NPR Nerd

I heard this quirky little story on NPR yesterday on Morning Edition and just had to share it with you:



I love the tour guide, he's my favorite part.

My Thoughts Exactly

Just Being Curious & Stuff

I like to keep a pulse on what current real estate rental prices are going for. I feel like it's a responsible thing to do since part of Dusty's compensation comes with a delightful little *free* place to live. I want to be prepared for what's facing us once we get back into the real world.

Also I like to look inside other people's houses. :)

So I'm looking at rentals in Campbellsville and came across this little gem: (you may need to click on it to enlarge and take in the full hilarity)

Oddly specific?

Computer Cat

It's widely known around here (a.k.a. in the youth group) that we have a cat and this cat has "thumbs."
And when we have people over, the first thing they say when they see the cat (he does have a name... Rudy) is, "What happened to his paws?!"

This is said with a mix of terror, disgust, and unbridled awe.

Well today I was finally, FINALLY able to document this phenomenon. Behold!


Complete with random claw the grows perpendicular to the rest of them!

So now when you come to my house you won't have to be scared. He's harmless, after all.

That is, unless you're a rodent. Then he's your worst nightmare.

Going Through Dusty's "Old Life"

Recently my mother-in-law hauled over about a bazillion boxes and trash bags full of Dusty's old stuff that had been lurking in their basement. Today I finally got around to going through it all. I found some pretty entertaining things, but the following are my favorites: (be prepared to laugh!)

Star Wars Episode II Collector Cereal Box #1 (did not photograph #2, which we also have)


But wait, there's more! Includes a sample of each marshmallow!


The Complete Book of Swords by Fred Saberhagan (can you BELIEVE the appropriateness of this last name?!)

I thought we should save this so I could tell whether or not Dusty was on an LSD high.


Dusty's manuscript called Murder in the Night, written in 7th grade. Staring Agent Michael Scarn. :)


A Blink 182 album inside a Third Day cd case (we laughed for about 5 minutes straight about this)


Numerous (band) trophies, generously modeled by our very own thumbed cat


And last but not least, 7 candy canes

Currently Reading

Spring Time Kentucky

Kentucky is most glorious in its early spring. My friend Luke wrote an amazing little piece which I urge you to read here.

If you live here, be happy.

If you don't, come visit!