End of the Year

| December 31, 2006

I watched some television yesterday–something that I rarely do. I watched some of President Ford’s funeral and a bit of news, including the hanging of Saddam Hussein. I was surprised at the unprofessional atmosphere of his hanging. People yelling slogans, accusations, Saddam himself answering them in a calm sort of way. I’m afraid he came [...]

Fife, WA–The City That Sold Its Soul to the Devil.

| December 27, 2006

Another sunny day after a storm yesterday, and I picked small branches off my car and driveway. I took the opportunity offered by the good weather to clean my car out. It was full of books and coats mainly. I emptied it out and vacuumed it. It’s amazing what such a change can make in [...]

Christmas and its aftermath.

| December 26, 2006

I had the best Christmas present that I could ever ask for…Jessica, my daughter, is officially engaged. She made the announcement and showed me the ring Christmas day. I mean it’s not as if they weren’t planning on getting married, but now it’s official . Also she made straight A’s on the courses she is [...]