Baseball
I went into work at 6 am this morning to bill some hours so that I could take part in my first "businessman's special" - 1 o'clock baseball at RFK stadium. The Braves were in town and my friend Paul at the firm has season tickets, so we took off around noon to go to the game.
Long story short, Braves won with two unearned runs in the ninth - I was happy.
We also got a flickr pro account from Christopher, so you can expect a lot more photos soon.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
Thursday, April 07, 2005
All Apologies
We realize that after several months of very occasional posting most of our "readers" have given up on us. Trust that we really want to do better, but both of us sit in front of screens and type all day, so it's not exactly our dream hobby to do that when we get home. Still, we swear we'll do better.
Currently Sarah is trying to transfer to Georgetown and is finishing up her first year of law school. Nicholas is working hard and loving his job, except the occasional long day.
Benjamin was in town this evening and he and I went to dinner, while Sarah held a long-planned clothes-swap. She's quite the entertainer. (Example: We traveled to a less than safe neighborhood last night to get individual champagne bottles. Sarah walked up to the glass encased employee and said "I called earlier about the champagne," to which the employee answered " I knew that when you walked in.")
As for the aforementioned trip to NYC, it was fantastic, and if you're ever in the Village and get to go to Po or the Magnolia Bakery, GO, you won't regret it.
This weekend is our first Cherry Blossom Festival, and they are all blooming perfectly, so we might have some good shots. Please, we know we've been less than reliable in the past, but we'll really try.
We realize that after several months of very occasional posting most of our "readers" have given up on us. Trust that we really want to do better, but both of us sit in front of screens and type all day, so it's not exactly our dream hobby to do that when we get home. Still, we swear we'll do better.
Currently Sarah is trying to transfer to Georgetown and is finishing up her first year of law school. Nicholas is working hard and loving his job, except the occasional long day.
Benjamin was in town this evening and he and I went to dinner, while Sarah held a long-planned clothes-swap. She's quite the entertainer. (Example: We traveled to a less than safe neighborhood last night to get individual champagne bottles. Sarah walked up to the glass encased employee and said "I called earlier about the champagne," to which the employee answered " I knew that when you walked in.")
As for the aforementioned trip to NYC, it was fantastic, and if you're ever in the Village and get to go to Po or the Magnolia Bakery, GO, you won't regret it.
This weekend is our first Cherry Blossom Festival, and they are all blooming perfectly, so we might have some good shots. Please, we know we've been less than reliable in the past, but we'll really try.
All Apologies
We realize that after several months of very occasional posting most of our "readers" have given up on us. Trust that we really want to do better, but both of us sit in front of screens and type all day, so it's not exactly our dream hobby to do that when we get home. Still, we swear we'll do better.
Currently Sarah is trying to transfer to Georgetown and is finishing up her first year of law school. Nicholas is working hard and loving his job, except the occasional long day.
Benjamin was in town this evening and he and I went to dinner, while Sarah held a long-planned clothes-swap. She's quite the entertainer. (Example: We traveled to a less than safe neighborhood last night to get individual champagne bottles. Sarah walked up to the glass encased employee and said "I called earlier about the champagne," to which the employee answered " I knew that when you walked in.")
As for the aforementioned trip to NYC, it was fantastic, and if you're ever in the Village and get to go to Po or the Magnolia Bakery, GO, you won't regret it.
This weekend is our first Cherry Blossom Festival, and they are all blooming perfectly, so we might have some good shots. Please, we know we've been less than reliable in the past, but we'll really try.
We realize that after several months of very occasional posting most of our "readers" have given up on us. Trust that we really want to do better, but both of us sit in front of screens and type all day, so it's not exactly our dream hobby to do that when we get home. Still, we swear we'll do better.
Currently Sarah is trying to transfer to Georgetown and is finishing up her first year of law school. Nicholas is working hard and loving his job, except the occasional long day.
Benjamin was in town this evening and he and I went to dinner, while Sarah held a long-planned clothes-swap. She's quite the entertainer. (Example: We traveled to a less than safe neighborhood last night to get individual champagne bottles. Sarah walked up to the glass encased employee and said "I called earlier about the champagne," to which the employee answered " I knew that when you walked in.")
As for the aforementioned trip to NYC, it was fantastic, and if you're ever in the Village and get to go to Po or the Magnolia Bakery, GO, you won't regret it.
