Glade
The Connells
Any day, you’re gonna throw it all away
you see you got it to just throw away
Now hear you whine
how its coming in from all sides
you got it coming right in on you
this is what we should do
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Reunions
One of the drawbacks of moving so often as a kid was leaving behind friends. Since my own 20-year high school reunion is approaching, I decided to look up the Class of 1987 from the other places I’ve lived.
I discovered a lot of old friends on the Class of 1987 websites of Spring Valley High School (Columbia, SC) and South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC). Even though I don’t have much in common with them anymore its good to know they’re still out there.
As for my own reunion, the Herndon High School Class of 1987 will be meeting again next month. Should be fun.
Fuel Cells
So, where is my fuel cell? Ten years ago they were supposedly ten years away.
I could deal with the drought two ways with a fuel cell. I could (quietly!) generate electricity for my air conditioner, heat my hot water, and produce my own water (though probably not enough to whet my lawn’s thirst). Sadly, without using hydrogen as a fuel the cell would produce carbon dioxide in the process, so it wouldn’t otherwise help on the green front.
So, why aren’t residential fuel cells on the market yet?
Anita Roddick
Just found out that Anita Roddick, founder of the Wake Forest-based, eco-friendly Body Shop store chain, died yesterday of a massive brain hemorrhage. Roddick, dubbed the “Queen of Green,” was a long-time eco-activist who also maintained a frank and entertaining blog.
A few connections to Roddick and The Body Shop: I applied for an IT job at The Body Shop a few months ago, one of her books was published by Kelly’s former publishing company (Charlesbridge), and my mom once interviewed with Roddick for a job as Roddick’s administrative assistant. My mom called it a memorable interview and I can see why!
Roddick was quite a woman.
Squirrel Nut Zippers article
Tom Maxwell calls this article, a summary of the former band’s legal situation, “the most accurate Zippers article I’ve ever read.”
Since I’ve been blasted before for not knowing of which I blog, I provide the link as a small, squirrelly atonement.
Cops close down gambling in NC
Thank goodness the folks over at the state Alcohol Law Enforcement have closed down a poker operation. Heaven forbid we have any gambling in the state.
Happy Anniversary!
Today is my eight-year wedding anniversary. Life just keeps getting better.
Happy anniversary, Sweetie!
Keirsey Personality Test
I was clicking through the Internet – you know, looking for the end – when I came across a link to the Jung/Myers-Briggs/Keirsey personality test. It had been about ten years since I last took the test, so I figured what the heck, I’ll take the test again to see what I’ll score.
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Back From VA
We got back this afternoon from Virginia and DC after a tremendously fun weekend. We visited Kelly’s parents, left our happy kids with them and then had a blast at the wedding last night. Kelly works as an editor and one of her long-time authors, Maya Ajmera, married David Hollander last night in an Indian and Jewish ceremony. Two weddings for the price of one! Kelly and I agreed it was the most fun we’ve had attending a wedding. The dancing and drumming was infectious, the food was fantastic, and the drinks were plentiful. It wasn’t long before everyone was enjoying themselves! It was fun to catch up with Kelly’s former Charlesbridge colleagues, too. I know now what made it such a great place to work.
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In Virginia
We’re spending the morning with Kelly’s parents in Warrenton before Kelly and I leave the kids with them and head to DC for a wedding this afternoon. We’ll stay overnight in DC at a fancy hotel before heading south again.
Been a while since we’ve been to a wedding, this one Kelly’s boss’s. Should be fun!