4th of July

Happy La Kermeese! I'm watching the fireworks right now. We got front row seats to the concert and fireworks and we don't even have to leave to house! Can't get out the front door right now, cause there's a Slush Puppy machine and a hot dog stand in the sidewalk. The radio stations are set up in front of my bedroom window. Such excitement going on. I love it. Wondering: Are any of you guys here tonight? I'm the gal in the purple kimono and... Read Full Story

Almost everyone I ran into yesterday wished me a “safe” Fourth of July. I realize this is just one of those inane things, like “have a nice day,” that we are programmed to utter. Just the same, I was a bit annoyed. I suppose, to the extent they mean anything, these well-meaning people are admonishing me not to drive blotto, blow my fingers off with a cherry bomb, participate in unsafe sex—or otherwise engage in risky patriotic behavior. But the thing is--- the Fourth of July has... Read Full Story

(From Wordpress Version - Original Posted July 5, 2008) Relentless: Showing or promising no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace (From the Merriam Webster Online Dictionary) All day long, I’ve moped around my house, tired and hurting from whatever flu like symptons I have. I’ve organized a few cards, watched some kid shows, and reluctantly ate some pizza. All day I’ve told myself that I’m glad this happened on my days off and not when I’m supposed to work. In the 4 ½ years... Read Full Story

We are both Canadian, as those who are close to us and those who update our driver's licenses every 10 years know (these two groups are, for now, mutually exclusive... but we're working on buttering up a few of the people who give the eyesight test). However, we have enjoyed numerous benders throughout the United States, most memorably in New York (Doc Holiday's, we will be back), California, and a fair number of ports of call in between. The vast majority of the stories in our book, "The Man... Read Full Story

Whether you are reading this in the United States or on a beach in Tahiti (and shame on you if you are!) happy 4th of July everyone!  The following was written by author Isaac Asimov in 1991, the year before he died.  Flag courtesy of 3DFlags.com I have a weakness--I am crazy, absolutely nuts, about our national anthem. The words are difficult and the tune is almost impossible, but frequently when I'm taking a shower I sing it with as much power and emotion as I can. It shakes me up every... Read Full Story