Speaking softly and carrying a big stick is fine, but you have to swing the stick every once in a while to make that strategy work.

Ten O'Clock and All's Well.

more shameless bragging: My girl made conference alternate in the backstroke, 7-8 year olds. She's 7 so its a very pleasant surprise.

Grateful to Apple's genius, who replaced my wife's iPhone last night.

getting ready for more work: painting, spackling, learning how to spell spackling, Oh and moving this huge shrub.

at the mac store waiting for a genius. They have security a velvet chain. Crazy. Like a club only I'm allowed in.

Ahhhhh. Eucalyptus & Cedar steam. Good for restoring an aching body and a tired soul.

Tired! Spent all day laying carpeting in the attic kid space. Highest ceiling point? about 4-1/2 ft.

Another round of storms and the yard looks like a jungle. The bamboo I'll plant this weekend will only add to the effect.

Edith to Theodore Roosevelt: "you only have to live with me while I have to live with *you*.