tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63374142012-01-07T21:41:54.680-06:00I Will Not Take These Things For GrantedCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.comBlogger1531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-32704914530398706002011-08-27T00:35:00.004-05:002011-08-27T01:24:49.791-05:00Dear Mom,
Been WAY too long since I've written. Don't think there has been a day that has gone by when you have not been in my thoughts for at least a moment. I think too long and the tears come, some days much easier than others. You continue to be missed here, always will until I join you someday.
Another milestone birthday would have been happening for you today if you'd not died. Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-59436121344960894742011-07-28T22:56:00.002-05:002011-07-28T23:01:05.071-05:00Wow. Had a minor "grief quake" earlier this evening. Was looking at some music videos on YouTube as I prepare August. Got me thinking of how Tylan has a birthday coming up and how Mom, if she were alive, would have a birthday in August. Then I started listening to some songs that remind me of her. Amy gave me a hug and I let go. Probably still have a lot left to let go, but it helped to Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-36386742731077950562011-06-01T17:02:00.004-05:002011-06-01T17:21:57.438-05:00Along with some other communities along the mighty Mo, Yankton is facing some potential flooding. Have heard all sorts of scary things about what may end up occurring, including how it may actually be the 500 yr. flood plain that is affected, not just the 100 yr. Not sure how the 500 yr. is going to look, but projections of the 100 yr. have my house as not being in danger of flooding. Does Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-75368864528023100952011-05-16T21:35:00.002-05:002011-05-16T21:40:44.828-05:00Very tired so will be getting some extra sleep tonight. Working tomorrow night (of course) and usually don't crash after that much before midnight. Staying home Wed. as there are some dr. appts. If the state would allow us to take a half day off, would do that, but it is an all or nothing thing. So, am taking the day rather than try to make up hours later in the week.Going to a training in Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-81355609778927107942011-05-15T01:18:00.002-05:002011-05-15T01:23:37.325-05:00Much less uneventful week, but still a good one. Not getting enough sleep though. Guess that's what happens when a person does not get cost of living raises for 3 years or for 4 of the last 8 years and that person has to take extra job(s) to fill the void. What I really love is when the boss of bosses says that a dept. will be shut down and everyone and everything in it shifted to other depts.Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-40452163094874196422011-05-08T19:30:00.002-05:002011-05-08T20:00:15.458-05:00The last week has been, for the most part, awesome. Last Sunday, the kids had their recital. Amy's folks came to see the kids perform and help me w. Tylan (Amy was helping Ella's group backstage). The kids did a great job. Cole's group did a pirate themed tumbling routine. Ella's group dance to Good Day Sunshine and were dressed in bright yellow, orange and red costumes. I was worried thatCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-56253843899284996572011-04-22T01:30:00.002-05:002011-04-22T01:55:58.133-05:00To update: Amy's visit went okay. The o2 sensor is fixed (now it is the tires on MY car that are an issue). I survived my time alone at home, mostly doing a bunch of nothing. I did the paper route in a personal best time. Loved doing it without the snow and cold.Seems to be a lot of endings this month. It sounds like there will be a divorce between my brother-in-law and his wife. We have Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-41440214365045775502011-04-06T17:06:00.003-05:002011-04-06T17:19:48.275-05:00When it rains, it pours. We HAD the truck running, but it is apparent now that the battery in it needs to be replaced. Amy was going to use it today as the van went to the shop with a bad 02 sensor. Nothing like this crap to make it apparent how little cushion we have in our finances. Ah well, hoping to have the van up and running before the weekend so Amy can make her trip to Mankato w. the Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-9474041349916115182011-04-03T18:41:00.004-05:002011-04-06T17:06:05.048-05:00Been a nice weekend. Spent Friday visiting dog groomers and vets in the area to tell them about the business I'm trying to get off the ground - dog waste removal service. Did a lot of research and found that it is one of the fastest growing home businesses out there and continues to grow. Am hoping that I can get it going and going well enough for the Hut to be in the rear view. Start up costsCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-13438149736760071462011-03-27T01:00:00.002-05:002011-03-27T01:24:14.063-05:00Found out last week that the new computer program that we have been working on and anticipating starting to use for a couple years now has been pushed back YET AGAIN. No definite date yet. Wonder if the company that is heading this up is getting charged penalties for not delivering us a working program yet.Kind of looking forward to this week. Decided to take Friday off in order to be home forCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-79637569698418176482011-03-19T22:22:00.002-05:002011-03-19T22:33:00.437-05:00Ugh. Tired. Frustrated. Am a bit pissed that our governor talks about tightening our belts, not spending money and making cuts so we can get back on sound footing, then is considering signing a bill that will end up in litigation (that tends to happen with unconstitutional laws, doesn't it?). Well, I guess that is where the state employee raises will go next year and probably the year after Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-57770117604955912642011-03-07T21:51:00.002-06:002011-03-07T22:05:25.331-06:00Welcome to March. Strangely, feels a LOT like Feb., except no annoying trip to Pierre! I ended Feb. with a trip (in a tiny, Buddy Holly killing plane) to Custer. The flights were fine, just hated the landings. Feeling the plane pitch to the side as we were descending was not my idea of fun. I was in the very back of the plane and was calculating my odds of surviving.Will eventually be Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-76712926414088053782011-02-18T16:43:00.001-06:002011-03-27T01:27:06.029-05:00The trip to Pierre last week sucked. I did not want to be there and that was not made any better by the fact that there was no agenda for the participants (drove many of us nuts). In the end, the MH component needed us to be there for a day - two maximum. Instead, we had to sit through dental and medical arguing about how ibuprofen should be issued - not something that was even pertinent to Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-26440342425410175462011-02-14T16:32:00.003-06:002011-02-18T16:46:47.605-06:00So, I'd mentioned a "secret project" in an earlier post. Here it is, a slide show looking back at my relationship with Amy. Was a lot of fun putting it together (despite some technical glitches). I posted this earlier on Facebook as Amy's V-Day gift (she also got some chocolate - I needed a back-up in case she didn't like this).
