Knoonellog

April 2009



I ran today

Thursday, 30 April 2009 8:07 A GMT-05
Yep, I did.  And nobody was chasing me either.  Okay, well, I did have someone behind me, but that was my running buddy.  She said it was easier to run behind me than beside me.  I think she was just a bit surprised at how fa

A dissenting opinion

Thursday, 23 April 2009 6:48 A GMT-05
Another blogger commented on my opinion of the Miss USA interview issue.  He made a great effort to have his view known and discussed so I am reprinting a portion of his comment here.  If you would like to see the post init's entirety,
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We're going to have babies!

Wednesday, 22 April 2009 7:58 A GMT-05
Nikita found a nest in a stump from a tree that was cut down during the winter.  Look what he found inside!

Give Miss California a crown!

Tuesday, 21 April 2009 7:19 P GMT-05
Carrie Prejean was robbed this weekend in her bid for the Miss USA title.  I'm sure most have heard the story. A celebrity wanna be judge with very poor judgement baited Miss California with an unfairly prejudicial and highly controversial q
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Note to self re: grass seed in Northern Virginia

Tuesday, 21 April 2009 12:04 P GMT-05
The last full week of April appears to be the right time to overseed the lawn in our area.I can't imagine that we will get another hard freeze at this point.  And I'm loving the rain we're getting almost every other day.At least I

Our Generous President

Sunday, 19 April 2009 4:48 P GMT-05
Last year our President and Vice President each donated 0.6% and 0.7% respectively of their income to charity.Before they come after my money to give away, I wish they would spend some of their own.  Personally, I think each should be givin
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Nikita has Boy Scout Fever

Friday, 17 April 2009 11:19 A GMT-05
Big brother and Dad are heading out for a canoe and camping trip with the Boy Scouts this weekend.  Nikita is just a bit envious.  So he packed up his biggest backpack with everything he thinks he needs for a camping trip.I think he ne

Easter Cookies

Saturday, 11 April 2009 7:31 P GMT-05
Richard and I spent the evening baking with all the kids.  This is the recipe we used.Resurrection cookies: 1 cup whole pecans Zipper baggie 1 tsp vinegar Wooden spoon 3 egg whites Tape Pinch salt Bible 1 cup sugar Preheat oven to 300 degrees (t

Sporting weekend

Monday, 6 April 2009 7:11 A GMT-05
Saturday evening we splurged and took the whole family to a DC United soccer game.  No, it wasn't my idea to go to a soccer game on the night of the NCAA basketball semifinals.  Michael and his Soccer team had an opportunity to play a g

Go White?

Sunday, 5 April 2009 2:43 P GMT-05
Go GreenGo HeelsGo GreenGo HeelsDid I ever promise to be fair or balanced ?  I don't think so.
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Nikita's "Bucket List"

Wednesday, 1 April 2009 4:59 P GMT-05
Well, I don't know how many items are already on Nikita's "Things I have to Do in my Life" list.  But i know one of the big ones got crossed off today!Nikita got to ride a real live school bus today.This particular dream has be

He's coming to America!

Wednesday, 1 April 2009 10:07 A GMT-05
I got the most exciting email today.  I'm so excited I don't know what to do.My friend, Kostya, from Ukraine, the one who helped us adopt Nikita, the one who screamed and pushed and prayed with us for over two years.....Is coming to visi