Monthly Archives: October 2009

Yesterday DKC and I had our very first parent teacher conference. I’m happy to report it went glowingly. TRC is leaps and bounds ahead of the other students, apparently–he already has mastered everything Kindergarten has to offer him. I’m really … Continue reading →

The chimney retopping project is finished, I’m happy to report. I haven’t been home to check and see how it looks finished, but I had been up to check on it periodically, and I’m confident that it looks good. The … Continue reading →

Thanks all for your help with the insurance questions from last week. I’m happy to say that things all worked out. Basically, my work added home/car insurance coverage at a group discount with a national insurance company. After many phone … Continue reading →

I had the chance to speak in church again yesterday. Since I’m still the Ward Mission leader and all, it was on missionary work again. For those of you interested, I’m providing the full text of my talk (entitled "Accountability" … Continue reading →

Walt Disney never lived in an old farmhouse in the autumn–that’s all I can say. Or if he did, he was a little off in the head. Hearing scratchings and gnawings at 9 at night is no way to make … Continue reading →

Any of you cool cats out there know anything about proper insurance coverage for a house? Because I’m looking at switching my insurance, and the new company says I’m really under-insured. I don’t want to be under-insured, but I’m not … Continue reading →

Dear Netflix, I love you, but we need to take a break. It’s not you–it’s me. I have too much going on in my life, what with house repair, the new fall television shows (Fringe, Mythbusters and Amazing Race), and … Continue reading →

For those of you who might not be aware of the fact, I dislike talking to people I don’t know. Which doesn’t necessarily make a lot of sense, since I’m a chatty person by nature. (True story: on my mission … Continue reading →

Most times of the year, I don’t really care that much for sports. I mean, I certainly don’t play it at all, and I rarely watch it. Professional sports don’t particularly intrigue me. Sure, I can take an NBA game … Continue reading →

Today I had the chance to go to a psychology class I’m assisting as a librarian this semester. Basically, I was sitting in on the class so I had a complete idea of what their assignment was going to consist … Continue reading →