Toughest part for me was picking the music as there were SO Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-66768381484818521172011-02-05T12:42:00.003-06:002011-02-05T13:02:56.598-06:00My being a bit tired seems to be a recurring topic in this blog. I got something like 5 hrs. of sleep last night.Life has been moving on for the most part. As I write this, Amy has Ella at the clinic. Ella had some blood in her urine yesterday and this AM. We're guessing a UTI, but she has not complained of any pain - has gotten up a couple of times in the night to use the bathroom and has Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-68925997401535475252011-01-19T21:44:00.001-06:002011-03-27T01:27:44.164-05:00Have been freakin' exhausted getting back to work. Nearly fell asleep at my desk yesterday,Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-14898560690060859002011-01-17T18:04:00.004-06:002011-01-17T18:42:58.720-06:00Forgot to post last week that I made it to Accalia's ballet technique and pre-pointe classes. Geez, it is no wonder she comes back from those classes and is very tired. She gets worked hard in those classes. I didn't get to see any of the routine for the recital, but that is okay - means it will be fresh when I do see it in a couple of months.I go back to work tomorrow. Am not looking forward Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-35855974182975882802011-01-15T20:11:00.002-06:002011-01-15T20:26:12.835-06:00Did my last day on the paper route this morning, unless something happens and Amy is unable to go as planned next week. I have gotten about 4.5 hours of sleep today, am functioning okay I guess. No customer complaints yet, so I guess I must have hit everything that I needed to. Could have done without the light snow, however. Went to Mitchell today for the family Christmas on my side. We hadCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-82116329014171500442011-01-12T21:16:00.002-06:002011-01-12T21:21:58.570-06:00Damn it was cold this morning. It didn't help that in my sleep deprived state, I put my gloves somewhere out of the way while prepping the papers and was unable to find the gloves again until the route was done (the secret answer was under the driver's seat, kids). Amy feeling better today - no nausea at least. We all went to watch Ella's dance class. So cute to watch her, especially the tap Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-70378876604871788292011-01-11T12:03:00.003-06:002011-01-12T21:16:51.901-06:00Have gained a new appreciation of Amy's job in doing the paper route. I can see how one could adjust to waking at 3 AM every day and could adapt to the climate, but doing that day in, day out w. just Sundays and a handful of major holidays (New Year's Day, Christmas, Memorial Day and Independence Day) off (if they don't fall on a Sunday, that is). I can see why she likes being out there at thatCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-67177568157779348962011-01-06T16:01:00.002-06:002011-01-06T16:07:50.772-06:00Okay, so I suck at the paper route. Took me 2.5 hours to complete. Amy usually has it done in two flat. I'm hoping to get an earlier start tomorrow in order to possibly get back to bed and get some extra sleep or Sat. is REALLY going to suck (closing at the hut, then the route). As it was, got a bit over 5 hours of sleep last night and a 45 minute nap this afternoon.Amy's knee is a bit more Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-9117593764889365842011-01-05T11:32:00.002-06:002011-01-05T11:40:53.340-06:00Amy's surgery went off without a hitch. We got there about 6:45. Met with the nurse, the anesthetist (who disturbingly had a noticeable hand tremor), and the doctor. Amy changed and was off. I hit the waiting area around 7:30. At about 8:15, the doctor came out and told me that everything had gone well and showed me the pictures he had taken of Amy's knee. I went back to the waiting area. Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-86011798861580485932011-01-04T22:57:00.002-06:002011-01-04T23:04:00.813-06:00Amy's folks arrived today. Tomorrow is the big day. I'm a bit more nervous about everything, but continue to give up the fear and anxiety to God. Not easy, especially since my catastrophic thinking has been in overdrive. Been catching myself before it gets too far gone, but it still has popped up a few times this evening. Mostly catching myself thinking about times I've waited for a loved one Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-11957397783167198352011-01-03T21:42:00.002-06:002011-01-03T21:47:38.148-06:00Busy day, but very productive. Left for home today pretty satisfied with how much I'd gotten done and what I have left to do before taking about 2 weeks off. Not that I'll be totally off as I'll be monitoring my email and sending out the psych. schedules while I'm out. Got things set to have my plant watered, got notes done and filed. Just a few things to do tomorrow and I'm done. Going to Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-14829499552447366772011-01-02T21:44:00.002-06:002011-01-02T21:50:43.941-06:00I'm not looking forward to work tomorrow. Always feel as though I'll have a ton of stuff to do, especially with being off for about 2 weeks starting on Wed. Have to get psych. scheduling done, notes filed, rounds done, kites answered, and a couple individual sessions. Just not really feeling "it" at work lately. Had a dream last night that my boss pulled me aside and asked me why I no