Monthly Archives: December 2007

coasting into new years eve

Party tonight but writing this afternoon. And the White Stripes be kicking my ass.

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The Traditional Jewish Christmas

For Christmas Day, we met up with our friends, The Lawyer and the Aspiring Vet. The Lawyer had invited us to join them for the traditional Jewish Christmas celebration: a movie and Chinese food. So we all went to Sweeney … Continue reading

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Christmas is a dangerous time

Maine Coons are roughly the size and temperament of toddlers. Keep this in mind. Christmas Eve we opened presents and as we opened the giant box of cat toys they all gathered, like a pride of lions stalking the water … Continue reading

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Why so serious?

I can tell it’s the holiday season – obligations and invitations are piling up. Last weekend we hosted a small party with some coworkers and spouses. Many beers were sacrificed – the Schell Snowstorm turned out to be quite popular. … Continue reading

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I want a million different voices speaking in tongues…

Ah, a three day weekend. I have to burn off vacation days so I don’t lose them so I have a couple four day weeks this month followed by the ultimate: December 26, 27, 28, and 31 off. Which means … Continue reading

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With a head full of snow…

Wow, we’re getting another snowfall – we’re actually going to have almost a foot of powder on the ground and it’s not even a week into December. Carjo made me get up EXTREMELY early so I could beat the rush … Continue reading

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Let it snow…

There was about five inches of sparkling white snow on our deck by yesterday evening, and visibility was actually reduced. We almost never get any storms of consequence any more. I can’t remember the last true wrath-of-God blizzard I’ve seen … Continue reading

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