This weekend is our first Cherry Blossom Festival, and they are all blooming perfectly, so we might have some good shots. Please, we know we've been less than reliable in the past, but we'll really try.
Monday, February 28, 2005
Saturday, February 26, 2005
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Brrrrrrr...
We skipped the inaugural celebration because it was too cold, but we weren't going to miss out on our first snow in DC. We have a few pictures at flickr.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Monday, January 17, 2005
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Home, Home Again
Maggie and I returned home today from Atlanta. I am exhausted from getting up early and traveling, and she is a very tired dog after a weekend of playing with CousinLarry Max and stressful plane rides--this morning we were one of three dogs on board(!). We went for a quick walk when we got home and since then we have both been napping off and on (more on than off). This afternoon between naps I watched a few South Park Christmas episodes (the best being the one where the children recreate the original South Park cartoon (Jesus v. Santa)). I then watched the Redskins/Cowboys game which was impressive. I have to say it was nice to watch TV with the sound on after having to watch it while Sarah studied, trying to follow the action while reading the closed captioning. I have to say that it has heightened my awareness of the necessity for more closed captioning--What do you mean there's no captioning on The Thirsty Traveler?
Sarah went on to Paducah, where she opened her presents from her parents and then called me so she could open mine over the phone. I must say I got some pretty good stuff.
I return to work tomorrow, and then I probably will go on to Louisville on Friday for New Year's Eve, as long as I can find someone to take care of Maggie.
Thank you to Geoffrey and Jennifer (and Max and the cats) who were very gracious this whole weekend, even as Maggie and I woke the whole place up when she needed to go out.
Maggie and I returned home today from Atlanta. I am exhausted from getting up early and traveling, and she is a very tired dog after a weekend of playing with Cousin
Sarah went on to Paducah, where she opened her presents from her parents and then called me so she could open mine over the phone. I must say I got some pretty good stuff.
I return to work tomorrow, and then I probably will go on to Louisville on Friday for New Year's Eve, as long as I can find someone to take care of Maggie.
Thank you to Geoffrey and Jennifer (and Max and the cats) who were very gracious this whole weekend, even as Maggie and I woke the whole place up when she needed to go out.
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Exams
Sarah's got her first law school exams starting Tuesday. She's studying hard, and I, of course, can't stop being nosey about how it's going, etc., since, after all, "I've done this before." Hard to be just the supportive husband without quizzing her about the ins and outs of Civil Procedure. Just realized that it will be six years straight where law school exams will impact my life in some way, shape, or form--great.
Thanksgiving visit to the eastern mid-West was great fun. We flew Independence Air, and our outgoing flight wasn't delayed on a day when almost everything else was. We plan on flying them again, especially since they will let us take Maggie in the cabin with us, which ought to be an adventure. Speaking of Maggie, she has fully recovered from her bite, though her hair is slow to grow back. She has been relegated back to her crate for now, because she kept taking ornaments off the Christmas tree. Pictures from both Thanksgiving and the Christmas tree are coming once I can get a free moment to upload them on Sarah's computer. She's using it for some tests she has.
I also bought a new suit today. It's navy. Can someone please explain to me why these things cost so effin' much?
Sarah's got her first law school exams starting Tuesday. She's studying hard, and I, of course, can't stop being nosey about how it's going, etc., since, after all, "I've done this before." Hard to be just the supportive husband without quizzing her about the ins and outs of Civil Procedure. Just realized that it will be six years straight where law school exams will impact my life in some way, shape, or form--great.
Thanksgiving visit to the eastern mid-West was great fun. We flew Independence Air, and our outgoing flight wasn't delayed on a day when almost everything else was. We plan on flying them again, especially since they will let us take Maggie in the cabin with us, which ought to be an adventure. Speaking of Maggie, she has fully recovered from her bite, though her hair is slow to grow back. She has been relegated back to her crate for now, because she kept taking ornaments off the Christmas tree. Pictures from both Thanksgiving and the Christmas tree are coming once I can get a free moment to upload them on Sarah's computer. She's using it for some tests she has.
I also bought a new suit today. It's navy. Can someone please explain to me why these things cost so effin' much?
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Off to TN, IN, KY
Sidenote before I get to the Thanksgiving post: I got a new Wusthof Grand Prix 8-inch Chef's Knife today , which replaces my Chicago Cutlery knife (which, while inexpensive, actually was a good first "real" chef's knife). The new knife is going to take some getting used to, but it's exciting to me anyway.