longer Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-17552116394710519682011-01-01T23:46:00.002-06:002011-01-01T23:55:26.886-06:00Night went okay. Was busy and profitable, always a good combination. Was dead for the first 60-90 minutes, then took off. I ended up taking a 5 bag run because there were 5 orders about to go late and no other drivers around. Wasn't a bad run, but the store prefers we take no more than 2 and I think we only get reimbursed for 2. Start my day at the Hut tomorrow. Will be a short week, but Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-77975222860504094942011-01-01T14:20:00.002-06:002011-01-01T14:29:06.029-06:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!Was a slow but steady night last night. Lots of 2 bag runs, but no situations where things were going out late or I was having to take 4 deliveries to the four corners of our coverage area. Had a dine-in show up 5 minutes before close. Pissed me off but I let it go. Also had something like 6 delivery orders come in the last 30 minutes we were open, so I was running through Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-45324283211670797392010-12-31T14:26:00.002-06:002010-12-31T14:35:29.161-06:00Snowy start to the day. Luckily, we don't have to be out much in it - at least until a little later. I'm not looking forward to working the Hut tonight. Not only a Friday, but a major delivery date (New Year's Eve) during crappy weather when the deliveries are always increased because people think we have magic cars that can get through the snow easier than theirs. I am anticipating it is Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-20973445300992594012010-12-31T00:27:00.002-06:002010-12-31T01:09:38.375-06:00Got some bad news yesterday. Amy's brother and his wife are separating. It is something that they have apparently been working up to over the past year or so. I don't know where either is with all this, just know they gave no indication this was coming when we saw them at Christmas. I'm feeling very bad for their kids - 9 and 5. I'm sure they have their reasons and have no idea what work Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-53071065467467477832010-12-25T11:09:00.002-06:002010-12-31T01:23:57.487-06:00This year has gone by very quickly. It seems like just yesterday that we were stuck in Yankton by a blizzard, enjoying our first Christmas w/out extended family. This year, we are back in Mankato and have enjoyed being able to go to church and be with Amy’s family. The kids opened their presents this morning and seem to be having a blast playing with all their toys. Last night, they opened Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-62216701640064400802010-11-25T09:16:00.002-06:002010-11-25T09:35:06.296-06:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ONE AND ALL!!!Have a lot to be thankful for this year, yet I'm getting on here to bitch. Just when you think you are over something and it will never hurt you again, BLAM! Your nose is bloodied and you feel like some sort of leper. I am definitely hurt right now.Why am I feeling this way? Blame it on Facebook, I guess. I was on there earlier today and opened a chat w. Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-66502725502714683622010-10-30T11:10:00.004-05:002011-01-02T00:11:11.439-06:00I think every time I come back here, I am blown away by how long it has been since I've updated. I guess I'm spending more time on Facebook and am not posting what is going on here. It has been a busy couple of months - seems that we continue to take a step forward and two steps back financially. The private practice I was a part of folded in the summer. I was given a choice as to if I wantedCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-62706185810036445372010-08-21T13:52:00.002-05:002010-08-21T13:54:44.416-05:00Okay, been WAAAAY too long since I posted on here (damn you, Facebook!!!). It is Riverboat Days weekend. The older kids performed last night and did great. We attended the parade today followed by getting some great food at the park - I highly recommend the smoked turkey leg. Dad and Joan are here for the weekend - Joan's first trip to our house. More details to come in order to get things Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-71881249431677123232009-08-03T21:57:00.002-05:002009-12-07T22:01:45.420-06:00Survived Dad’s big day. All in all, I have to say it was nice and actually kind of laid back. The time went very quickly. When I woke up on Sat. morning and was heading down the stairs, Amy met me at the steps to ask me the worst thing that could happen today. My response was to ask if the van was broken down. Nope. The 3 y.o. woke up puking and had gotten a few more sessions in. Needless Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-5756612349017205162009-06-21T01:02:00.000-05:002009-06-21T02:28:59.835-05:00The branch finally fell!!! We took Accalia to wallyworld for her portrait (how can she be 10?!?!). I took the middle kids with me and we ambled to the lawn and garden section. Found a tree trimmer and how the blade should be attached. Got home, slapped the blade on and went to work. After about 20 minutes, the branch crashed to the ground (luckily I have the reflexes of a cat as the branch Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-71556627769332834322009-06-20T01:05:00.000-05:002009-06-21T02:22:29.981-05:00A highlight this past week was having my niece and nephew stay with us for a couple of days. They are awesome kids and it was nice getting to hang out with them for a little bit. They had just returned from a family vacation out west and were in town for a throwing camp. My niece has placed the last three years at state in discuss (5th, 2nd, and 5th) and her brother wants to follow her into Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-89548168496186709802009-06-19T06:48:00.000-05:002009-06-21T02:05:00.586-05:00Last weekend was the camp-out. I think that it went better overall than the one last year. I didn't feel as stressed. Might have helped that I didn't have any appointments scheduled and that the days, as a whole, were not us trying to get things done. Amy's brother, Anthony, was not able to get time off to come down for the camping. Hopefully he'll make it next year. My dad only stayed on Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-42978364862769601212009-05-25T00:31:00.002-05:002009-05-25T00:56:34.182-05:00So here I sit at Dad's computer, waiting on some discs to get righteously ripped. Now, I can recall when I used to get ripped (or can I, I seem to recall getting ripped coincided with some memory lapses) but I digress.We came to Lake Wilson today. It has been a tradition that Dad take the kids fishing on Memorial Day weekend. I think we've only missed once, when we used Memorial Day weekend Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-54956459332412940152009-05-04T11:30:00.000-05:002009-06-21T02:33:43.535-05:00Survived the weekend. I volunteered to sit with Cole’s group. 