Ha!
It appears that we were unsuccessful in our attempts to blog daily for the month of November. Last night, Lori and I went over to a friend's house up the street and got caught up in the conversation. Upon arrival home, we neglected to blog. We spaced out. Simple. I then made a late late night entry trying to fool the clock. However, the computer/ internet thing is smarter than I gave it credit for. Thus, our entry was then thrust to today. So, I am blogging twice today, it appears.
This evening, Lori and I ventured uptown for some holiday cheer and festivities. The holiday Christmas tree was lit uptown at the court house. Vendors were pedaling free drinks, cider, hot cocoa, pie, etc and the shops remained open a little later. It was nice. I enjoyed the conversations that entailed. I was also curious about the two football games on tv...one of which was Dallas and Green Bay both 10-1 teams facing off in a titanic battle for supremacy of the NFC. Funny though...both tv markets for those respective cities were blacking out the game. Goofy.
This weekend, we will be cheering on the OU Women's volleyball team as they face off with Purdue for the first round of the NCAA trny. OU is hosting the first two rounds. Should be exciting competition.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
November is dragging
Is it December yet? For crying out loud. Who decided to have Thanksgiving so early. I thought it was supposed to be the last thursday of November. Now, Thanksgiving is years ago and it's still November.
Okay, so maybe the month is dragging because Kent and I decided to post every day this month, and I am getting tired of blogging. You see, it's some sort of National Blogging Month, and if you post everyday, then you get a prize. I don't know what the prize is yet, but I hope it's edible. Preferably chocolate.
Do you call it blogging or posting? We say blog. "Hey hon, did you blog, today?" Not "did you post". But technically it's posting. Since that is what the icon says.
Okay, so maybe the month is dragging because Kent and I decided to post every day this month, and I am getting tired of blogging. You see, it's some sort of National Blogging Month, and if you post everyday, then you get a prize. I don't know what the prize is yet, but I hope it's edible. Preferably chocolate.
Do you call it blogging or posting? We say blog. "Hey hon, did you blog, today?" Not "did you post". But technically it's posting. Since that is what the icon says.
Monday, November 26, 2007
more thoughts from the ROAD
Hello - Kent here, giving ya the friendly shout-out.
Often, when on the road for a long trip, we try to pass the time by listening to music, enjoying the scenery, and philosophizing any number of topics.
Recently, we have been engaging in a creative banter about screenplays and movie making. On a whim, Lori and I try to come up with an interesting concept for a movie. Sometimes we have enough thoughts and ideas for a valid full length feature film. Other times, our ideas seem more like a short-film or a skit for SNL.
As we run the initial idea by each other, we then try to envision some of the shots, actors, dialogue, scenery, etc. It can be fun to come up with an idea that is interesting and has enough merit to keep one's attention.
On our return trip home from South Carolina, we envisioned a movie / screenplay that would be shot from the viewpoint of an anonymous perspective...as one is driving on the highway, passing by the many unknown people in cars, wondering who they are and what their stories might entail. I consider it a study in stereotyping or labeling. (C - Copyright idea)
Imagine driving in a car, and looking off, through the window, as you pass by someone in the slow lane. Perhaps the person is a Caucasian male, scruffy-looking, unshaven, wearing a flannel shirt with cut-off sleeves, sunglasses on, and a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Additionally, imagine that he is driving a beat-up pick-up truck, with a NASCAR sticker on the rear windshield and a Dale Earnhardt "In Memory" sticker on the rusted bumper. OK- got the picture in your head? It is easy for us to label or stereotype this person as we drive by him at 75 mph...only glimpsing at him briefly. But what if he has a story that is compelling...Perhaps he is actually a lawyer on his way to a costume party. Perhaps he is an organic pig farmer who is college educated and environmentally conscious. Perhaps he is a redneck.
You get the idea.
