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Month: April 2005

Mostly Harmless

Posted on April 30, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Mostly Harmless
Entertainment

The time has arrived, and the long-awaited Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Movie opened today.  Chip, Houston, Anna, and several of Chip’s friends and I went to see it last night.  We only had to wade through a few nerds wearing bath robes and carrying their towels. The movie had gotten some bad advance reviews, … Read More “Mostly Harmless” »

Fonda Rosalinda’s

Posted on April 29, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Fonda Rosalinda’s
Restaurants

Once again, Laura is out of town, and it’s time for me to try some place new.  Rosalinda’s Cafe is located North Pleasantburg, behind BJU.  It’s set back from the road, and can easily be missed.  This was actually the third time I had visited, but the other two times were far enough in the … Read More “Fonda Rosalinda’s” »

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Posted on April 29, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Miscellaneous

Laura did it.  She cut her hair.  Hair which had been down to her waist since she was nine years old is now just below the shoulders. The new look suits her very well.  I have before and after pictures, but she would skin me alive if I posted them.

What the Audience Never Hears

Posted on April 24, 2005 By Tom No Comments on What the Audience Never Hears
Music

This weekend the Greenville Chorale and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra performed Mendelssohn’s Elijah as part of the Artisphere Festival.  It was a moving, impressive performance, and garnered a rave review from Ann Hicks in the Greenville News.  The only real problem was with turn-out — the Peace Center looked empty.  Not that the concert was … Read More “What the Audience Never Hears” »

Quick trip to the Artisphere

Posted on April 23, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Quick trip to the Artisphere
Entertainment, Local

Artisphere took place this weekend in Greenville.  I guess this is the successor to the old River Place Arts Festival, held about this time each year until year before last.  The emphasis is on International Arts, and with any festival of this type, there is a combination of live performances and booths with art for … Read More “Quick trip to the Artisphere” »

What a difference a day makes

Posted on April 23, 2005 By Tom No Comments on What a difference a day makes
Miscellaneous

This morning I stood out on our balcony drinking coffee, watching the sun come up over the lake, and listening to concert of geese, ducks and birds.  My thoughts were about how wonderful life is, etc, etc, etc.  I still think my life is wonderful, but, by the end of the day my mellow mood … Read More “What a difference a day makes” »

JuJu’s Mediterranean Bistro

Posted on April 21, 2005 By Tom 1 Comment on JuJu’s Mediterranean Bistro
Restaurants

NOTE: This restaurant is now closed. Laura had a dinner meeting, so I was on my own to explore new cuisines.  I wasn’t really sure what to try, so I headed past Haywood Road, down Congaree, and then onto Woodruff.  The places I had thought to try looked crowded, so I wound up at JuJu’s … Read More “JuJu’s Mediterranean Bistro” »

Technology Black Out Day

Posted on April 20, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Technology Black Out Day
EdTech

Just in case you missed it, today is… I guess if you are reading this on April 20, you don’t plan to participate.  I’m guessing by now that you’ve figured out that I’m not participating because I posted this message today. I’m not sure that a Blackout is the way to emphasize the importance of … Read More “Technology Black Out Day” »

How to Catch Horny Heads

Posted on April 18, 2005 By Tom No Comments on How to Catch Horny Heads
Miscellaneous

Lunch with five year-olds can be an amazing experience.  With only four hours of sleep under my belt, I decided to visit my great-nephew Alex at his school and have lunch with his class.  I guess anyone can hallucinate under those circumstances. Some days Alex is happy to see me.  Others, he is indifferent-to-embarrassed.  I … Read More “How to Catch Horny Heads” »

Sunday, Quiet Sunday

Posted on April 17, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Sunday, Quiet Sunday
Miscellaneous, Religion

A first, at least as long as I can remember since we have been living in this house – a beautiful Sunday afternoon unmarred by the sounds of leaf blowers, lawn mowers, or other home care equipment.  Not that I’m a "keep the Sabbath holy" prude, but in a neighborhood obsessed with lawn care, it … Read More “Sunday, Quiet Sunday” »

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