12 boys from the ages of 6 to 11. Most of the boys were great, only one who was a particular joy. On Saturday, I sat with the group at the run through of the performance. There was one boy who refused to sit (not an odd thing with a boy, but this kid was all over the place). He also was very entertaining to Cole and, once he Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1707597618273840142009-02-01T01:50:00.002-06:002009-02-01T02:09:00.100-06:00We made it to Redfield in time for the tail end of a prayer service. The place was PACKED. I didn't know about the service and had been kind of expecting that it would be kind of winding up when we arrived with about an hour left to go in the visitation. I quickly remembered how well Pat was known and loved in the community and surrounding communities. Pat looked good. It broke my heart Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-91437393383893220652009-01-24T01:20:00.005-06:002009-01-24T01:53:40.115-06:00My aunt Pat passed away on Thursday.. She was 64. She had been in a medically induced coma for a couple of days. Her WBC was close to zero and her platelets were nowhere close to being what they should have been. She had two transfusions and there was no change. I was told that Pat was told there was nothing more the doctors could do and she shed a tear. Sad to be leaving, but happy to be Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-2375272556974507032008-12-27T01:41:00.002-06:002008-12-27T02:02:21.231-06:00Back from Christmas and I'm happy I don't get back to the rat race until Sunday. Means I can sleep in a bit tomorrow and relax a little. We left for Amy's folks on Monday. The trip was uneventful. Tylan actually travelled pretty well. There was one rough patch, but the other kids all seemed to have some travel that was nothing but a rough patch.We didn't do a whole lot in Mankato. Saw some Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-85799892190261557362008-12-21T16:46:00.002-06:002008-12-21T16:56:19.190-06:00The day before we leave on a trip always feels so frantic with packing and laundry and so on. So I've spent most of the day doing laundry and packing and catching up on dishes, etc. Trips at Christmas are even more "fun" with getting all of those presents packed up and any other extras. Sigh. Based on the preparations and the thought of how much fun it will be traveling four plus hours with a Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-81617075366919500772008-12-21T00:10:00.002-06:002008-12-21T00:29:04.939-06:00Okay, once again have a LOT of catching up to do. First and foremost, Tylan Addison joined us on August 19. Amy woke me up in the wee hours of the morning. I asked about calling the doula and doctor (who lives 30 minutes plus away) and was told to wait. I went out to move my car so the woman coming over to watch the kids would have a place to park (our street was torn up in front from July Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-49661734455452045932008-08-14T22:37:00.003-05:002009-05-25T01:06:10.264-05:00STEALTH AUTO IN YANKTON, SD - AVOID AT ALL COSTS UNLESS YOU ENJOY LIES AND CRAPPY SERVICE!Time to vent…In late March or early April, we got in contact with Stealth Auto here in town to get some work done on our van. The exterior door handle was broken on the rear passenger door and there was something going on with the exhaust. The mechanic we chose was the same guy who had put the trailer Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-7150034669847210052008-08-09T22:58:00.001-05:002008-08-11T19:30:40.051-05:00Spent most of yesterday at the hospital. Dad had surgery on his right shoulder. It is surgery #1 for that shoulder. For those keeping track at home, he has had 2 on his left shoulder and will be having surgery #3 later this year. Yipee. Oh, and my brother has had surgery on one of his shoulders and needs the other one done as well. I’m hoping like hell that I got my mom’s shoulders and not Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-2978429230307667622008-07-22T23:27:00.000-05:002008-08-11T19:28:44.690-05:00Okay, I am stuck in the big city of Sioux Falls for some meetings at the prison about a new computer system that will be going into the prison. Not too exciting, I know, but there are some in my dept. who believe me to be a computer expert. I have never held myself up as an expert, just that I am comfortable with the new programs, etc. which we utilize.Anyway… I was going to meet my dad for Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-74656455314272303762008-06-28T23:30:00.002-05:002008-06-28T23:59:51.704-05:00Okay, the month is coming to an end. I'm writing this at my Dad's house, on his new iMac (which is AWESOME). The day today has been pretty mixed. We got into town around 10:40, took the kids to the park. While we were there, I was approached by a classmate from the class of '90. Ironically, she was the one who didn't recognize me at the last reunion. We were then joined by another classmateCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1612489031683121412008-06-21T23:59:00.002-05:002008-06-29T00:11:12.058-05:00Camp out went okay. I ended up gong with Dad to Tyndall to pick up my nephew, who was participating in a casting contest. I'd thought we were going, picking him up, and returning. We ended up being there for at least 90 minutes. Was nice to have my nephew join us. Sat. AM, we went to the airport. Kids got plane rides. Cole went up with Grandpa Nelson as a passenger as well. He was pretty Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-28329836667786326642008-06-09T19:09:00.002-05:002008-06-09T19:30:25.624-05:00A wee bit tired today. Not sleeping well lately, I think it is the distinct lack of exercise the past couple of months. I do miss working out. Camp out this weekend. My dad is coming, but not bringing the camper he bought last year - mileage and high gas prices makes bringing it cost prohibitive. He said he'll sleep in his truck, but we have an extra tent he