Tuesday, February 14, 2006


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Random Song Quote of the Day

Oh, can't you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart breaks
With every step you take

The Police, Every Breath You Take



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German Word of the Day

Love and Romance auf Deutsch

cuddle v. kuscheln

darling, sweetheart n. Liebling

dear adj. lieb

flirt v. flirten

flower die Blume (-n)

heart das Herz
My heart beats only for you! Mein Herz schlägt nur für dich!

I love you. Ich liebe dich.

kiss(es) n. der Kuss (Küsse)
peck, little kiss(es) das Küsschen

kiss v. küssen
Kiss me! Küss mich!

Monday, February 13, 2006

This post is for you Thomas.

The Chuck Norris Worthiness Test

I scored 2nd highest of four worthiness categories and got a Chuck Norris Delta Force Worthiness badge.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Wild thing, you make my heart sing.

Troggs, Wild Thing
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German Word of the Day

denken (v.i./t.) to think

Was denkst du darüber?
What do you think about that?
Der Mensch denkt, Gott lenkt.
Man proposes, God disposes. (prov.)

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Sunday Update

Since the kids came home a day early, there was no reason to drive clear up to Waverly for supper. We decided to go to the Amanas instead. We were all set on going to the Colony Inn. When we got there a sign on the door said, "The Colony Inn will be closed all of February". What a disappointment. We then when to the Chocolate House. The chocolate smell was wonderful when we first walked in, but the prices were sky high. We bought some truffles that were rejects because they were a little more affordable. We then decided to go to the Ox Yoke. They seated us in The Wood Shed. The food was good, but not nearly as good as The Colony Inn. We ate lots of food and still had dessert. When we got home it looked like Mao had a very long nap and had never left his spot on the couch. It was really nice to have the family all together to eat a meal.
Random Song Quote of the Day

My love is the evening breeze touching your skin, the gentle sweet saying of leaves in the wind, the whisper that calls after you in the night, and kisses your ear in the early light.

Heart, Crazy On You
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German Word of the Day

die Mutter (Mütter) mother

Meine Mutter ist 48 Jahre alt.
My mother is 48 years old.


Saturday, February 11, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

The closer you are, the brighter the flames in my heart.

Frank Zappa, The Closer You Are
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German Word of the Day

das Auge (-n) eye

Sie hat schöne grüne Augen.
She has beautiful green eyes.
This Day in Retrofuture History:

February 11, 1942: Silly putty is invented.

Friday, February 10, 2006

Friday Update

The weekend is upon us. Thomas will drive down this afternoon to pickup Ashley. She his going to spend the weekend on the Wartburg campus to get a taste of college life. Doug, hopefully Chloe and I will be driving up to Waverly Saturday, so we can all go out to eat at the Martin Brandenburg Restaurant.

Yesterday was a good day. I learned how to scan documents at work. The printer, copy, fax, scanner machine at work now has a button with my name on it for sending scans to my Outlook email. Doug had a good day as well, he and Johnny went to Iowa City. Chloe now has a computer desk and kick-ass chair in her room. We also have a nice little coffee table in the day kitchen.

Ashley had her first real drive in the snow last night. She made it home without any problems. She said she drove a little slower and never slid once. On the other hand, when Doug was driving me home from work we saw the aftermath off several accidents, bad drivers (especially the old man in the van and someone in a truck). We also saw an actual accident happen. An Explorer was waiting to back out from the curb after having slid through an intersection, when another car did not have control and the side of the car slid across the Explorers back bumper. It just goes to show no matter how much you are in control, you always have to be watching out for the other crazy drivers.
Random Song Quote of the Day

I see trees of green, red roses, too, I see them bloom for me and you. And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.

Louie Armstrong, What A Wonderful World
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German Word of the Day

die Arbeit work, job

Heute habe ich zu viel Arbeit.
Today I have too much work.