We imagined a couple of different messages that one might ascertain from such a project. Could be fun. Sometimes if it quacks like a duck, walks like a duck...then it is likely a duck. But that duck might actually be a bull-frog.
Often, when on the road for a long trip, we try to pass the time by listening to music, enjoying the scenery, and philosophizing any number of topics.
Recently, we have been engaging in a creative banter about screenplays and movie making. On a whim, Lori and I try to come up with an interesting concept for a movie. Sometimes we have enough thoughts and ideas for a valid full length feature film. Other times, our ideas seem more like a short-film or a skit for SNL.
As we run the initial idea by each other, we then try to envision some of the shots, actors, dialogue, scenery, etc. It can be fun to come up with an idea that is interesting and has enough merit to keep one's attention.
On our return trip home from South Carolina, we envisioned a movie / screenplay that would be shot from the viewpoint of an anonymous perspective...as one is driving on the highway, passing by the many unknown people in cars, wondering who they are and what their stories might entail. I consider it a study in stereotyping or labeling. (C - Copyright idea)
Imagine driving in a car, and looking off, through the window, as you pass by someone in the slow lane. Perhaps the person is a Caucasian male, scruffy-looking, unshaven, wearing a flannel shirt with cut-off sleeves, sunglasses on, and a cigarette hanging out of his mouth. Additionally, imagine that he is driving a beat-up pick-up truck, with a NASCAR sticker on the rear windshield and a Dale Earnhardt "In Memory" sticker on the rusted bumper. OK- got the picture in your head? It is easy for us to label or stereotype this person as we drive by him at 75 mph...only glimpsing at him briefly. But what if he has a story that is compelling...Perhaps he is actually a lawyer on his way to a costume party. Perhaps he is an organic pig farmer who is college educated and environmentally conscious. Perhaps he is a redneck.
You get the idea.
We imagined a couple of different messages that one might ascertain from such a project. Could be fun. Sometimes if it quacks like a duck, walks like a duck...then it is likely a duck. But that duck might actually be a bull-frog.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
On the road...home
Hello to all of you out there in cyber-land...your host Kent is here to spread the gospel...
We were successful in our return trip home from Edisto, SC. We had been visiting with my parents, Uncle Jim & Linda, and my In-Laws, the Gromens. Fortunately we enjoyed each others company, or at least did a good job acting like we did. It was a nice Thanksgiving weekend. I savored the time with family, catching up, swapping stories and watching football. Overall, the weather was pleasant, warmer than in Ohio undoubtedly. We were able to walk along the beach, bird watch, eat good seafood, attend a parade, play golf, run and yuck it up with the locals.
On the road during our trip home, I tried to break the sound-barrier, but fell short and hovered around 110 mph most of the way home. (ok, I'm kidding). However, I shared with Lori about my plan to get a large LCD screen/monitor bolted to my car door...with the capability of texting messages to it that the passengers and drivers of other vehicles can read. I would also like to place another large LCD screen on my hood or front bumper. The messages would kindly inform others of their inferior driving skills and poor decision making. For example, as I pull up next to someone who has chosen to drive a crummy, measly 5 mph over the speed limit in the fast lane, I would like to notify them of the fact that they have chosen the wrong lane...and it would behoove them to return to the slow lane. That way, a more decisive driver, like myself, who has determined to definitely drive more assertively, can do so unencumbered.
Other messages might signify my gratitude to those for their kind acts and acknowledgment of thanks for their proper driving etiquette. I think that all of us would welcome a little praise or thank you in the form of a brightly flashing red LCD message upon letting someone in to a lane or through busy traffic.
Sometimes, simplicity is best. I like the following messages, and think that you might find yourself using them too.
Check these out:
MOVE OVER !
QUIT BRAKING for NO REASON
DRIVE FASTER
Hey JACK-ASS (Phil P's favorite)
What are you doing?
...so there you have it. If you can think of a few others, feel free to leave them in the comment section. Enjoy! Take care, and thanks for reading.
