Bethany and I assembled our Christmas tree tonight. ( A side note: I succeeded last year in selling Bethany on the idea of an artificial tree, so with this year I figure we've made up for half of the cost of it over a real tree, and in 2 more years we'll break even on … Continue reading Giving Thanks for Light and For Glory
Reflections on an Historic Night
The verdict is in, this marathon of an election that has consumed so much is complete, and Barack Obama is the President Elect of these United States of America. My emotions are mixed, and although John McCain received my support and my vote, I will take a cue from his gracious exit speech, and focus … Continue reading Reflections on an Historic Night
Musing on overseeding
Today I overseeded our backyard, and mused over life-altering decisions Bethany and I are in the middle of. Two weeks ago I prepared our small patch of lawn in our backyard for a Phoenix-style winter season by mowing it as short as possible and cutting off it's watering cycle. For those unfamiliar with the desert … Continue reading Musing on overseeding