ETJB

sick kid

2008-12-17T18:56:00.002-05:00

head full of (marge) schnott***hiked w AZ and SS today.billygoat treat, brothers

I win again

2008-10-28T15:57:00.001-04:00

So it's easiet for babies to say dada. Not my fault.

Ironic?

2008-10-16T22:12:00.000-04:00

ok. so ladies nite means I stay home with the ladies.

change

2008-09-28T21:06:00.001-04:00

So when you send them to preschool they pick up new habits, mostly bad ones.

T minus 3 weeks, maybe

2008-03-04T08:42:00.004-05:00

So we really got in the mood over the weekend:A successful sonogram. Baby #2 is locked and loaded this time in the right place...about 6.75 lbs.An adult viewing of Knocked Up.A sibling tour at Sibley Hospital.So at the sibling tour, Baby ETJB got to see some newborns. We then went to a room where the li'l bros and sisses diapered and swaddled some babies. She had a blast.But when we left, she was

T minus 5 weeks

2008-02-25T08:11:00.002-05:00

So we've got another young'n on the way...We've been getting ready, getting the house ready, getting things out of the attic, getting the other young'n ready...***Lou, Lou, Lou, it's the beginning of a great adventure.

Update

2008-02-06T08:33:00.000-05:00

Still at this job...but I have some side work that could lead to something....Baby due in about 7 weeks.We've got baby ETJB out of crib and into the big bed. she's also going on the big potty.Still running 3 times a week. Still have 5 lbs. from the holidays.hmmm...What is up with you?

So, I still want to go to Alaska

2008-02-05T12:56:00.000-05:00

Anybody got advice for me?

Googletalk fun with my wife

2007-11-14T18:41:00.000-05:00

Her: You have Mikes name - I have an idea of what to get himETJB: vodkapolish vodka$35why--what you got?Her: http://www.spoonsisters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=100&Product_Code=52402ETJB: from kathy?her idea?Her: actually Real Simple, but that's exactly who I thought of when I saw it, and it turns out that you have his namehe's always fixin stuffand building stuffSent at 4:

Where you been?

2007-10-22T08:26:00.000-04:00

Sorry about the lapse. I've been working. And running.I'm working more than I'd like to admit.I'm running between 12 and 15 miles a week.***Baby coming.We got till March, but it's gonna come up fast, I know.Baby ETJB #1 will be 2 in a few weeks. We have a party planned for her and her friends.....What else?Monday?O! Short week. I've got Friday off to got to a wedding in WV. Should be a good

8 mile

2007-09-11T09:54:00.000-04:00

Mackinac Island is really nice. We had a great time at the wedding. As you may know, there are no cars on the island, just bikes, horses, and carriages. I ran the race on Saturday. Here is my un-flashy time. I am pleased, though. I run a 5k this weekend. It was my running partner's first race last year. He will surely beat me this year.*** Back to work. 8 meetings today, 5 tomorrow, 4 on

My delayed summer vacation

2007-08-31T08:50:00.000-04:00

will start next Wednesday. Team ETJB will be driving to Mackinac Island for a wedding. Things at work have been rather intense of late, so I'm psyched to bolt town. To explain, 2 people quit, rather un-amicably, as we face the 2008 budget. So I'm still learning my job and picking up chunks of others. Can't wait to get in the car and drive. See new things. Get the hell away. Etc.***Have a

Yard Sale Outcome

2007-08-27T08:05:00.000-04:00

Team ETJB and family friends had a yard sale at their house in Arlington this past Saturday. We made $50; they made $140. We had junk; they had good stuff.Things we learned:The $29 ad in the Washington Post was worth it in bringing in the professionals in the morning.The online free stuff (Craig's List and Arlington Forum) helped too.Strategic signage in the neighborhood brought folks in

Jerk at the Fountain

2007-08-20T08:53:00.000-04:00

With Baby ETJB's 3 cousins and grandmother in town we walked for nearby pizza. An intended purpose to this outing is the superfun fountain afterwards (next to the ice cream store).So, there's this guy half-watching a boy. The boy is jumping/clearing the water with encouragement from a distracted iPhone checking guardian: O nice one! O you didn't quite make that one! O you are the best!...barely

RET-skins!

2007-08-06T16:35:00.000-04:00

Just gettin ready!Jason Campbell = the man!

Updates!

2007-08-06T08:51:00.001-04:00

Long time, no blog.So, sue me.You are late with your subscription fees anyway.Yeah, yeah. I will try to be more regular. With the blogging.Thanks for all the e-mail requests.+++We roadtripped down to Tennessee last weekend with the baby. She handled it like a (state) trooper.Back at work this a.m. A little slow, a little lethargic, 3 lbs. heavier from bar-b-que and fried chicken. But this

My New Job

2007-05-08T16:42:00.001-04:00

as sung by Joe Jackson.......Cancer Everything Everything gives you cancer Everything Everything gives you cancer There's no cure, there's no answer Everything gives you cancer Don't touch that dial Don't try to smile Just take this pill It's in your file Don't work hard Don't play hard Don't plan for the graveyard Remember - Everything Everything gives you cancer

All new, boring, and awkward

2007-05-01T09:04:00.000-04:00

Week four here at the new job.Everyone is real nice.They are going real easy on me.And they really don't have to.I've been through the ringer several times and can take it.Not that I don't appreciate it.***Old Town is pretty nice. Rockville or even Tyson's Corner would be closer, but this is pretty cool. I just don't want to live out here.It's been taking me about a half hour to get to work and

Sighting: John Harwood

2007-03-20T16:57:00.001-04:00

Yesterday (3/18/07) around 12:30 p.m. at Otello, John Harwood--a reasonable voice from The Wall Street Journal--dining Italian with a colleague.A real old school lunch for my last week.I do believe I will miss working downtown.

