Windy wind wind...

This is what happens on a terribly windy day, when you forget to put down the umbrella on the glass-topped table on the deck:


Needless to say, we were not pleased. It's a good thing the glass was tempered glass, or we would have a lot harder time (or more dangerous time) cleaning it up.


This is the second time we have had this occur to us (the last time, the umbrella itself blew a couple houses away). I think I am done with glass-topped tables. I think I can build a wooden one (gotta clear it with The Boss first!). Let's see that one shatter!!

Goodbye old friend (sniff!)

Well, it's finally time to say goodbye to an old friend (actually, a pair of them).

My Dad gave me these shoes I don't know how many years ago. They didn't fit him any more, and they were just right for me. Over the years I have broken them in such that they felt like they were a part of me.

They were simple shoes - the leather wasn't fancy and shiny; the stitching was simple and bold. But it was very convenient to just slip them on (with or without socks, and if you know me, I never wear shoes without socks). When I was feeling especially lazy, I would even wear them to work!

The soles have finally cracked through (I was wondering why my feet got wet very quickly when it rained); the sides have split out; I was on my 2^nd insole, and it was fading fast.

So I went to Wal-Mart to look for a replacement. I got a pair of canvas shoes, since I didn't find anything like my old friends. It won't be the same, but then it never is, right?

(sniff).