When Does The New Decade Begin?

Happy New Year!

Forgotten Bananas

We All Have An Expiration Date

"To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow, creeps in this petty pace from day to day. To the last syllable of recorded time, and all our yesterdays have lighted fools. The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more: it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."      
-Shakespeare

Falcon's Win!

Thank you Nancy for the wonderful time!  It's the second time you have blessed me with such an honor.  The sky box gave us all a great view of the game.  The food and other accommodations were first-rate.

Only Part of The Stack

What we have here is another marathon session of grading and recording. I am wiped out! This stack is only part of the work that needed to be processed. I’m glad it’s over.

How Clean Is The Bathroom?

Too bad I didn't  have the time.

What is Smilla?

Smilla is a typical Icelander departing term. Some believe the term refers to a certain kind of person who has given themselves over to smelling other people’s personal odors. This etymological interpretation is doubtful since this type of rude behavior would take place at the beginning of an encounter, whereas the term “smilla” is clearly a departing term. Generally, Icelandic peoples are not rude or insulting with their salutations or valedictions. Like the old Indo-European languages, Icelandic has a complicated grammar and pronunciation scheme. An Icelander will pronounce an ‘i’ with an ‘e’ sound and of course the ‘a’ at the end of the word is silent. Therefore, this goodbye term is a benign departing gesture, suggesting that the individual should give attention to their personal hygiene before their next encounter. It is not uncommon for you to hear an Icelandic person say to another unwashed countryman, “Silla ya latter.” Translated to 21st century modern English, “smell you later.”

Old Family Photos

Wow.  These photos were taken when the world was without color.  My brother Jerry is getting a much needed bath and cranial message therapy by a strange man and another brother (Jim) is wondering why his sister Joni has his birthday toy horn.  He has two cakes for his birthday!

To Catch A Humming Bird

This is only the second time I caught a humming bird.  One must be quick and have the power of St. Francis of Assisi to draw and capture this amazing bird.  To feel its amazingly rapid tiny beating heart (over a thousand beats per minute) was a twice in a lifetime experience.  I am told that if you swallow it whole the humming bird can be felt tickling your stomach for hours.  That experience will take second place to the pain you will feel from the beak sticking through your abdomen.  Check out some nice facts about humming birds: http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/facts.php

A Lovely Old Photo

Ray R., Vivian S., Jerry Taylor, Paul C., Nancy T.

The 2009 Airtran Dragon Boat Team

Hey Team!  You didn't win, yet you placed a respectable number six.  Your reward was the fantastic fun, silly sweat, and wonderfully wasted time.  Until next year.  Paddle Hard!

One Amazingly Joyful Young Lady

Seldom does one find a smile like this one. And smile she does, beautifully. Thank you for the cheerful experience at your workplace. We love seeing you Stephanie! You remind me of my amazing times in China.

Swiss Kiwi

Seldom does one eat a kiwi with such devotion.  Hey, that's a nice lavender carafe.

My Chipped Elbow

I chipped my right elbow back in college while roller skating.  I was skating backwards, dancing with my partner who was facing me at the time.  Nice gal as I remember (if you are reading this I need your phone number).  We were rolling along quite well until overconfidence caused me to stumble and fall backwards onto my elbow.  I can still feel the chipped place on the bone.  The actual bone chip has disappeared somewhere.  I checked my pockets and the closet....no chip to be found.

Visting Chrissy

Look at this!  Is she guilty?  Perhaps.  She looks guilty.

Ray's Large Apartment

Ray.  Would you get off the phone!  We have a wedding to attend!  Hey, it looks like you cleaned your room.  Your books are all nice and straight.

A Wonderful Wedding

Hey Hey You Guys,
Guess what I found?!  Lost computer files can be newly discovered.  Enjoy.  You both look VERY happy.

Bialetti Caffe' Latte

Do you need coffee in the morning?  Try a caffe' latte.  A small Bialetti will provide a cheap latte for your consumption.  Illy fine ground dark roasted espresso will do the taste buds well.  One spoon of sugar in your cup and you are going to have a great day.  I need two cups.  A single is not enough.  Just look at that frothy foam and steamed milk!

Have you ever been caught in a line jungle?

Stay out of the line jungle!  If you enter you will never get out!  Lines can cause death for those who think lines are hamless and cute.  Indeed, lines are made out the other white meat, pork.

My First Day

Today I got up and drank some coffee, a cafe' latte. Only one cup this time. Then I went to the museum and took some pictures. I couldn't fit all of them in my car so I left some in the parking garage. Went home and killed a bug that was digging a hole and creating a pile of dirt. The day is half over and I feel so tired .... rather expired. I think I will take a nap then throw some eggs at some cars.