Tour of Wife's Flower Gardens - 7-18-2013

A Stroll Through My Wife's Flower Gardens 7-18-2013 on PhotoPeach

Last Day For Teachers Haiku

last day for teachers; you could see the stress erase; and the buildings sighed

Windmill Down!

We were very thankful for the rain last night. We were happy that we did not receive any hail. The lightning show was fantastic. We did, however, have one casualty:

Just as the storm was approaching the Dunk Ranch, there was a pretty violent gust of wind. I didn't realize that the windmill had fallen over until I walked around the house a little while later. The wooden derrick part of the windmill weighs a lot, so I was surprised that it blew over. A few of the blades are bent, but I think I can straighten them out fairly well.

I guess now I know why the windmill came with pre-drilled holes and sections of rebar to anchor it to the ground . . .

New Song: Paul Wood's Lexus

I've been inspired by the upcoming TCEA conference and the traveling south of Dean Shareski to rewrite Little Texas' hit song, "God Blessed Texas." (I hope they don't sue)

Here's a youtube of the original song and lyrics:



And here are my lyrics:

Paul Wood’s Lexus, by Dean Shareski

(to the tune of God Blessed Texas, by Little Texas)

I’ve seen a lot of places, I’ve been around the world.
I’ve seen some pretty faces. There was some beautiful girls.
After all I’ve witnessed, one thing still amazes me.
Just like TCEA, you have to see to believe.

Paul Wood’s Lexus, with Paul at hand;
Brought down Shareski from the airport land;
Gave him a place where he  could ride;
If you wanna see Austin brother, time you’ll bide.
I’ve been sent to talk to Texans;
in Paul Wood’s Lexus.

First Dean left Moose Jaw,
Deep in Saskatchewan;
Then Dean flew southward,
For all of Texas to see.
Well everybody knows that Shareski works in mysterious ways.
He took a rest then, and showed a pantless leg.

Paul Wood’s Lexus, with Paul at hand,
Brought down Shareski from DFW land.
Gave him a place where he  could ride.
If you wanna see Austin brother, time you’ll bide.
I’ve been sent to talk to Texans,
in Paul Wood’s Lexus.

Well, I’ve been sent to talk to Texans;
Mmmmm . . . in Paul Wood’s Lexus.

Playing around with voicethread

I haven't used voicethread in a while, so I thought I'd dust it off and give it another chance. I want to use this in a future training with teachers as a collaboration tool.  Feel free to comment. Thanks.

My 2012 Hammacher Schlemmer Christmas Gift Wish List

For those of you who are having a difficult time figuring out what to get me for Christmas this year, I humbly publish this helpful list for your use. Please coordinate with others so I do not have to be bothered with returning duplicate gifts. Thank you in advance!

Remote Control Tarantula $29.95

Indoor Flameless Marshmallow Roaster $69.96

Folding Electric Bicycle $2,000.00

Flying Car $350,000.00

Portable Wood-Burning Hot Tub $6,000.00

Two-Person 60 MPH Hovercraft $19,500.00

46-Inch Weather-Resistant Outdoor HD Television $5,000.00

Personal Submarine $2,000,000.00

Barbecue Dining Boat $50,000.00

Genuine PT Boat $1,000,000.00

Elliptical Machine Office Desk $8,000.00

Just message me for my delivery address!

Update on Dad Via a Dream

I had an interesting dream last night, and I want to share it because it left me with such a feeling of peace, comfort, and acceptance. In the dream, dad's brother, Leonard, and his wife, Leona, came for a visit. Leonard and Leona both passed away years ago. They visited with dad for a while, but I was not privy to their visit or discussion. After they left, dad came out of the room and he had been physically restored to my memory of him when he was in his 30s and I was a pre-teen. He was young again, strong, and he was almost running around. He was carrying his walker with him, and the last thing I remember before waking was dad looking at the walker with a puzzled look on his face.

I'm sure psychiatrists and professional dream-ologists would have a field day with this dream, but I know in my heart and soul that the message to us is an affirmation of faith and a reminder that dad's soul is destined for an eternity of love, peace, and contentment.