"To become aware of the possibility of the search is to be onto something. Not to be onto something is to be in despair." - Walker Percy, The Moviegoer
They’re gone. I harvested a huge bag of greenbeans from the garden the past few days. I was looking forward to steaming them for dinner on Wednesday night.
Today, after nap-time, Olivia ate the whole bag. Raw. By herself. In one sitting.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. But, at least our garden is going towards a healthful lifestyle for our family.
Joe Bagaent–a fantastic left-wing writer whom I always enjoy but rarely agree with–has an interesting theory on the rise of religious fundamentalism and its relationship with the right in America (emphasis added):
The primary…
Follow this link to see Molly and I cross the finish line.
OK, I’ll stop talking about the Marathon now. 
Rob told you all that I could have done it in 4:20, but that was because the first half of the course is 100 times easier than the second half. You literally run down hill…
Finished!
Well, there are only 2 days left. TWO DAYS LEFT!!!! On Saturday morning, before the sun rises I will be up and ready to…
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July 10, 2007 at 10:46 am
Andy
Wow. That’s hilarious.
July 10, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Ellie
oh… I hope her tummy doesn’t hurt later. She’s so sneaky!
July 10, 2007 at 3:58 pm
The Scylding
I guess this is where you say 10 -9 - 8 - …. - we have lift-off (!)
You’re lucky to be harvesting. Here in the Great White North they’re still small, and it doesn’t help being pummelled by hail either…. sniff sniff
July 12, 2007 at 4:58 pm
andy
Ellie, not everyone’s tummy hurts when they eat a lot of vegetables like you pregnant ladies!