can use. My brother won't be Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-12985104883274275232008-05-03T23:58:00.000-05:002008-05-04T00:10:54.523-05:00Happy B-day to me. Spent the day getting oldest to walk through for her dance recital tomorrow. Had a nice day overall. Got a bit of crappy news, though. I was delivering pizzas last night and my check engine light came on. Took it in today - transmission is essentially fried. Looking at around $1800 in repairs. Got some cash that will be going toward clothes for work. Also got Stephen Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-76406008827664856672008-04-01T20:31:00.002-05:002008-04-01T21:04:38.930-05:00Ah, life is good. We are expecting baby # 4 in August. I'm pulling for Peter Parker Nelson or Mandella Nelson if it is a boy. We've got a lot to get done before the baby arrives. Need to repaint Accalia's room, buy a bunk bed and transform it to Accalia and Cole's room. Need to get the van door fixed (outside handle broke off).The Cubs are playing again. I stayed home for the opener Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-72722229673345663822007-07-07T00:23:00.000-05:002007-07-07T00:24:47.922-05:00I’m back. Odd, but it kind of feels like I tend to blog more when I’m reading more. I’ve gotten through 2 or 3 books in the last few weeks; have another 3 or 4 to get through and want to be ready for the last Harry Potter at the end of the month (my prediction: Ron and Snape die - Harry is left powerless). So, I’ve read an old Harlan Coban book (one my mom had loaned to me), followed by the Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-4864187252687048072007-05-03T23:25:00.000-05:002007-07-07T00:31:33.363-05:00Happy B-day to me!Got some nice stuff. My new toy is an iPod shuffle! Have to fill that baby up with some tasty tunes! The kids got me a cool GameBoy game - a Castlevania twin pack. Taking tomorrow off. Have been listening to two Cubs podcasts since the start of the year. The Cubs have been pretty damned frustrating to this point in the year. Accalia has her dance recital later this weekend.Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-28569845921010774872007-04-17T20:19:00.000-05:002007-04-17T20:57:31.081-05:00The massacare at Viginia Tech.... where to begin. I'm saddened by the events of yesterday and my prayers go out to all those who were effected. Those who survived and those who loved someone who did not. When Columbine happened, I was still fairly new into the counseling profession. After all the hearings, all the dialogue, all the attempts to understand the whys of Columbine, we're back at Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-62986778214779569572007-04-15T00:30:00.000-05:002007-04-17T21:09:32.736-05:00Happy tax day! I know it doesn't officially hit for a couple days, but thought I'd be early.Got back from the SDCA conference. Was a little disappointed by the preconference. I'd seen the presenter on Impact Therapy last year at SDCA and was eager to learn more. Unfortunately, he had 5-10% material he hadn't covered last year. A big waste of my time and money. Maybe if it had been two Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-35991998467797604982007-04-11T13:18:00.000-05:002007-04-17T21:22:19.207-05:00The streak has ended. One cavity between two teeth. Grrr.... the good news is the pockets in my gums continue to shrink - proof the SoniCare works to reverse gum disease, I guess. Cole had knocked a tooth out last weekend (yeah). Found out that the root is still in there. Dentist said he'd consult with someone. Most of the time,the root in baby teeth is reabsorbed, but he wanted to talk Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-15808996193459314822007-04-10T20:10:00.000-05:002007-04-17T21:18:15.125-05:00Happy day, I am the official owner of a different car! The transmission in the Bonneville started to slip (260,000 + miles, it was warrior for us!) and the transmission shop said it wouldn't be adviseable to put the work into it given the age and number of miles. Basically told me to start shopping. I did find a purple Neon at Sid's Salvage here in Yankton for 2400. It only had 42,000 miles Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1168486854945991422007-01-10T21:35:00.000-06:002007-01-10T21:40:54.956-06:00Okay, from the idiotic to some truly good news. My dad got a good report from the doctor today. Looks like they got all the melonoma. He does have to continue to monitor it for any return. Praying it is gone for good. Amy has said (and I agree) that I tend to let my mind travel to the worst case scenario. I can't argue that. Been that way for a long time. I do try to recognize it when it Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1168481180140291652007-01-10T20:02:00.000-06:002007-01-10T20:06:33.216-06:00Okay, I have a great idea for a commercial. Start with a couple of U.S. troops, wandering around Iraq, looking all scruffy. Suddenly, one yells, "SURGE" and all hell breaks loose. Sorry, just remembering the stupid commercials for the soft drink. So Bushie wants one more chance, that this time he'll get it right. Huh, isn't that the type of message that all druggies say? Oops, sorry, I Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1167353453606973062006-12-28T18:04:00.000-06:002006-12-28T18:50:53.616-06:00Survived the holiday. Had it's ups and downs, but was fun overall. It is always nice to get out of the house to be with family, nicer still to get home. Amy got me a couple Weird Al gifts this year - his newest CD and a DVD of all his videos. She also got me a couple of books I'm looking forward to reading and Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. Funny, funny stuff. The kids got me a reallyCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1166716355849731842006-12-21T09:43:00.000-06:002006-12-21T09:52:35.876-06:00You know that it isn't going to be a good day when you dream of puking a couple of times. I didn't puke, but did definitely have a virus run through my system yesterday. NOT fun. Mostly just wanted to sleep. Luckily, Amy let me do that. Woke up this morning feeling better.A little pissed about teh QMHP training that was scheduled yesterday. I was supposed to go through the training from 2-5Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1166493509762117612006-12-18T19:30:00.000-06:002006-12-18T19:58:29.780-06:00Last Saturday would have been my parents' 40th wedding anniversary. I've been missing Mom a lot as