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Thursday Update

The weekend is coming up soon. It is really starting to pick up at work, which is good. When it is busy at work the time moves faster. Nothing too exciting happening around home. Gordon's muffler was fixed yesterday. Gordon is a nice quiet Nissan again. American Idol started the Hollywood auditions last night. It's funny how some people forget what a judges job is. They are there to judge you. If your singing is not up to the judges standards, then you are going home. Just because you think you can sing, it doesn't mean you are not hurting other peoples ears. Lost was a pretty good episode last night. Sawyer is continuing to be quite the trouble maker on the island.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Love is more important than sex.

Prince, Temptation
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German Word of the Day

sauer (auf + acc.) (adj) sour; annoyed, cross (with), mad (at)

Sie ist sauer auf mich.
She's mad at me. She's annoyed with me.

Wednesday, February 08, 2006


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We are going to visit Thomas at Wartburg this Saturday. It should be a good time. Posted by Picasa
Random Song Quote of the Day

Dreams unwind, love's a state of mind.

Fleetwood Mac, Rhiannon
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German Word of the Day

die Tasse (-n) cup

Er möchte eine Tasse Kaffee.
He'd like a cup of coffee.

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

All that we got here is American made. It's a little bit cheesy, but it's nicely displayed.

Frank Zappa, Flakes
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German Word of the Day

hoch (adj) high, tall

Die Zugspitze ist der höchste Berg Deutschlands.
The Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain.

Monday, February 06, 2006

Monday Update

The Super Bowl is over. We had lots of munchies to gorge on. The game was boring except for a couple of exciting moments. The commercials were mostly boring as well. Lots of advertising for movies that are coming out. Fed-Ex and Bud Light had the best commercials.
Random Song Quote of the Day

For those about to rock, we salute you.

ACDC, For Those About To Rock We Salute
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German Word of the Day

versuchen (v.t.) to attempt, try

Wir versuchen Karten zu bekommen.
We're trying to get tickets.

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Superbowl Sunday Update

Yesterday was busy. Doug and I went shopping in the AM for a tire at Sam's. While we waited for the tire to be put on we had 45 minutes to kill inside the store. We picked up a few things including chips for today. We then went to Best Buy to purchase Corpse Bride with some of our gift card money. We went home and had lunch and then I went shopping with Ashley. We went to Half Price Books and found a book by Shel Silverstein called "Who wants a cheap Rhinoceros?". It is great and I am sure Nick will like it for his birthday this weekend. Then we went into David's Bridal, Ashley wanted to look at dresses for prom. I thought all the dresses were way overpriced and kind of ugly too. Way too many brides and such in that place on Saturday. It made me uncomfortable. Then we went to Michael's, Ashley need to get a photo album for a school project, we also found luggage tags for $1. (Let me know if you want a couple Thomas.) We went home and then at 3 I took Chloe to work and finished my shopping at Hy Vee, Fareway and Walmart. I only bought rechargeable batteries at Walmart. I am trying to stay loyal to my usual grocery stores.

Last night we ate yummy pork chop sandwiches with salad and corn chips. Doug Chloe and I watched Corpse Bride. I recommend it if you have not seen it yet. After the movie I made a cheese ball for today and washed dishes. Ashley decided not to go to the WPA dance. Instead her and Sam went to eat at the Golden Palace, Ashley out ate Sam by a mile. They then went to see the movie "Munich", they say it was very good, but very graphic. They came here after the movie and watched Corpse Bride.

This has become a rather long post and I still have a birthday cake to make and cleaning to do. so this is the end. Have a good Superbowl XL.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Don't start me talking, I could talk all night. My mind goes sleepwalking while I'm putting the world right.

Elvis Costello, Oliver's Army
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German Word of the Day

um (acc. prep.) at (time), around (location)

Wir treffen uns um neun Uhr.
We're meeting at nine o'clock.
Gehen Sie um die Ecke.
Go around the corner.

Friday, February 03, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

Her mind seemed so neurotic, her posture was erotic, and her voice was exotic, I acted so neurotic, I thought it idiotic.