Tomorrow late we leave for Nashville from which we will travel to Evansville, IN and then to Hopkinsville, KY, and finally to Paducah. We are looking forward to seeing all of Sarah's extended family, but we will be thinking all of our family and friends this Thanksgiving.
Of course, Sarah and I are thankful for so much these days, but here's a partial list: that we live in DC and are doing exactly what we wanted to do when we mapped it out two years ago, that Sarah has acclimated to law school, that I passed the bar exam, again that I passed the bar exam, that Maggie is such a good, well-adjusted (if slightly bitten) dog, that we both have our health and each other and loving families.
Sidenote before I get to the Thanksgiving post: I got a new Wusthof Grand Prix 8-inch Chef's Knife today , which replaces my Chicago Cutlery knife (which, while inexpensive, actually was a good first "real" chef's knife). The new knife is going to take some getting used to, but it's exciting to me anyway.
Tomorrow late we leave for Nashville from which we will travel to Evansville, IN and then to Hopkinsville, KY, and finally to Paducah. We are looking forward to seeing all of Sarah's extended family, but we will be thinking all of our family and friends this Thanksgiving.
Of course, Sarah and I are thankful for so much these days, but here's a partial list: that we live in DC and are doing exactly what we wanted to do when we mapped it out two years ago, that Sarah has acclimated to law school, that I passed the bar exam, again that I passed the bar exam, that Maggie is such a good, well-adjusted (if slightly bitten) dog, that we both have our health and each other and loving families.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Christmas Gift For Nicholas?
I really want some Fun Slides Carpet Skates. They are among the 10 most dangerous toys this year, but in a totally carpeted apartment, they look like awesomeness.
Also, please, if you think anything is funny, check out this week's Strong Bad e-mail.
I really want some Fun Slides Carpet Skates. They are among the 10 most dangerous toys this year, but in a totally carpeted apartment, they look like awesomeness.
Also, please, if you think anything is funny, check out this week's Strong Bad e-mail.
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Spaghetti Alla Cousteau
I was inspired by Christina's post to make the green spaghetti that my parents used to make. I now have a fifth of Blue Curacao and nowhere to go. "Fruit of the Millennium" here I come!!!
Sarah was not fond of this dish (it tasted "sour"), though our friend Dylan and I enjoyed it.
Sarah was not fond of this dish (it tasted "sour"), though our friend Dylan and I enjoyed it.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Good Times
Daddy is in town on Corps business and we had a really good time going out to dinner with him last night. We went to Neisha Thai in Tenleytown, which was delicious.
This is the first post here since the election, which is only somewhat purposeful. Needless to say, we were pretty disappointed with the Democratic showing. Despite the fact that I've done a lot of it in the last week, I don't think it's terribly helpful to disparage those who voted for Bush, and I think Sarah would agree. It's better to figure out how they won and try to emulate it. The next few years should be interesting. VIVA Democratic obstructionism!
Daddy is in town on Corps business and we had a really good time going out to dinner with him last night. We went to Neisha Thai in Tenleytown, which was delicious.
This is the first post here since the election, which is only somewhat purposeful. Needless to say, we were pretty disappointed with the Democratic showing. Despite the fact that I've done a lot of it in the last week, I don't think it's terribly helpful to disparage those who voted for Bush, and I think Sarah would agree. It's better to figure out how they won and try to emulate it. The next few years should be interesting. VIVA Democratic obstructionism!
Monday, November 01, 2004
So I'm Probably Way Behind Here....
...but I just found out that Martin Freeman (of The Office and Love Actually fame) is playing Arthur Dent in the forthcoming Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie, and can I just say, "What a perfect choice."
I'm probably just saying that because I've watched the final two special episodes of The Office about ten times in the last week, but I think he's great. Apparently, Lucy Davis (who plays Dawn on The Office) is in Shaun of the Dead, but I haven't seen it.
...but I just found out that Martin Freeman (of The Office and Love Actually fame) is playing Arthur Dent in the forthcoming Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy movie, and can I just say, "What a perfect choice."
I'm probably just saying that because I've watched the final two special episodes of The Office about ten times in the last week, but I think he's great. Apparently, Lucy Davis (who plays Dawn on The Office) is in Shaun of the Dead, but I haven't seen it.
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