animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

work and play

We spent most of the weekend getting the yard into shape. There are still some things to do out there (there always are), but at least it’s passable at this point. We also managed to have some fun by going to the PolkaFest yesterday afternoon to catch Alex Meixner, who …

nebraska

This movie was ok, but it was rather boring. It told the story of a man who took his aging father on a trip to claim his (the father’s) “winnings” from a Publisher’s Clearing House-type sweepstakes. I guess when you put it that way, it shouldn’t be surprising that it …

memorial day

Today was spent at home with an exception of a late-morning motorcycle ride. We took Somerset Pike to 30 and then caught 711 in Ligonier and followed it home. There were a ton of bikes out today. After lunch, I did a bit of gardening, then I lounged in the …

party on garth

We went to our first cookout/party of the season last night. It was at my brother’s house. We’re going to our second one this afternoon at my in-law’s. In between all of the partying, I’m trying to get my garden planted. I got some stuff in yesterday (Brian even helped–he …

early birthday

Yesterday, we went to my parents’ house for an early birthday celebration for me (and a timely one for my brother, whose birthday was yesterday). I got a bunch of nice presents–the newest NIN cd, some kitchen stuff and a bunch of books. Unfortunately, I just started reading a book …