Devo, Soft Things
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German Word of the Day

leider (adv) unfortunately

Leider geht das nicht.
Unfortunately, that won't work

Thursday, February 02, 2006


Ashley bought us a nice Hyacinth on Sunday. This isn't a picture of the actual one she bought, but it looks very close.
Random Song Quote of the Day

He's watching me watching you watching him watching me watching him watching.

Jethro Tull, Watching Me Watching You
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German Word of the Day


einkaufen
(v.i.)
to shop

Heute gehen wir einkaufen.
Today we're going shopping.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Wednesday Update

Another non-exciting day at work yesterday. At least today we get free bagels. I like the honey-walnut spread on my bagel. Last night we watched Overhaulin. They overhauled a Chevy van this guy bought in 1976 (the year I graduated High School). They painted it a nice blue with a dragon and ghost flames on the outside. Inside it had a wide screen TV and of course speakers to blast the van. The guy dropped to his knees when he saw it and it was also his birthday. So Thomas, next time your finger turns color from a sliver, heat a needle to sterilize it and dig the splinter out. You can also get tweezers at Walmart for cheap.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Nobody loves me, everybody hates me,
Think I'll go and eat worms

Unknown, The Worm Song
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German Word of the Day

der Grad (-e) degree; rank

Wasser kocht bei 100 Grad.
Water boils at 100 degrees.

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Tuesday Update

Nothing much has happened to update about. Work was OK yesterday, nothing exciting happened. A co-worker gave me a Red Bull drink that the food court had been giving away in the afternoon. I brought it home and gave it to Doug. We ate leftover spaghetti, ratatouile and salad for supper. We watched Find! and realized that twins with big feet also have big... wait you don't want to hear about that. There was nothing much on TV so we watched four different shows where the host was visiting Torino, Italy. They all went hunting for truffles and got to eat thousands of dollars worth of truffles.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am stuck in the middle with you.

Stealers Wheel, Stuck In The Middle With You
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German Word of the Day

das Zimmer (-) room

Hast du dein Zimmer aufgeräumt?
Did you clean up your room?

Monday, January 30, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, life goes on.

The Beatles, Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da

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German Word of the Day


passen (v.i.) to fit (clothes); match, go with (zu); suit, be suitable/appropriate
Principal Parts: passen, passte, gepasst

Passt die Bluse? - Nein, sie ist zu eng.
Does the blouse fit? - No, it's too tight.
Das Hemd passt nicht zu der Jacke.
The shirt doesn't go with the jacket.

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Sunday Update

All I can say is this has been a good weekend.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you.

The Beatles, Because
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German Word of the Day

viel (adj./adv., indef. pron.) a lot (of), much
Comparison: viel, mehr, am meisten

Was zu viel ist, ist zu viel.
There's a limit to everything. ("What's too much, is too much.")
Nimm dir so viel du willst.
Take as much as you like.

Saturday, January 28, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

Tax the rich, feed the poor, til there are no rich no more.

Ten Years After, I'd Love To Change The World
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German Word of the Day

Nein, danke!

No, thanks!

Friday, January 27, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

I know I was born and I know that I'll die, the in-between is mine.

Pearl Jam, I Am Mine

Friday Update

I got off work an hour early on Thursday. That is always nice because we can get an earlier start on making supper. Last night was super yummy Hamburger Rice Hotdish.

Went to the Walmart last night. You know how you can tell you are shopping at Walmart? You see a mother and child blocking the isle 2 feet inside the door, you see at least 2 people riding the electric shopping cart your first 5 minutes in the store. And finally, you see a half crushed Bud Light can rolling around the parking lot as you leave.

My Name Is Earl was funny as always. I am starting to get into watching The Office. At times it almost gets too close to how office life can be. Kind of scary. I still don't Like Will and Grace much, too mean spirited at times.
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German Word of the Day


glauben
(v.t.i.)
to believe, think

Das glaube ich ihm nicht.
I don't believe him.
Ich glaube, dass...
I think that...

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

Well, you don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit into the wind. You don't pull on the mask of old Lone Ranger and you don't mess around with Jim.

