Early Bird

Dropping Mari off to wing her way West on an early morning flight to Oregon.

Arigato Gozaimasu!

Brent and Brock were kind enough to bring a touch of Japan back to us. Inside the cool bags were Donald and Minnie pins embossed on the back with Tokyo Disney stamps (upper left) and delicious rice chocolates in Mickey shapes (upper middle.)

The Scene

Was an executed man guilty?

Dew Drops

In these tight economic times, such as when expecting the arrival of a new (pre-loved) car shipped down from Merrillville, IN to our local CarMax and the accompanying new (not so pre-loved) car payment that comes with it, certain adjustments must be made. For instance my precious Diet Dew addiction is now a Diet Citrus Drop addiction. Just like Dew! Only half the cost! With catchy "Pop the drop" slogan.

Ode Part Two

You served me, and my parents before me, well for 170,000 miles. I am sure you will give your all in the name of trade in value. And now for a haiku in your honor:

Van old and rusty
Odometer speaks of past
Rest now for some cash

An Ode To A Van

So the van is officially on the chopping block, too many things have gone wrong with it to make it worth fixing. OK, so that wasn't really an ode. What'ya want it's a 15 year old van?

Clean Sweep

Mission accomplished. Mostly.