Like Old Times
April 2nd, 2009 by jhaefeleI was at UMSL yesterday, and was caught by surprise when I walked into their instrument storage locker room:

I felt like I was stepping into a time warp, as I looked at the floor and saw the exact same linoleum as what we had in our kitchen in my house growing up.

I can still remember playing with Matchbox cars on the floor, using the spaces between the “tiles” as roads, and the areas around the round designs like roundabouts.
Growing up surrounded by flooring like that, is it any sense that my interior design sense is nearly impeccable?
Warning!
April 2nd, 2009 by jhaefeleI was practicing in a storage room at work the other day, and during a break, I happened to glance over and see this against the wall:

A closer look revealed this:

Good to know that warning labels go well-heeded.
My Ridiculously Smart Son
January 7th, 2009 by jhaefeleSo, I’m definitely NOT one of the parents who just expects their kids to be gifted (contrary to what the author of “Stuff White People Like” says). However, Ian has been flooring me with some of the things he’s done. The most recent of these happened about a week ago, when he, at 3 1/2 years old, sat down with his DoodlePro (a.k.a. Magna Doodle) and proceeded to write his name. Backward. Upside Down. And it was perfect; he flipped the thing over, and there was his name, perfectly legible, including the “N”, which I was sure would be a stumbling block.
Ridiculous.
Things Are A-changin’
September 26th, 2008 by jhaefeleFor anyone (emphasis on the “one”) who has ever read this, I am switching blogging software. I’m in the process of porting over all of my old items. Please bear with me.
Book Club, Party of 1
March 31st, 2008 by jhaefeleI’m Feeling: Reflective.
I’m Listening To: Kim Possible is on TV.

I’ll Get Better (Perhaps Not)
December 3rd, 2007 by jhaefeleI’m Feeling: Fine.
I’m Listening To: Indigo Girls – Despite Our Differences

It’s Been Too Long…
June 28th, 2007 by jhaefeleI’m Feeling: Pretty good.
I’m Listening To: They Might Be Giants – Podcast (Episode 27A)
No More Comments… :-(
January 16th, 2007 by jhaefeleI Don’t Update Enough
January 10th, 2007 by jhaefeleI’m Feeling: New-Yearsy
I’m Listening To: Nickel Creek – Nickel Creek
- I often post in the evening after Ian goes to bed, which is when WGN shows two back-to-back episodes. Not that I don’t love the show… I think it’s one of the three funniest things on television right now, contending with My Name Is Earl and Antiques Roadshow. Incidentally, I liked the new host of the Roadshow (Mark L. Walberg) when he was on the now-defunct game show Russian Roulette, though he doesn’t have quite the same freedom on PBS as he did then.
- I write posts a lot in the morning before I really get going at work, or during my lunch break. Since my laptop has nowhere near the capacity that my home machine does, my selection is pretty limited at work. Also, Nickel Creek works well as in-office music.