the holidays arrive. Would be a lot less discussion about who is doing what and more getting it pulled together. We're starting to do a better job of that, but we still struggle a bit.Had some meetings in Sioux Falls last Thurs. and Fri. I met Dad for lunch at the mall. Dad informed me that hisCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1162103068718666692006-10-29T01:24:00.000-06:002006-10-29T01:24:28.733-05:00I’m back and will be rambling. It is after midnight, so Ella is officially a year old. Oops, almost forgot that the clocks need to be set back. Also forgot to pick up some new batteries for the smoke detectors. Did get some pumpkins today. I did produce some nice pumpkins, they were just on the shrimpy side. It doesn’t feel like it should be a year already. Ella is such a blessing. It is Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1156722679998089952006-08-27T18:51:00.000-05:002006-10-29T01:29:01.026-05:00Dear Mom, Today you would have turned 60. In the ideal world, where mom’s didn’t get cancer and die, this weekend would have been a blast. Mark’s family and my family would have been there – all the grandkids in one spot. Lots of noise and barely controlled chaos. I imagine we’d all have gone out for dinner last night. Instead, I visited your marker at the cemetery. I know that very little Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1154846868258011792006-08-06T01:47:00.000-05:002006-08-06T01:48:01.536-05:00Okay, promised to rant about my disdain for country music and the proof I have that rock is superior. Before I get into that, it has been awhile. I’m hoping to get this all up to date over the next week or so, but know that I’m horrible about posting. In June, within a week, Amy’s dad nearly died and mine had a quintuple bypass. Eventful? Yup. Pleasant? Nope. Okay, I hit upon this whole Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1149315285486500082006-06-03T01:09:00.000-05:002006-06-03T01:14:45.486-05:00Forgot that there is at least one artist in country that doesn't suck - we got the new Dixie Chicks CD last week. I'm liking it a lot. Probably helps that they dislike what Bushie has done to this country as much as I do. And what is up with people sending them death threats? Just shows what a rednecked shit kicker with a third grade education can do - write death threats and vote for the Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1149314733211276282006-06-03T00:34:00.000-05:002006-06-03T01:05:49.926-05:00Okay, been away for a little while. About 3 weeks ago, I was at our local Wal-Mart and spied some Marvel action figures I’d never seen before. No just a couple, but a whole crap load. I looked through which figures were in the set to decide what I’d need to buy (I’ve recently decided to collect only that which relates to Spider-Man or the X-Men, which means I’m going to be buying a couple Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1147748424924475332006-05-15T21:49:00.000-05:002006-05-15T22:00:24.936-05:00Donated blood today. I always feel pretty good when I am able to donate. I remind myself that I'm potentially helping three other people with each donation. I didn't start donating until right before Mom was diagnosed. Never had the time was my usual excuse. i think the truth is that I'd had enough of needles in my first 12 years of life and wanted a break. I'm going to do everything in my Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1147055390590917692006-05-07T21:21:00.000-05:002006-05-07T21:29:50.606-05:00Accalia had her third dance recital earlier this evenig. She did a great job (as always). She seems to enjoy being on the stage. Kind of odd as she (like Amy and I) is an introvert. I loved performing. Much more comfortable than putting me in a room full of people I don't know. I like the recitals, but after a couple of years, it becomes SSDD. Only so much that can be done. I am happy Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1146795425114471072006-05-04T21:05:00.000-05:002006-05-04T21:17:05.126-05:00So I'm officially 34 (don't know that the actual birthday always feels like it counts). Have been frustrated lately with a lot of things - mostly related to living in an ultra conservative state. Better be careful what I write or the thought police will lock me up. I think I may end up getting a couple new bumper stickers with my b-day cash. A little disappointed with my Dad for not calling.Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1146711305093820602006-05-03T21:25:00.000-05:002006-05-03T21:55:05.106-05:00happy birthday to me...It's been forever since I wrote in here. A lot has happened. Sounds like the book I contributed a chapter to is going to the publisher. It was a pain the ass to write the chapter, but not necessarily in a bad way.I was up at my usual time this morning (5 AM) to swim. Did a lap for each year. After that, I came home and bummed around until people starting waking up. Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1136016746269542892005-12-31T02:04:00.000-06:002005-12-31T02:12:26.276-06:00Happy soon to be new year! I'm purposely trying to dodge working on the chapter I need to get written. I am so bad about procrastination.Been awhile since I could actually get on to post, so I’m trying to take advantage of it. I have no resolutions. I see them as being for suckers at any rate. I do want to lose weight and lose some debt in 2006.Christmas was tough again this year. Pretty Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1132809428590128572005-11-23T23:14:00.000-06:002006-01-02T10:29:13.603-06:00Don’r know if I blogged about this last year and frankly don’t care to go back and look at this point. Thanksgiving the last few years has really, truly sucked ass. I was thinking today of any really good Thanksgiving memories. There are some, don’t get me wrong, just the negative of the last few years if over powering. I think the last good Thanksgiving was in 2002. The year before, we had Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1130788001701855582005-10-31T13:32:00.000-06:002005-10-31T13:47:58.466-06:00Ella Mary Nelson joined the family on 10/29 at 5:46 PM. She is a big girl, 9 lbs. 3 oz. at birth, 21 1/4 inches long. She has a lot of dark hair like her big brother did when he was born. Amy called me at work on Friday afternoon to let me know she was pretty sure she was in early labor. That got me pacing in the office and extremely eager to get home. I made it through my