Posted at April 13, 2012 @ 5:06 pm by Dillon in community, family and friends, Finances, home improvement, life
Every once in a while I get really busy. Normally, I do my own yard work but this week I am just too busy to do so. That’s why I wanted to find a kid from the neighborhood to cut my grass. Despite my best efforts I was unsuccessful.
When I was young, I would have been looking forward to such an opportunity. I am saddened that there are seemingly no kids around here that want the same chance.
Posted at April 13, 2012 @ 4:57 pm by Dillon in computer and Internet, family and friends, Great Websites, parenting, triumphs
Contributed by Milford Woods
Every time my parents come to visit, they are amazed by the technology I have in my house. Although they have cable and internet in their home, the idea that I can use a Bronx T1 to work from home and not go in to the office every day is a totally foreign concept. They still poke their head inside my office to see who is talking when I am on a teleconference and just shake their heads in amazement. I personally love the flexibility being able to work from home affords me. If I had to go into and office every day I would have to take the day off any time they come to visit. Being able to work from home allows me to pop in to meetings or on conference calls while they go for a walk or pick up supper; then we can pick right back up where we left off! As amazing as they find it, I know they appreciate it as much as I do and for the same reasons!
Posted at March 18, 2012 @ 10:01 am by Dillon in family and friends, holidays, parenting, triumphs
I was very fortunate to be able to take my family to the annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Norfolk Virginia yesterday. We all put on all the green clothes we could find as well as green beads and hats we got while we were there.
The parade was awesome and the kids loved it. I had a great time myself as it’s been a while since I have attended a parade. The drums played and the old cars went by as we cheered. It was a wonderful day over all.
Posted at March 11, 2012 @ 12:54 pm by Dillon in family and friends, home improvement, life, TV and Movies
Posted by Darwin Garza
For years I have complained that there was nothing on television. It seemed like everytime I sat down to watch there was nothing interesting on. Now that I upgraded to DirectStarTV, I can’t seem to get up off the couch. There is always something on that I’m interested in making it difficult for me to get my chores done. My wife says I’m worse than the kids. She has even threatened to restrict my tv viewing time if I don’t start pulling my weight around the house. I can’t say that I blame her. I can’t seem to help myself from checking the listings to see what’s on before I head outside to work in the yard or out to the garage. It never fails that I end up sitting down “just for a minute”. The next thing I know, the show is over, half an hour has passed and I’ve accomplished nothing! I’ve suggested that we should put a tv in the garage; maybe if I had one to watch out there I could at least get a few things done while watching tv. So far, she hasn’t taken to the idea but I’m still working on it!
Posted at February 5, 2012 @ 1:09 pm by Dillon in community, family and friends, opinions, Sports
Today is the day that many people have been waiting for. The NFL Super bowl is coming today at 6.30. The game will be played and either the New York Giants or the New England Patriots will be crowned as Super bowl champions. It will be an exciting day.
We plan to have a little party of our own as we watch the game. We have some food for the event as well as some family and friends coming over to watch the game. I am sure we will have a great time.