Archive for August 2007

Is this a good thing?

August 6, 2007

In the car on the way home this evening the kids were jabbering about their day and other random observations of life, as young kids are apt to do. Somewhere in the middle of his stream of conscious rambling, T-Rex told me that I’m just like a grizzly bear. Drama Girl agreed. Huh? I just [...]

Amusement Centers: the good, the bad and the ugly

August 5, 2007

I took T-Rex yesterday to a birthday party at a Chuck E. Cheese-type arcade/amusement center, sans the demonic-looking mouse. He had a lot of fun, and in general I like the place and how it’s run. It’s clean, the staff is friendly and helpful, and it has a wide variety of play areas and activities [...]

Embarrassing Dating Tales III: Dwight was Right

August 3, 2007

Alas, here we are for the final installment of Embarrassing Dating Tales of Susan’s Past. This episode, the last one I dare to share with you, took place last year. It combines the two things I’d rather talk about than actually do: going on a date and going to the gym. And, as a tribute [...]

Embarrassing Dating Tales II: The Damaging ’80′s

August 2, 2007

I’m sure you’ve all been on the edge of your seats for the second installment of my series, Embarrassing Dating Tales of Susan’s Past, so I apologize for the delay. This flashback is from my college years. I’m not sure if this second report is more “embarrassing tales” than the events that have scarred my [...]