We were successful in our return trip home from Edisto, SC. We had been visiting with my parents, Uncle Jim & Linda, and my In-Laws, the Gromens. Fortunately we enjoyed each others company, or at least did a good job acting like we did. It was a nice Thanksgiving weekend. I savored the time with family, catching up, swapping stories and watching football. Overall, the weather was pleasant, warmer than in Ohio undoubtedly. We were able to walk along the beach, bird watch, eat good seafood, attend a parade, play golf, run and yuck it up with the locals.
On the road during our trip home, I tried to break the sound-barrier, but fell short and hovered around 110 mph most of the way home. (ok, I'm kidding). However, I shared with Lori about my plan to get a large LCD screen/monitor bolted to my car door...with the capability of texting messages to it that the passengers and drivers of other vehicles can read. I would also like to place another large LCD screen on my hood or front bumper. The messages would kindly inform others of their inferior driving skills and poor decision making. For example, as I pull up next to someone who has chosen to drive a crummy, measly 5 mph over the speed limit in the fast lane, I would like to notify them of the fact that they have chosen the wrong lane...and it would behoove them to return to the slow lane. That way, a more decisive driver, like myself, who has determined to definitely drive more assertively, can do so unencumbered.
Other messages might signify my gratitude to those for their kind acts and acknowledgment of thanks for their proper driving etiquette. I think that all of us would welcome a little praise or thank you in the form of a brightly flashing red LCD message upon letting someone in to a lane or through busy traffic.
Sometimes, simplicity is best. I like the following messages, and think that you might find yourself using them too.
Check these out:
MOVE OVER !
QUIT BRAKING for NO REASON
DRIVE FASTER
Hey JACK-ASS (Phil P's favorite)
What are you doing?
...so there you have it. If you can think of a few others, feel free to leave them in the comment section. Enjoy! Take care, and thanks for reading.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Tybee Island
As I mentioned, yesterday we went to Savannah, GA. We also went to Tybee Island which has a pristine example of an East Coast Lighthouse. It was open to walk to the top (178 steps) and there was also a museum that included the keepers house and an outside kitchen. Of course there was memorabilia and photos of the lighthouse and surrounding area. Below is the current state of affairs.
First up is the lighthouse itself.
"pronto" she says.
This is looking straight down at some palm trees and their shadow. I thought is was an interesting composition. I hope you do too.
First up is the lighthouse itself.
"pronto" she says.
This is looking straight down at some palm trees and their shadow. I thought is was an interesting composition. I hope you do too.
Friday, November 23, 2007
What's happening
Here is a picture of our dinner plate setting for our meal yesterday. Very festive.
We went to Savannah today. It was beautiful weather, sunny and about 60. Kent and I walked around town while the Butlers and the Gromens went to Mrs. Wilkes, a famous restaurant in these parts. The architecture is amazing. Lots of iron works and big
brick homes. The river front is booming with restaurants and shops. We witnessed Santa arrive on a steamship. So much for the reindeer. Savannah has a lot of character and I highly recommend it. I think I could spend some time here.
This is Forsythe Park.
This is the Mercer Williams house where "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" took place and was filmed. We talked to some locals who were around during the filming. I have to read the book again to refresh my mind about the story. Or I could rent the movie that might take less time.
We went to Savannah today. It was beautiful weather, sunny and about 60. Kent and I walked around town while the Butlers and the Gromens went to Mrs. Wilkes, a famous restaurant in these parts. The architecture is amazing. Lots of iron works and bigbrick homes. The river front is booming with restaurants and shops. We witnessed Santa arrive on a steamship. So much for the reindeer. Savannah has a lot of character and I highly recommend it. I think I could spend some time here.
This is Forsythe Park.
This is the Mercer Williams house where "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" took place and was filmed. We talked to some locals who were around during the filming. I have to read the book again to refresh my mind about the story. Or I could rent the movie that might take less time.
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