Journals of Journeys

As the boys and I were heading out to the coast for our mini-vacation, several fires flared up and the threat to homes became real again.  For the second time residents in Paradise were having to evacuate.  Sadly, several homes were lost.  I’ve been without Internet access until today and am still on vacation, […]

I was surprised to hear everything that was said on this very short video clip.  I think everyone should pay attention to what they’re saying and then join me in donating to the cause by helping 1-800-SUICIDE remain private. 

Hubby’s home today.  He said that when the smoke dissipated a bit, they found another fire that had been burning.  Approximately 2,500 acres have been burnt so far by that fire. Also, on the wire El Dorado county sheriffs are looking for information regarding a suspicious fire.  Apparently a vehicle was found at the bottom […]

I just read a post by a fellow MySpace buddy that gave suggestions on how to reach out and offer a helping hand to those affected by the wildfires.  The first item on the list was to call the local fire department and offer to man phone lines or deliver food.  It was, I’m certain, […]

This is a great interactive map the local news rag has been keeping up to date. Finally they got something right.View Larger Map We’re okay. Residents just east of us? Well, it’s going to be grueling. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  Hubby’s staying local covering the station for medicals and structure […]

  My second favorite redhead, Catherine, blogged about this and immediately tears were streaming down my face.  I only watched this one video, it’s part 2 of a series, but for anyone who has kids (present, past, future) or you are a kid, this is a must see.  Be part of the change! […]

Photo by SACHAMA at Flickr

Well, well, well. It seems the indigents of the Internet are up to their old tricks. According to the good people over at Snopes, there’s a scam going around that plays off people clicking on links to retrieve what they think are ecards from friends and family. Turns […]

Friends, countrymen and drum corp enthusiasts,

This past summer the Pie Dudes and I had the privilege of going to one of the Drum Corp International (DCI) competitions at Stanford. It was a great experience and one that we hope to repeat in the future.

As such, I’m on the DCI’s mailing list […]

I was doing a bit of digging. Rumor has it the editor of the local rag is leaving. I’m vexed with that news, but that’s a different story. As usual, I wound up reading something else that struck a chord with me.

The Pie Dudes are in a pickle. Pickle pie? Sounds gross to me.

The school the kids now attend apparently has a very high poverty rate. It’s rumored 80% of the student population qualifies for free lunches with low income averages. Being this is the Pie Dudes “landmark year” (6th […]