appointments both Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1125628353492930412005-09-01T21:25:00.000-05:002005-09-01T22:08:59.503-05:00I am shocked by the devastation of Huricane Katrina. I don't think we'll be hearing a lot of the "cute" stories about the huricane spurring an increase in births. I think the next few days and weeks will be death, destruction, and the dregs of humanity.I think there should be a hunting season declared on looters. They do now have guns (THANKS WAL-MART!) and are out looking for food, drugs, andCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1125629432149648442005-08-30T21:32:00.000-05:002005-09-01T21:50:32.156-05:00I heard that President Bush is cutting his vacation short by two days due to the hurricane. Wow. What a leader. He is willing to sacrifice 2 days out of what seemed to be the 90 that he'd had planned. I am stunned. Just shows how much he cares and how tapped in he is. It reminds me of 9/11 when, after being told of the attack on the World Trade Center, the president... sat on his ass and Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1125630158824525912005-08-29T21:50:00.000-05:002005-09-01T22:02:38.830-05:00Have been following the devastation by Katrina. Awful stuff. I continue to pray for the people who were unable to get out. I understand how terrifying living through something like that can be. As the next few days unfold, it sounds like things are only going to get worse. I've heard that gas is going to skyrocket in price. Guess the oil companies are immune to prosecution for price Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1125123353527181062005-08-27T01:12:00.000-05:002005-08-27T01:15:53.540-05:00Dear Mom,Today would have been your birthday. You’d have been 59. I’ve been trying to think of how to commemorate your birthday. I had thought about going to Lake Wilson. Actually had planned to do so, but then Dad had the surgery on his foot. He’s not in any condition for company. That, and the fact that I think he grieves better in private. After you died, he had to leave the house a Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1123197475457835022005-08-04T18:01:00.000-05:002005-08-04T18:17:55.463-05:00Have a pet peeve I need to share:People who come to swim laps in the pool who do 1/2 lap, float by the side of the pool taling with their friend for 5 minutes, then swimming back to the opposite side, talking 5 minutes, and starting the whole process over again. I guess when I hit the pool, I am there to WORK. It pisses me off when there are people there more to socialize. If they want to Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1120013887759264792005-06-28T21:55:00.000-05:002005-06-28T21:58:07.766-05:00My rebuttal to the president's remarks on the war on terror, best summarized by the Violent Femmes:Well I'm reading this poemand it's so profoundand I like its rhythmand I like its soundit's by a very famous poetno critic can criticiseand then I pause a momentand I start to realizehe's tellin'lies lies lieslies lies lieson the motel TV.I dig the evangelisthe'll tell you all about thatand then he Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119919524923426092005-06-27T19:25:00.000-05:002005-06-27T19:45:24.930-05:00Whew! Took me awhile to get this screen up to put up a new post.So... 12 years of insurgency in Iraq. Guess that's okay since Bush will be out of office long before the war he got us into is over. Still think the whole thing could have been settled quick and easy. - put three things in a room. Bush, Saddam, and a ruler. That way they could have whipped it out and decided who the "bigger" manCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119158241223879742005-06-19T00:17:00.000-05:002005-06-19T00:17:21.226-05:00Okay, time to rant about the stupidity of some people in this state. John Thune was elected to the Senate and Daschle was thrown out on his ear. I can accept that. Don’t like it, but I accept it. What disturbs me is that Thune made some promises during his campaign and isn’t able to deliver. He claimed to have the President’s ear and that the Air Force base in the Hills wouldn’t close. Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119155002505115162005-06-18T23:15:00.000-05:002005-06-18T23:23:22.513-05:00So is 33 the age when you start noticing how old you truly are getting? We went to Wal-Mart today to pick up a few things, among those was some facial moisturizer for me (can't help it, feel too guily watching "Queer Eye" without some in my medicine cabinet. Anyway, I've been kind of thinking of all the hair I have that has turned (or is turning) white - chest is where I am noticing it the mostCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119074063796134052005-06-17T11:52:00.000-05:002005-06-18T00:54:23.800-05:00One of my favorite bands, Big Fish Ensemble, released a new disc in April called "Raze the Duds." I saw the band open for the Indigo Girls about 10 years ago at the Dakota Dome and have all their discs. Once I heard about the release, I jumped on-line to find it, but had no luck. This bummed me out because I’ve read this will likely be the last material the band will ever put out as they are Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119074181006545002005-06-16T23:18:00.000-05:002005-06-18T00:56:21.006-05:00Happy anniversary to Lake Wilson, MN. It was 13 years ago today that an F5 tornado ripped through the town. I can recall sitting in that bathroom with Mom, holding her hand, expecting to come out to find part of the house missing. We ended up being okay, as did Dad. I still hate seeing vehicles with IA plates. Guess I was tired of the people trying to come in and see the devastation first Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1118981634455467252005-06-16T23:13:00.000-05:002005-06-16T23:13:54.460-05:00Tried to go to sleep tonight, but I don’t know if it is coming. Thinking a lot about Mom . I keep thinking of her last year and how scared she must have been, especially when she started to feel the cancer return. Mom instilled in me a love of reading. I’ve gotten through a lot of books in the last 5 weeks or so – the latest 3 by Koontz, latest by Sanford, and the latest by Patterson. I readCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119074257147790912005-06-14T21:12:00.000-05:002005-06-18T01:04:02.876-05:00Happy birthday Accalia! I can not believe my little girl is already 6. It’s happening too fast. I can still recall bringing her home from the hospital and how tiny she was. I feel truly blessed to have her in my life and that she is a happy (most of the time), healthy, well-adjusted girl. We ended up going up to Mitchell to get a wood sample (damned imaginary termites that can only be seen Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119074331482586692005-06-09T21:58:00.000-05:002005-06-18T00:58:51.483-05:00My cousin Autumn had her baby today. Another sign of the Apocalypse fulfilled. Told Amy I'm hoping this will get her out of focusing only on herself but fear she'll end up making everything no longer about her, but now about her and the baby. Am very happy that everyone came through it and is healthy.Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119074426806509732005-06-02T20:45:00.000-05:002005-06-18T01:00:26.806-05:00Woke up the night before last with a bat in our room. At about the same time as our noticing it, Accalia came into the room. We got the bat out of our room and tried to hunt it down. Didn’t find it. We settled for closing off our room and hunkering down for the night. Last night, the little bastard made a return appearance. We again tried to hunt him down, again he was smarter than we are.Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119074522813567602005-05-31T21:01:00.000-05:002005-06-18T01:02:02.816-05:00Vacation stuff:Drive out on Friday was decent. As we were driving, Amy told me of a game they'd play on long drives - trying to see a license plate from every state and Canadian province. We stopped in Chamberlain at the McDonald's for lunch and to let the kids burn off some energy. We ended up going through the Badlands. We've not been since the honeymoon. Kids liked it at first, but it Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119157652563287412005-05-19T18:07:00.000-05:002005-06-19T00:07:32.563-05:00Okay, my butt is officially dragging. Got to bed around 3. We had to be at the theater around 10:15 as we had priority seating (got to be at the front of the line with the other 2 winners of tickets). It was a lot of waiting around, surrounded by a lot of high school aged kids, some dressed in costume. Yep, fun time. Accalia did great. She did fall asleep for about an hour before the movie Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119157576496898922005-05-18T17:05:00.000-05:002005-06-19T00:06:16.496-05:00Had a message on my machine at work that I’ve won two tickets to see Star Wars: Episode III tonight in Yankton, the midnight showing. We’d gone to Burger King on Sat. I threw my name in, not expecting to win, but I did. I told Amy, who asked Accalia if she’d want to go with me. She is strongly being encouraged to take a nap (or two) today. I’m excited to see the movie, especially for free! Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119157510510389552005-05-17T23:04:00.000-05:002005-06-19T00:05:10.516-05:00Amy has spent the last couple days visiting her family in Mankato. She’s gone up there during the week once or twice a year for the last couple years. Usually, I have a project or three that I tend to while they are gone and the house is mine. This time was no exception. I finally got the lights we’d bought at Christmas to put in our kitchen installed. It made a HUGE difference. When we’d Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1125123969478195972005-05-06T22:20:00.000-05:002005-08-27T01:26:09.480-05:00Okay, the FM receiver is not working at the pool. It locks into a station up until the moment I put my head down toward the water, then it is static. It’s going back. I’ll probably use the money from that to get some new cross trainers or put it toward the swiMP3 player. Found it on eBay for about $80 less than retail. I’m agonizing over whether to order it or not. I don’t think this is Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1125123912896515942005-05-04T22:17:00.000-05:002005-08-27T01:25:12.896-05:00Dad called last night to apologize for not calling last night. I could hear in his voice that he felt terrible for missing it. The effect the call had was amazing – the weight lifted entirely off me. Dad is coming to Accalia’s dance recital this weekend. First time he’s been to the house since Thanksgiving. Looking forward to his being here. My swimming has been coming along well. I’m at Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1125123853659522772005-05-03T22:27:00.000-05:002005-08-27T01:24:13.660-05:00I feel so alone right now. I had a really, really good birthday today. Amy and the kids were great. We lunched at McDonald’s, had some salmon for dinner, played outside a little bit. Just had a nice time overall. At the moment, it is going on 10:30 PM. As the night wore on tonight, I felt myself getting further and further down. A big thing weighing on me is that no one in my family calledCoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1119155191731440172005-03-31T06:23:00.000-06:002005-06-18T23:26:31.733-05:00Last week Monday, I had a lot of trouble with my gut. Started in the morning and didn’t seem to improve as the day went along. Didn’t think a whole lot of it as there was nothing the next day… until mid-morning. Even then, not pain as much as discomfort. No improvement Wednesday and my body seemed to decide enough was enough and to liquefy everything in my guts in order to facilitate a fast Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1106450393477082242005-01-22T21:18:00.000-06:002005-01-22T21:19:53.476-06:00Back from my grandpa’s funeral. He was embalmed. I’m not sure if that was per his wishes or what my grandma wanted as grandpa is going to be embalmed. He didn’t really look like himself, but dead people never look like themselves. There isn’t that spark. When he had his heart attack, he drove (slowly) into a house. He must not have been wearing a seatbelt as his nose was broken. There was Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6337414.post-1106149985954104392005-01-19T09:34:00.000-06:002005-01-19T09:53:05.956-06:00We just got word a few minutes ago that my grandfather died of a heart attack. I don't know how old he is off hand. That would have been something Mom would have known. Grandpa was on his way to work and apparently knew something was wrong as he was headed to the hospital when the heart attack quit. In a way, I'm glad this is how he went. He'd been treated several times for colon-rectal Coryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13580664713616769322noreply@blogger.com0