The World Surrounding Me

Every once in a while, we see unique things advertised a “alternative gifts” — stuff like goats or chickens that you buy in somebody’s name but which are given to impoverished people overseas. These programs always intrigue us, but we’ve never done it — probably because we’ve never really been sure where the money would [...]

Attention Minnesotans! I will be in the Cities next weekend (Feb 29-Mar 2) primarily for Steve & Sara’s shower, but also to see any and all family who are around. My mom will be there too (she gets in on Thursday afternoon and we both leave Sunday afternoon). I’m not sure where we’re staying yet [...]

So, I was up early this morning (getting over a cold, which has turned into a cough/allergy thing, which really makes it hard to sleep). I don’t want to wake Matt up, so I thought I might do this nice quiet activity, like typing! I’ve noticed several links lately on friend’s blogs and sites I [...]

Anytime somebody wants to prank my cubicle like this, they’re free to do it! http://www.flixxy.com/ultimate-cubicle.htm But, please, don’t do any of the other pranks they talk about. You don’t want to know what angry Becky is like. haha

Ok, from Lisa to Steve to Colleen and now to me, I get to answer the following meme… Here are the rules… (1) Link to the person that tagged you. (2) Post the rules on your blog. (3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself. (4) Tag six random people at the end of your post [...]

Following in the footsteps of Jeff, Steve & others, I present my random album: Raku Ware presents _It Tends to Disappear_ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lipkee/2226527293/ I like the name, but not so much the photo (it’s interesting, but doesn’t live up to the title, which seems so good). You can play, too! 1. Go to Wikipedia’s random page [...]