Tag: Family
Recent Happenings
Some general updates from lately. Put my car in the shop on Friday to get some brake work done. I suspected it needed heavy work, and I was right. But unfortunately they have to keep it till Monday to fix it. It will cost me about $1400 for everything, since I’m essentially redoing the entire […]
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Making a Bed
Since I’ve been unable to find a bed frame that I like, I’ve decided to commission my uncle to make one for me. My dad said he is a very talented wood-worker so I am glad to be able to provide him with some money for his skill, especially since he’s been laid off. I’ve […]
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Santa and Holiday Traditions
My friend Kim asks: “Do you remember when you first found out about Santa? What did you feel? What about your traditions?” Oh Lord, I’m not entirely sure I remember when I found out about Santa. I think it was elementary school…and I think it was just other school kids who found out, being mean. […]
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Thanksgiving Thankfulness
The trend in the blogosphere today is to post a list of things you are thankful for. And boy do I have a lot to be thankful for in 2008. 1. My dad never has to worry about where he’ll end up. Being that my father has no retirement, savings or a silver dollar to […]
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Random Boring Updates Around the Homefront
Dad’s doctor from his most recent visit to the Wound Care Center said that his leg should be healed completely within 2 months they think. This is good news. They are also pondering doing surgery on his leg again to remove some varicose veins which might relieve some of the pressure and improve the circulation […]
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