November 26, 2012 The search for a new cat has a conclusion. I was working so I couldn't go with the family to pick out the kitten. We found one at The Greater Androscoggin Human Society. A little gray kitten who my sons are calling 'Thunder.'
November 26, 2012 Last night, I started addressing my holiday cards. Do you still mail out cards this time of the year? It always seems cards don’t arrive in my mailbox until after mine have arrived at their homes. But, hey, I do mail them fairly early.
November 26, 2012 If you did not make it out on 'Black Friday' to do you shopping, think about this shopping strategy to save you some time or money or both! Check out the deals at Seize The Deal! The list of local businesses you can get discounted gift certificates for is amazing. Now, you can do this a couple of different ways.
November 25, 2012 We thought the boys were distracted enough so Lynn and I went on-line to look at and consider the "wow" gift for Christmas for the kids. I guess it's probably more of a family gift. Anyway, we're getting a kitten. I can talk about it because the cat is out of the bag, literally.
November 25, 2012 Oh the last few days of vacation. How bitter sweet. I will be honest; there is nothing better than not having to get up to an alarm clock for days on end. But I miss the fun we have at work!
November 24, 2012 Yesterday while I was at work Lynn brought up the Christmas stuff including the tree. Lynn and the boys did some decorating last night as well. The wreaths and knick-knacks for instance were put up and they also put up lights around the archways, etc.
November 22, 2012 What a wonderful Thanksgiving. The food is put away, the dishes are done and the place looks halfway normal and now it's time to rest. The ladies of the family are discussing where to go shopping tonight or tomorrow morning and we're still not sure which it is. As long as they find 'Black Friday' fun, that's all that matters. I'm recovering from my turkey coma and getting ready for the Patriots game at 8 on NBC.
November 22, 2012 Some people will shake their heads at this next statement and others will completely agree with me. My wife, Marie Anne, asked if I'd like to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in person. My response was, "I'd rather be hanging out in Millinocket driving the dirt roads." In retrospect, what I may have said is, "I'd rather drive a blunt object into my eyeballs." Fact is, I wasn't joking....
November 20, 2012 Today was our Parent-Teacher conference with Dylan. He is on the Bradbury team in the 8th grade at Auburn Middle School. I couldn't be more proud of him.
November 20, 2012 Thanksgiving is the day after tomorrow. Do you have any traditions? Any certain must-have dishes? I was at the grocery store and everyone was flying around getting their food and checking off their lists. No list checking and driving a cart. No texting and carting either. That can lead to a disaster. We almost got nailed by a guy thumbing his phone and at the same time buying chicken broth.
