Monthly Archives December 2008

2008 End of the Year Memes

[Edit: Changed date from January 1, 2009 to match the Dec 31 posting date I use every other year.] I did this in 2006 and again in 2007 so once again, here’s a quick summary of my 2008 in meme form: What did you do this year that you’d never done before? This is a bad start […]

'Roid Rage

One advantage of being incredibly sick for the past few days…my first ever steroid prescription (legal, that is – back when I was a pro wrestler in the 80's, I was on the juice quite heavily of course.)  I have a very supportive family:My father-in-law: “that'll help the next time you get in a hockey […]

Music Monday – "I've got sunshine and red wine, a friend of mine is taking it easy"

A catchy little tune I was introduced to when Ray Materick opened for Fred Eaglesmith at a show in Brantford while we were down in Ontario a couple years ago.

Christmas Randomness

Pace was around for Christmas last year but he was still a baby and though that was special too, this year, with him now an active, alert toddler of 19 months, is so much different.  Of course he doesn't fully “get it” yet but he does know that some dude in a red suit is […]

Santa vs. God

(via Unreasonable Faith)

The Most Important Site of the Day…

…is the NORAD Santa Tracker.  He's almost here!!!

Five Best Visualization Projects of the Year

Coooool, man! 

Music Monday – "Go laddie go, don't you ever forget where you're from"

They say you can't truly know your parents until you become one yourself…

Elf Yourself

Contrary to what the embed below says, no it hasn't. Stupid Internets.  (On that note, what's the consensus these days – capitalize Internet or no?) Send your own ElfYourself eCards

The Most Interesting Bookstores in the World

A photo tour of unique bookstores around the world, similar to a list of unique libraries I've posted before (but can't find now of course – bad librarian!)