/winter.weather/index.htmlSo much for the week on the beach. My work buddies had planned a kayak trip with...
Thứ Ba, 3 tháng 2, 2009
Destino Hampi
Estoy hasta el gorro de Chennay, es una pedazo de mierda de ciudad, asi que nos vamos.Anoche pillamos un tren destino Bangalore, parece que estoy destinado a volver a esta ciudad una y otra vez. Y desde aqui pillamos otro hacia Hampi, un lugar tranquilito...
hello from madeira bay
Well, my employer kindly flew me to Florida (gulf coast, near Tampa) for a week in February, but we have hit a cold spell that is supposed to last until the day I leave. Bummer. I walked on the beach anyway, last night and tonight, in the cold and dark...
Chủ Nhật, 1 tháng 2, 2009
Cositas desde India
Ya llevamos mas de 2 semanitas en India.Nos han pasado unas cuantas cosillas, entre ellas, he participado de extra en una peli India. Que por cierto, pese a ser bastante cutres, estan llenas de energia y bailoteo.Me lo he pasado genial. La peli se llama...
