Tag: This Just In

  • Arrived in Vegas

    Funny how one can be in DC, exploring a Smithsonian, then within the same day be in Vegas at Caesar’s Palace. Just a thought. Posts and pics on vacation coming soon. Timezone change has me so incredibly tired now. But DC with Ryan was a lot of fun. 🙂

  • Chase in Iraq

    I was on MSNBC.com reading an article titled “Iraqi-U.S. operations hindered by culture clash“, which described the ineffective cooperation between American and Iraqi troops. Suddenly, my eye caught view of the word “Port Orchard” in the article’s text. I read further: A cell phone rang and the Iraqi lieutenant left the room to chat, cutting…

  • Changing it Up

    Oh look, a new WordPress template! Was hankering to use more of that horizontal real estate that the old layout did not afford. Still playing with this theme though, so little things will be changing. Much thanks to Ryan for letting me use his photo for a header. 😉

  • Atlanta View

    View from hotel room last week in Atlanta, GA

  • Project Gingerbread

    Gingerbread house decorating a la Costco Kit with Val and Irene after Christmas

  • White Christmas?

    Back home in PO for the holiday weekend. Currently excited about the view driving in–everything here is covered in snow!! =)

  • Hired Holiday Help

    SCENE: MACY’S DOWNTOWN ME: Hi, can you tell me where I can find a cardigan? Sales Associate turns to co-worker and laughs. SALES ASSOCIATE: (exasperated) Uh, pfft, I don’t even know what a cardigan is. ME: You’re wearing one. Exit Jamie.

  • Seattle Windstorm

    I can’t sleep…because of the wind? The windstorm outside is pretty out of control. It seriously sounds like someone is having a field day with some sheet metal outside my window. Listening to the newscasts now and they’re reporting gusts as high as 63mph on the 520 bridge. Crazy. Maybe it’s because I’m older, but…

  • Oxfam Unwrapped Giving

    Need a gift idea? Spread the love and check out Oxfam Unwrapped. Heard a lot about it while in the UK. Something different than the usual holiday present, and also helps someone else in need. (Plus their website’s neat.)

  • Photos from London Posted

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