Choosing what we sow.

Conversations these day are tough. We bombard each with fear, despair, disillusionment and division. People are stressed. They are frightened about the future; about tomorrow. How will we pay for college? How will we afford the house? Republicans are stupid. Liberals are dangerous. Talk show hosts are [...]

Olympic Moment: Samia Yusuf Omar of Somalia

The slowest woman in the 200 metre race, Omar of Somalia is, I think, the most heroic Olympic Athlete of the 2008 Games.    At 17, she ‘trains’ on bombed out roads with roadblocks of burning tires.  For days at at ime, her dinner is wheat bread and water.   She has no coach.  No corporate sponsorship.  No food.  No [...]

The Great Dalmuti

   

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Kendra’s Slayer personality takes over and she dominates the Dalmuti, most often holding the Lesser Dalmuti position. Finally, she grabs the Great Dalmuti seat and runs the board.
Neal reigns as the Greater Peon. Sigh. He loves the hat.

The Great Dalmuti

Tonight was taco night.   And if you now Mike, you know the tacos were fabulous.  Pork marinated in orange and spices.  Fresh, home-made salsa with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and garlic.  All delivered yesterday afternoon from SPUD, Seattles fresh local product delivery service. YUM!
We had a house full of friends this evening to help us eat tacos and [...]

Can I be a Guitar Hero?

I’m not Pat Benatar, that’s for sure and I’m not sure my best shot is good enough, but last night I lost my Guitar Hero virginity.  I got banished to the practice room from the Stage in Hell.  And then I got it.  I finally understand what all the fuss is about; I’ve unleashed my [...]