Monthly Archives: June 2009
video games
I have lived a remarkably video game free life. Throughout my life, I’ve never owned a Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, XBox, or any other video game system. Of course, I have owned many computers, and I’ve played lots of games on … Continue reading
exercise equipment
My sister has the coolest elliptical thing. It folds up into a very small space, and it is perfect for using while you are watching television. It pulls the muscles in your arms and makes your legs work hard as … Continue reading
john adams and the pilgrims
Today we visited the homes of John Adams (and later, John Quincy Adams). Those two guys were brilliant. They were both extraordinary lawyers who gave up a lucrative career in law for public service. John Adams was a major player … Continue reading
tweets on 2009-06-30
Visiting the old north bridge, where patriot farmers faced the british. Difficult to remember; impossible to forget. http://myloc.me/6t9Y # @SonyElectronics sony! i am ON VACATION and my trusty Cybershot camera has died! it's gonna cost at least $200 to replace … Continue reading
swimming
I miss getting in the pool. I’ve only been away a few days and I miss it! Swimming is like aquatic therapy for me! I’ve actually thought about this. Swimming would be much easier if I had my own pool, … Continue reading
lexington and concord
Today my sister had to go to work, so my parents and I travelled to Concord and Lexington, and visited some amazing battle sites and homes of classic authors. We were unable to visit Louisa May Alcott’s home, but we … Continue reading
trade shows
Visiting other places (like Boston) makes me imagine what it would be like if I had enough money (and drive) to sell my services with trade show booths. It’s easy enough to create simple banner stands, although a pipe and … Continue reading
crazy vacations!
I promise I haven’t forgotten about you! You wouldn’t believe how busy I have been though! Yesterday we were fixing up my sister’s condo, and today we visited the Longfellow house, the Freedom Trail, Boston’s Chinatown district, and went to … Continue reading
Shopping in Boston
Today my family and I are helping my sister fix up her condo. It’s not a “fixer-upper”- it’s actually in very good condition- but of course when you buy a new home, you want to get it set up “just … Continue reading
tweets on 2009-06-27
Wow… I woke up early, took a shower, and now I'm ready to go 45 minutes early. This is rather unusual!! http://myloc.me/5NSs # @KrisKetz for what its worth, he IS a lame duck gov anyway. So even if he doesnt … Continue reading