Thursday, July 15th, 2010
… and just as seldom. ~Ayn Rand
I read this piece by Roger Ebert, tearing apart modernism. Was drawn to it, courtesy of this Architizer article.
Ebert says what so many Americans feel when they see modernism. Is this because of the idea of modernism itself, or poor followthrough on the part of mediocre architects?
Julie and I had our first opportunity in a very long time to take a vacation, so we decided to take it. After a half day (more like a 3/4 day if we’re really counting hours) we hit the road, GPS running, tank half-full, and Erynn freshly awakened from her morning nap.
Unfortunately, this is how [...]
Things are progressing on the homefront, as we get used to the new routine, Julie gets used to less sleep, and I get used to a return to the work-world.
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
The next three days after delivery were long. Adjusting to feeding schedules, the seeming never-ending tests on mom and baby, and most of all post-surgery movement.
So, it was no secret to anyone that we have been pregnant with our first child, and the due date right around the corner. What was a secret, however, was that all day Friday Julie was in labor. This didn’t stop her from enjoying the Vacation Bible School finale, and picnic.