http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog The turning gears of a disorganized mind Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:27:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Living at 1400 (or so) feet, we don't often get snow here.  Last year we had one really low snow that gave us a dusting that melted almost as quickly as it came. Sunday evening though, a storm came through that dropped snow as low as Sacramento.  We got about 4 ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=590 Sarah came across something this morning that demands sharing.  And ridiculing. There is a company that sells these little elf dolls that you put around your house at Christmas time.  Here's a picture: Looks cute enough right? The creepy thing is that you're supposed to put this thing in your house ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=579 We had a really great Thanksgiving with Mom and Dad. The kids had a blast playing with them and just being around them. So much fun to have them enjoy one another so much. Dad will retire in February (or so) and we're looking forward to ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=574 Maesie to Mommy: Wednesday is Veterinarian's Day! Mommy: I think you mean "Veteran's Day" - where we honor those who have served in the military Maesie: Do they serve just our own side, or do they serve both sides? Mommy: What is it you think is meant by "serving"? Maesie: ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=572 OK - I think it's time to start blogging again. For a while, I've felt no desire and have felt like I've had very little to say. Not that life hasn't been very busy and eventful. Just not easily bloggable. Is that even a word? ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=570 Meet Dashwood. Also known as "Dash" Pemberley is quite fond of him. So are we. http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=567 by sarah. We adopted Knightley about six months ago. Today we had to say goodbye. On my mind have been these common arguments against adopting an older dog: 1. You can't have as much fun with an older dog. my response: 2. Older dogs are grumpy. They might hurt my kids. my response: 3. Puppies are ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=548 So much going on, I don't even know where to start.  I'll have to leave most of it out - just too much for one blog post. Biggest news?  Maesise is 7 today.  Wow.  Just amazing. There are some possible answers on the financial horizon.  Good advice from a friend led me ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=545 What a refreshing day.  Church, home - nothing else.  Ahhh. We needed it too.  I spent all day Friday and Saturday down in Sacramento taking my Civil Engineering PE Exam.  Friday was 2 4-hour sessions.  Saturday was 2 2-1/2 hour sessions.  Less time, but more intense because there just was not ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=542 Yeesh.  I'm a horrible blogger.  Too much in my head these days - it's hard to find some place for the blog.  I miss it though - and miss the frequency that everyone used to blog with.  Probably a lot of that is going into Facebook, but since I gave ... http://www.simplifynetworks.com/blog/?p=539