Escape

Just a few February thoughts:

In two weeks, Angie and I will be in the air on the way to Florida for a few days away from winter.

"Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die"

Escape – some people golf, some fish, some work, some camp, some run, some sleep, some photo; how can we be full without it? Is it selfish to demand it?

Teenagers can eat their weight in food in just a few days. Quicker than that if they're bored.

I think if Jesus had a music cd, it would speak to more folks than the Bible does.

The slowest clock in the world hangs next to the running track at the Huxley community center.

Peace-
Matt

Ice

Yesterday we had the frost. Today it was ice. We're supposed to have rain this weekend and then snow next week. Yay winter.

31 days until Angie and I go to Florida. It was 77 & sunny there today. We can't wait.

Anyone have any ideas how to motivate oneself to exercise? I just can't get into it this winter. I'd much rather sit down.

Peace-
Matt

Frost

We've had a long string of foggy days and nights lately. The fog, along with the cold weather, has caused this hoar frost to coat damn near everything. It's beautiful. I haven't been able to get out and take photos of it until today on the way home. The light sucked, but I wanted to get some photos before it disappears.

Peace-
Matt

Stretch

Winter still has it's ugly grip on us here. We've had a decent week though. No snow and mild temps. I've seen -21 degrees and 42 degrees in the past few weeks. Again, Al Gore is a jackass.

Angie and I are going to take another short trip to visit her parents in Florida in February. We went last year and it was a perfect trip. Will be nice to get away from winter and children. I swear I've aged a week every day this winter.

Belated kudos to the Iowa Hawkeyes for their big Orange Bowl victory and overall great season. It will be a lot of fun to watch them again next year. They should have a very solid team and all the big games will be played at home. Go Hawks!

I've found out recently that I have high blood pressure. I've been on a medication for it. After a doctor visit a few weeks ago, it's been increased from 10mg to 20mg. They say stress has a lot to do with it. I think my daughters are trying to kill me.

I also found out that I have "borderline high" cholesterol. I take full responsibility for that. I like bacon & eggs too much I guess. The doctor said I can either take medication for it, or try to get it down with diet and excersize. I chose the latter. We'll see how it goes in three months.

Peace-
Matt

White Christmas

Lots of snow here. Plenty really. Enough already.

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Matt

Happy Christmas

Hope you have a great Christmas.

Peace-
Matt

Epic

The National Weather Service called this weeks snowstorm "epic". We received the most snow from one storm in something like 40 years. School was closed for 2-1/2 days. Luckily, I only had to be stuck at home for one day. It's been cold too. It was -12 degrees F on my morning drive to work yesterday, and -10 degrees F today. Is talking about the weather a sign of old age?

I don't like winter. I do, however, like the first couple snow falls, especially when the sun comes out. Winter light is just fantastic.

This week our congress has passed regulations giving the government control of wall street and the banks. That should give you warm fuzzies. The "pay czar" has also decided to limit bank execs pay to $500,000/year. Yes, that's right. Someone we didn't vote for (he was "appointed by Obama) is deciding how much banks can pay their execs. Bad idea. Did you vote for any of this shit? I didn't think so. Neither did I. Heil Obama.

Christmas is in two weeks. Lots to do.

Peace-
Matt