Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 31st, 2008 in family, life with Norm, politics
Norm and I are in San Diego having a wonderful time visiting my family and friends. We have been here since last Monday and for the most part the weather has been much cooler than what we experience in Scottsdale. It’s been great to spend time with my nieces and to see old friends from [...]
Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 24th, 2008 in miscellaneous stuff
Have you ever seen those magazine advertisement inserts inviting you to join the book of the month club or wine of the month club? Well I thought of one today that I have not seen before. How about blog of the month club? Each month a different blog would be featured in your RSS reader. [...]
Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 23rd, 2008 in life in Scottsdale, life with Norm
Traditionally Friday night is date night for couples, and sometimes Norm and I do participate in that tradition. Last night we had a date with old friends and new friends from E3. Not everyone was part of a couple, so it was really just one big group date which is a lot of fun. Rather [...]
Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 20th, 2008 in blogging
This evening I’m watching the Olympics and one lone mosquito buzzes in my ear. Why is it then that I feel as though I’m being bit the whole evening and yet I don’t see any other mosquitoes?
Maybe there is a car insurance company out there who would offer mosquito insurance for my home. [...]
Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 20th, 2008 in gimp girl life, high-tech stuff
It occurred to me the other day that I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. The only time I’m not in front of my computer is when I am away from home, eating, sleeping or watching TV. Why do I spend so much time on my computer? It’s [...]
Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 14th, 2008 in funnies, life with Norm, world events
I have not been feeling well for a while — nothing to worry about — so I decided I needed a good laugh. With the Olympics in full swing this seems apropos. It cracked me up something terrible while I was making it. How would you rate our performance? Gold, silver [...]
Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 8th, 2008 in gimp girl life, life with Norm
Me: do you think I should go barefoot?
Norm: no, it wouldn’t look right.
Me: why not? I don’t wear shoes anymore.
Norm: true, but with socks on it looks like you’re wearing shoes.
Just a sample of the mind-boggling conversation that goes on in our house.
It’s officially been over a year now since I gave up shoes. Believe [...]
Posted by Karen of Scottsdale on August 3rd, 2008 in cool stuff
Ever since I can remember I’ve been fascinated with miniatures. I like to add this one to my collection, but I don’t think he would survive too well.