By any measure, my participation in and enthusiasm for the two classes I took this summer was lackluster. Approaching nonexistant. I got less-than-stellar participation scores (a 70% in one of the classes), but I would self-assess by saying even those marks were generous. And yet, my friends, I got A’s in both of my classes. …

Julie had a very nice post last night about her moving week. And about her fish. Speaking of fish, if you haven’t heard it, ask Paul to tell you his fish joke. If you don’t get it or don’t at least giggle and/or groan, you’re probably not “Liz people.” 😉 (I wouldn’t normally attach such …

I’ve been at this whole blog thing for about a month now, and the response has been outstanding. Compliments filtering in and stats on my repeat traffic suggest I’ve managed to assemble random thoughts that y’all find amusing, interesting, or otherwise worth your time to watch. In the last few days, though, several people have …

Well, sadly, the day finally came to say farewell to Julie. By the time the final goodbyes were said, many tears had been shed by both her and me. I won’t wax sappy just yet, but here’s a picture of the group of us at dinner tonight (we went to Maggiano’s): And, here’s another obligatory …

So this is what 6 a.m. looks like. I had forgotten. I went over last night for moral support, and I can report that Julie’s almost all packed. I’ve just gotta take a quickie shower and walk Rags before heading over to start the big move out. {sniff} … Nah, no crying today. We’ll save …

Here’s a picture of Eric with his girlfriend: Eric & Christine And an AWESOME picture of Eric without facial hair: Eric & Gypsy For all his pictures, start here: Eric’s pets, coworkers, and girlfriend

Only at the Improv can you hear (in rapid succession) stand-up comedy from a Houston police officer, a “Christian comedy” single mom of four teenagers, and a linebacker-looking overweight bald guy who, five minutes before he ends his act, confesses that he’s gay. We had a fabulous time tonight. If you ever have a chance …

Tommy sent me this link, to a four-minute “ad” filmed with Will Ferrell playing George W. It’s hilarious! Here’s the link

I had forgotten the word “twitterpated.” You know how you have certain expressions and words you use with your close friends, and when you don’t see them so much anymore, you forget those expressions and words? Well, that happened to me. I said, “Eric, you’re smitten!” But his synopsis was, “I’m so twitterpated!” Yes, my …

I know many people are worried that I’m upset/angry/stressed/tired/etc. (and I thank each one of you for your concern!) … but I promise, I’m just in semi-freak-out mode because of Julie’s imminent departure from Texas. I’m not angry at anyone, about to jump off a cliff, or trying to send subtle messages of “go away” …