Archive for September, 2007
Here We Go Again?
I would love to go back to Walt Disney World again next year. It was the only vacation I’ve had in recent years where I was able to completely forget the rest of the world. No ringing cell phones, no customers, no work. Just John and I, and lots of pixie dust. [...]
A Kodak Moment
John took me flying last night. It was the first time I’d ever been up after dark. We took off from KFDK and headed for Winchester. He turned on the runway lights so that I could see the field. We headed south toward Front Royal before turning to the west. [...]
Early Winter?
Last year, the temperatures stayed in the 80s and 90s almost until Thanksgiving. Actually, it stayed hot so long that the leaves went straight from green to on the ground. One minute they were up, the next minute, leaf avalanche. This weekend the thermometer was hitting somewhere in the 40s at night. [...]
Sneaking Away
Last week was a difficult one (at work) for both of us, so we decided to sneak way for the weekend at the last minute. The decision came at about 9pm Thursday night. I got up early on Friday morning to pack, not entirely sure of where we would be heading after work. [...]
Changing Weather
The weather is starting to change. While it’s still hot, it’s been raining more frequently. My tomato plants are starting to bloom in advance of a fresh crop. The rose bushes are full of beautiful pink petals. My fall vegetables are starting to come up. The sun is setting much [...]
Through the Looking Glass
Before heading out to work today, John turned on the TV to get a weather update. The news program he flipped to was talking about Britney Spears’ performance at the Video Music Awards. I had heard the speculation that she was drunk, and to be honest she kindof looked the part with her [...]
Sushi!
We went to the late service at Seneca Creek this morning. Once we got home I put some more mulch down and took a dip in the pool while John paid some bills. We had been planning on going out to dinner tonight but hadn’t yet decided where. I thought sushi would [...]
