Headline News: "...and First Lady Laura Bush gave George a mountain biking coat and sole warmers."
<slight pause>
Me: "Nothing could warm that Bastard's soul."
Dad: "Shannon! How can you say that?" (something to that affect.)
Me: (not even knowing where to begin) "Cause tons of people have died for no reason?"
Me: (can feel blood boiling)
Dad: stammering for an argument "We'll just agree to disagree."
Me: "We always do."
Last night while returning home from a late night of Christmas shopping, Jon was shuffling through his Sirus radio- landing on nothing but crap (in my opinion). I was bored and tired and my body was slowly preparing itself for sleep. Until this song came on - (feast your ears on this lovely tune!)
Hi. I got this idea from electric firefly. I just thought it would be kind of fun.
edited to add: Wow! Y'all are very generous with your virtual gift-giving. tee-hee Thanks!
From Jon
The List: How to...
1. Patch a radiator hose- umm no, I really should have taken auto mechanics in High School.
2. Protect your computer- is this something like a computer-cozy?
3. Rescue a boater who has capsized- I would probably have no reason to be out that far out in the ocean.
4. Frame a wall- ah wouldn't that look cute?
5. Retouch digital photos- done.
6. Back up a trailer- Is this a dance move?
7. Build a campfire- yes?
8. Fix a dead outlet- See number 12.
9. Navigate with a map and compass- I do pride myself with a good sense of direction; however, in the middle of nowhere that might be a different story.
10. Use a torque wrench- um yeah sure.
11. Sharpen a knife- all the time
12. Perform CPR- I passed the test several years ago; but I think I've forgotten it all.
13. Fillet a fish- absolutely not.
14. Maneuver a car out of a skid- I'm alive to talk about it.
15. Get a car unstuck- of course!
16. Back up data- sure.
17. Paint a room- and nicely done too I might add.
18. Mix concrete- why is this necessary in life?
19. Clean a bolt-action rifle- see number 18.
20. Change oil and filter- see number one.
21. Hook up an HDTV- nope.
22. Bleed brakes- yikes.
23. Paddle a canoe- Namaekagon River here I come!
24. Fix a bike flat- yes, but I'm not that great at it.
25. Extend your wireless network- do walkie talkies count?
On our (long) drive home from the airport, mom points to the sky and practically shouts "Oh look at that shooting star!" I'm kind of in a daze because it's late and I'm tired, but I looked up right away and made a wish. My mom reminds me "Make a wish." I think there was silence between us for a moment and I don't think we had to mention for what we wished.
I didn't take into consideration the number of holiday shoppers who'd be out in the mall on Saturday, so we more than gladly took advantage of these handy parking stalls for pregnant women. On our way back to the car we were wondering how the parking enforcement can tell if the car is legit or not, we don't have any stickers or tags or anything, I guess they just have to take it on faith. I said "Well, there's no questioning the car across from us." (It's loaded with car seats and baby paraphernalia.) However, my mom's car's hatchback is loaded with two 12 packs of beer and the whole vehicle is downright dirty from her dog and her dusty surroundings. Yeah, there's no questioning our legitimatize.
Oh yeah, it snowed up at my mom's house. Enough to accumulate and cool enough to be there when I woke up the next day.
Congratulations to the trivia team for taking 7th place out of 32 last night! (32 best teams throughout the year.) Bravo. Way to go!
Ps.- pictures and etc from my little vacation will be posted soon. I keep forgetting to bring the attachment to the camera.
I REPEAT these are COLLEGE-AGE students!! Being of college age implies that the student
is prepared or preparing for “real life.”
I want to know how it’s helpful to him or her if you are doing all the
calling, inquiring, problem-solving, advising, paper-work filling-out-of,
signing-on-behalf-of, checking and rechecking their submissions, cross-referencing, verifying, and mitigating, you name it- you are in control of it. Hell I think sometimes you think you can do
my job better than I can some days.
I steadfastly believe you are doing your child a HUGE injustice by handling all this work for them. HUGE. It is the rare individual breed-of-a-student who actually advocates for him/herself. And you know what? I will bend over backwards for that student well before I will go out of my way for you parents. At least that’s my initial reaction felt in every core of my body when interacting with you.
Sincerely,
One frustrated with where the future of our young people is headed.