Notice

2007-03-13T08:33:00.000-04:00

I gave notice here at work, after two years.I got another, better job--only it's out in Virginia. O well.Should be cool.Me and the Family have about a week and a half off in between.Wish me luck.....

My Papa's Waltz

2007-02-09T13:20:00.000-05:00

My Papa's WaltzBy Theodore Roethke The whiskey on your breath Could make a small boy dizzy; But I hung on like death: Such waltzing was not easy. We romped until the pans Slid from the kitchen shelf; My mother's countenance Could not unfrown itself. The hand that held my wrist Was battered on one knuckle; At every step you missed

Chinglish

2007-01-30T13:57:00.000-05:00

Happy twentyfourd anniversary, cheapee chinese!...as seen on M and 20th Streets.

Home made crack pipe

2007-01-30T11:51:00.000-05:00

I live in a pretty nice neighborhood, however. As I walked to the train thru the ally this morning, I saw a home made pipe on the ground so I snapped a shot. The stem on the left is foil, on the right is the straw-mouthpiece. Cup and lid remain. There you go. It was really near the metro bus depo station. I hope it ain't a bus driver's. I do suppose it could be a reefer or hash pipe too.

Too Much

2007-01-11T20:19:00.000-05:00

Happy Holidaze

2006-12-22T15:56:00.000-05:00

Justin cracks me up.

Turducken

2006-12-18T08:08:00.000-05:00

So a first for me yesterday. We were hosted by some friends who prepared a turducken: a turkey stuffed with duck stuffed with chicken. It was quite tasty.I did not realize that the dish had ancient French origins. I thought it was some John Madden thing.Check out the world record 17 stuffer: bustergophechideckneaealckidgeverwingailusharkolanine.

Sighting: Slimey Tom Delay

2006-12-14T09:23:00.000-05:00

At 1:54 p.m. yesterday, between Connecticut and 18 on L, with an entourage, grinning.I guess with his new blog, he has reached a new level of celebrity.My companion agreed: he is even uglier in person.

Quote for 2007

2006-12-06T09:03:00.000-05:00

"The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it's the same problem you had last year." John Foster Dulles

Yeah, yeah...so sue me

2006-12-01T09:08:00.000-05:00

Your 'Do You Want the Terrorists to Win' Score: 96% You are a terrorist-loving, Bush-bashing, "blame America first"-crowd traitor. You are in league with evil-doers who hate our freedoms. By all counts you are a liberal, and as such cleary desire the terrorists to succeed and impose their harsh theocratic restrictions on us all. You are fit to be hung for treason! Luckily George Bush is

Update from Michigan

2006-11-23T18:07:00.000-05:00

On 127 to Lansing typing this from my phone. Just stuffed with turkey and ham and beans and squash and potatoes and rolls and pie.Pretty good, huh?Stayed with a friend from college in Pittsburgh on the way out. Going up Norf to Traverse tomorrow and back to Detroit Saturday nite. Back to DC on Monday...Should be fun...

My Hometown

2006-11-17T16:46:00.000-05:00

East Ridge

Why is it always my brothers?

2006-11-09T12:14:00.000-05:00

SAE bust.A caller had notified police of screaming, sobbing and moaning coming from the house, according to police reports. Police said they found pledges crawling on their hands and knees and wearing items such as diapers and women's underwear, three men were taken to a hospital, and the house smelled of beer, urine and vomit.

Icing: Meet Cake

2006-11-08T16:22:00.000-05:00

A great day for the world.

Kerry distraction

2006-11-02T10:52:00.000-05:00

So, they like to get ole John riled up. Changing his words. And people are still dying for, what again? So pathetic.Here's a true story: I work with a very nice woman who has a son who just graduated from high school. He has some sort of dyslexic, short term memory learning disability. I don't really remember what when she was telling me about it over lunch.She recently told me that once he

Bugs

2006-10-30T08:52:00.000-05:00

Baby ETJB (who will be one next week!) got a stomach bug last week. Nothing major, just throw-up, no fever. She never lost her spirit, just a little more whiney than usual. Later that same week, Mrs. ETJB woke up and got sick herself. I came home early to look after the baby and make some homemade baked potato soup for us. That same night, I woke up a little nauseous. I walked

Travels....

2006-10-26T14:24:00.000-04:00

I've been traveling for work. First to Kalamazoo, then to Minneapolis, which is a cool town. I frequented Brit's Pub for Monday Nite Football and World Series action. Muy agradable.

Buffett con drugos

2006-10-06T09:25:00.000-04:00

Wasted away again in ecstasy-ville.

Vote on this

2006-10-04T09:05:00.000-04:00

Which new advertisement has the worst health message?Vote up unitl Octomber 10.

I ran a race

2006-10-03T16:29:00.000-04:00

Last Saturday, I ran a race. A shorty, a 5k. I came in 196th, 27/47 for my age bracket.Like always, it felt good when I finished.

Voting Day

2006-09-12T08:35:00.000-04:00

I was number 27 in my precinct. Get out and vote!

Gay Agenda---in the Potomac?

2006-09-11T08:21:00.000-04:00

A total of 1% of smallmouth bass show bisexual tendencies. When sampled in the Potomac, a full 61% showed these traits.My drinking water. I'm completely grossed out.

More Progress

2006-09-08T08:12:00.000-04:00

Remember, Rabbi does mean "teacher."

They are still calling me names....

2006-09-07T08:37:00.000-04:00

You are a Social Liberal (80% permissive)and an... Economic Liberal (20% permissive)You are best described as a: Socialist