Monthly Archives: December 2006

The Year of the Ironman

Posted on December 29, 2006 by lessinges

Oh the places I’ve gone.  2006 is almost in the books and it’s been one of the more memorable years for me.  There were some monumental ups followed by some low points during the past 12 months.  The focus of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 61 Comments

Unresolute Me or Else

Posted on December 27, 2006 by lessinges

I had some wild ambitions for the year of 2006.  I was able to accomplish my main goal of completing the Ironman back in August.  There were a couple other goals I set out to accomplish in January, but those … Continue reading →

Posted in Officially Bizarre | 51 Comments

Joyeux Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2006 by lessinges

Hello everyone! Happy holidays to you and your family this season. I hope you’re enjoying some relaxing time with your family, friends, the tv, the internet, pets, or a combination of all. It’s Christmas morning here in Seattle and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 38 Comments

Quack Tape Job

Posted on December 22, 2006 by lessinges

It wasn’t meant to be a prank, but it sure did end up that way. I packaged up some gifts for my father-in-law and his wife living in Florida last week. I started to tape the box to give some … Continue reading →

Posted in Raging Dork | 54 Comments

Blood Relations

Posted on December 21, 2006 by lessinges

I come from a large family as most of you know.  I have five brothers and one sister.  We don’t get together all that often any more as we’re all grown up and live in various cities.  I have two … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathroom Humor | 45 Comments

Over the Top with Glee

Posted on December 20, 2006 by lessinges

Ho ho ho! This is an amped up house we pass daily. It’s located on a very busy street so the decorations are still lucky to be standing as I’m sure many locals are chomping at the bit.   Last year … Continue reading →

Posted in Curmudgeonly | 47 Comments

Northwest Survival Guide

Posted on December 18, 2006 by lessinges

We’re back from snowless Chicago.  I got out of Seattle just before all hell broke loose on Thursday evening.  Thankfully we returned home to a house that was still standing and with electricity.  Boy has it been an adventure here … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 60 Comments

Shirley You Must be Kidding

Posted on December 14, 2006 by lessinges

Windy City here I come.  Today I make my way east to visit the in-laws in Chicago.  It has been rather chaotic recently shopping, shipping presents (a fully duct taped box), packing, tying up loose ends, blogging, and keeping an … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 45 Comments

Things that Make Me Grin

Posted on December 13, 2006 by lessinges

Today a motorist flipped me off as he blew through a stale red light.  I looked at the guy with a cheeky smile and laughed.  What a moron for flipping me off for his boneheaded driving.  This got me thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Fodder | 71 Comments

Fifteen Years

Posted on December 11, 2006 by lessinges

Sappy alert: December 9th is a rough day for me each year. This year it marks the 15th anniversary of my brother’s death. I’ve done a few tributes to my brother Eliot, so what follows is this year’s version. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Facial Tissue | 61 Comments