In the ocean, they look like typical fish: black-speckled, blue-backed and white-bellied. But in their long-distance journeys to their spawning areas, their bodies slowly change over six to eight weeks. The jaw elongates. The nose hooks downward. Big, canine-esque teeth break through the gum line. Skin thickens. The head goes green, and just before the spawning, orange-red pigments from the fish’s flesh are transported to the skin and the body blushes bright red.
That book looks like it could be a paperback edition of Infinite Jest.
Queens Of The Stone Age with special guests Royal Blood
At Roy Wilkins (blech!)
Saturday, October 14
Presale Begins: Wednesday, June 21 at 9 a.m.
Presale Ends: Wednesday, June 21 at 11:59 p.m.
Password: NOONEKNOWS
Ticket Prices: Starting at $39.50
On Sale Date: Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m.
Yesterday I took a half day off to treat myself! and Philosofette. It was our joint birthdays/Valentine's/anniversary gift to each other. Some shopping, meal out, etc. As part of that, I had my second ever pedicure. That has to be about the most absurdly luxurious thing a guy can do...
...it's no fun if you just tee it up like this.
absurdly luxurious
Last weekend, in lieu of the anniversary vacation we never took, wife and I went to dinner at Manny's/W-Minneapolis hotel/Prohibition bar/Key's breakfast. By our standards, that was truly absurd...but a pretty good time. Gave us hope for a sane adulthood-with-older-kids.
mmm, Keys, mmmm.
A year or so ago at a conference in Las Vegas I got upgraded to a suite at the Bellagio because I was only staying two nights. Three bathrooms - a small one in the entry, one with shower/steam stall and and one with a whirlpool tub, both with bidets and telephones and TVs inside the mirrors, connected living and dining rooms, full bar and kitchenette, king size bed with a Stearns and Foster mattress and a big LCD TV with its own elevator in the footboard. On the second night, having partied with compatriots the first, I chose to luxuriate in the suite with a steam/shower and long whirlpool. I got so relaxed it was a real struggle just to get out of the tub. Someday I'm going back there with Mrs. Twayn, even if it's only for one night.
Based on off-hand comment(s) - gently griping about my wife and her sisters always going and leaving he guys at home, my Father's Day gift was rolled into our September anniversary gift and we'll be heading to a B&B in Napa. To me, Napa=Luxury, but I've never been, so I don't know. I like wine though ... breakfast ... and beds too, so yeah.
Yes, luxury! You should give the Sonoma Segway Tours a whirl while you're there
there definitely are some nice, luxurious places to be had in Napa.
This steams me up. I still like to credit "Continuous Improvement Parenting" rolled in with the athletic clubs. My kids can't play rec sports because at 11, you're in a travelling club or you've been pushed out. 7am Saturday morning tournaments? What 7-year old wouldn't make that a priority?...
HPR is in a Brooklyn Park league with two other boys from our den, both on his team (initials TM and NK). 10-12 year-olds. Some players are really good (but either they or their parents don't want to travel). Everyone who signs up gets on a team. 5 teams of about 14 players each this year. Maybe living in Maple Grove keeps you out of that, though? I know TM and NK both live within BP city limits. I think there's an invitation league, but maybe that's got a bit more travel (just to other burbs?).
Actually, the baseball association has a pretty solid recreational league.
It's the soccer that is travelling or none...though, some neighboring cities have some better options.
Sometimes I forget there are other sports kids would want to play.
Athletic clubs suck. Constant double-speak. "We want you to be a multi-sport athlete." "We require year-round training or we will kmock you down a level."
Pak Protectors?
That book looks like it could be a paperback edition of Infinite Jest.
I've mentioned this performance art project before, because it's apropos.
Both fascinating and horrifying.
Queens Of The Stone Age with special guests Royal Blood
At Roy Wilkins (blech!)
Saturday, October 14
Presale Begins: Wednesday, June 21 at 9 a.m.
Presale Ends: Wednesday, June 21 at 11:59 p.m.
Password: NOONEKNOWS
Ticket Prices: Starting at $39.50
On Sale Date: Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m.
Yesterday I took a half day off to treat myself! and Philosofette. It was our joint birthdays/Valentine's/anniversary gift to each other. Some shopping, meal out, etc. As part of that, I had my second ever pedicure. That has to be about the most absurdly luxurious thing a guy can do...
...it's no fun if you just tee it up like this.
Last weekend, in lieu of the anniversary vacation we never took, wife and I went to dinner at Manny's/W-Minneapolis hotel/Prohibition bar/Key's breakfast. By our standards, that was truly absurd...but a pretty good time. Gave us hope for a sane adulthood-with-older-kids.
mmm, Keys, mmmm.
A year or so ago at a conference in Las Vegas I got upgraded to a suite at the Bellagio because I was only staying two nights. Three bathrooms - a small one in the entry, one with shower/steam stall and and one with a whirlpool tub, both with bidets and telephones and TVs inside the mirrors, connected living and dining rooms, full bar and kitchenette, king size bed with a Stearns and Foster mattress and a big LCD TV with its own elevator in the footboard. On the second night, having partied with compatriots the first, I chose to luxuriate in the suite with a steam/shower and long whirlpool. I got so relaxed it was a real struggle just to get out of the tub. Someday I'm going back there with Mrs. Twayn, even if it's only for one night.
Based on off-hand comment(s) - gently griping about my wife and her sisters always going and leaving he guys at home, my Father's Day gift was rolled into our September anniversary gift and we'll be heading to a B&B in Napa. To me, Napa=Luxury, but I've never been, so I don't know. I like wine though ... breakfast ... and beds too, so yeah.
Yes, luxury! You should give the Sonoma Segway Tours a whirl while you're there
there definitely are some nice, luxurious places to be had in Napa.
I encourage you to splurge on at least one meal. Here's a good list to consider. Bistro Jeanty is great.
Thanks!
Give the kids a break.
This steams me up. I still like to credit "Continuous Improvement Parenting" rolled in with the athletic clubs. My kids can't play rec sports because at 11, you're in a travelling club or you've been pushed out. 7am Saturday morning tournaments? What 7-year old wouldn't make that a priority?...
HPR is in a Brooklyn Park league with two other boys from our den, both on his team (initials TM and NK). 10-12 year-olds. Some players are really good (but either they or their parents don't want to travel). Everyone who signs up gets on a team. 5 teams of about 14 players each this year. Maybe living in Maple Grove keeps you out of that, though? I know TM and NK both live within BP city limits. I think there's an invitation league, but maybe that's got a bit more travel (just to other burbs?).
Actually, the baseball association has a pretty solid recreational league.
It's the soccer that is travelling or none...though, some neighboring cities have some better options.
Sometimes I forget there are other sports kids would want to play.
Athletic clubs suck. Constant double-speak. "We want you to be a multi-sport athlete." "We require year-round training or we will kmock you down a level."
Today I learned that Country Joe West is only 64 years old. He is going to ump his 5,000th game
aw man, i'm gonna miss that guy.
new wild unis:
What song is it you want to hear?