Here I sit, looking at the house around me. The Christmas tree is still aglow, but the space below it, which was filled with piles of gifts hours ago, is now desolate. Boxes filled with wrapping paper, destined for the recycle bin outside, sit in the corners of the room. Bags of after-Christmas-sale loot are [...]
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Trick or Treat!
Posted: 31st October 2011 by Mike in HolidaysTags: Halloween, joke, Pujols, trick-or-treat
Since we are now officially homeowners, we got to hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood this year. I think I was more excited about handing it out than they were about getting it. I also learned something new. Apparently, St. Louis has this thing where trick-or-treaters are supposed to tell you a [...]
Conway Christmas 2010
Posted: 31st December 2010 by Mike in HolidaysTags: Christmas, family, food, games, john boat
Julia and I went out to my parents’ house to spend Christmas weekend and had a blast. There was a ton of eating (then usually sleeping), laughing, presents, games, and fun. We also resurrected an ancient Conway family tradition. As always, my mom made enough food to feed an army. I ate until I couldn’t [...]
We ended up with a white Christmas this year, and the snow is still coming down. Jules and I will be heading out to my parents’ house for the weekend in an hour or two. I’m sure most of you will be out with family, friends, and loved ones as well. While you’re enjoying the [...]
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you all have a good one tomorrow. In the meantime, here are some things for which I’m thankful. Boobs Charmin Ultra Soft toilet paper Chocolate milk Super glue Caffeine Dry socks without holes My truck Space heaters Overtime money The convenient opening in the front of my boxers so I [...]
Well, today is Valentine’s Day. There are pink heart decorations everywhere. All of the major retail outlets have a couple of aisles dedicated to candy, flowers, and love-stuff. Hallmark’s CEO is watching the revenue pile in by the minute. Millions of flowers are being delivered all over the country. Everyone is scrambling to get that [...]