Jim Croce, You Don't Mess Around With Jim



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German Word of the Day

der Satz (Sätze) sentence, clause, phrase; set; jump, leap

Ich kann nur ein paar Sätze Spanisch.
I only know a few phrases of Spanish.
Er machte das mit einem Satz.
He did that in a single jump/bound.

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Wednesday Update

This week is going rather fast. Last night we watched the first hour of American Idol and then we turned to Scrubs. There was actually one or two girls that sound like they may have a chance on Idol. Scrubs is the funniest show, the next funniest is My Name is Earl. Nice audio Thomas, I like it. You will have to let us know how it is done. This morning Doug got up very early. I guess that is what happens to you when you go to bed early.
Random Song Quote of the Day

If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you have any pudding, if you don't eat your meat?

Pink Floyd, Another Brick In The Wall - Part II
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German Word of the Day

der Hut (Hüte) hat

Hut ab!
I take my hat off to you/them/him/her/that.
Das ist doch ein alter Hut.
That's old hat.

Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Tuesday Update

Last night Doug and I watched the final episode of Dead Like Me. What a shame, they could have done so much more with the show. Now we have to find something else. Oh well American Idol is back on, although I am not really impressed with anyone they have shown auditioning yet. We also have Scrubs (Tuesday), Lost (Wednesday) and My Name Is Earl (Thursday). And the Winter Olympics will be starting soon as well.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Daddy likes men.

Ramones, We're A Happy Family
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German Word of the Day

das Auge (-n) eye

Sie hat schöne grüne Augen.
She has beautiful green eyes.

Monday, January 23, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

By the year 2006, the music known today as the blues will exist only in the classical record department of your local public library.

Blues Brothers, Can't Turn You Loose
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German Word of the Day

die Note (-n) grade, mark (school); note (music); banknote, bill
Pronunciation > dee NOH-tuh

In Mathe hat er immer schlechte Noten.
In math he always has bad grades/poor marks.

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Sunday Update

This has been a relaxing weekend. Nothing pressing to do. Yesterday Ashley and I went to Old Navy and Kohls to see if there was anything good at the clearance sales. As Ashley put it, "Everything was pretty crappy". We had oven roasted chicken for supper and rootbeer floats for desert. Yummy! Doug completed my Federal taxes for me last night and filing was free with TaxAct. The state forms aren't ready yet, so we have to wait to file state. While he filed the taxes, I made Funfetti cupcakes. We are taking today off from Soup Sunday and just making a small batch of Gumbo for ourselves. It will be very delicious. Last night Thomas went to the UNI basketball game with Diedre and friends and he got in free with a coupon he had. UNI won the game. I watched too many design shows yesterday. Last night I kept dreaming about rearranging our bedroom. The only problem is that everything I thought of would not work because the room is too small.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Smell the roses, smell the grass, old man winter can kiss my ass.

Spinal Tap, Springtime
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German Word of the Day

früh
(adj./adv.)
early


Er kommt immer zu früh oder zu spät an! Er ist nie pünktlich.
He always arrives too early or too late! He's never on time.

Saturday, January 21, 2006

You Know You're Getting Old When.....

* You can't finish a conversation, because you don't remember what you were talking about.

* Your top three favorite pasttimes involve sleep.

* Most of your sentences begin with, "When I was your age..."

* You often repeat things... You often repeat things...You often repeat things...

* You remember having a rotary phone.

* You remember having to get off the couch to change the TV channel.

* You actually remember Mr. Bill.

* You remember the days when "safe sex" meant "my parents are going out of town".

* You remember when there was only "G", "PG", and "R".

* Your first musical purchase was on 8-track tape.

* Your joints are more accurate than the National Weather Service.

* You feel like the morning after when you haven't been anywhere the night before.

* People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?"

* You talk about "good grass" and you're referring to someones lawn.

* You give up all your bad habits and you still don't feel good.

How many do you remember?
Candy cigarettes
Wax coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water inside
Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles
Hoola hoop contests
Coffee shops with tableside juke boxes
Blackjack, Clove and Teaberry chewing gum
Home milk delivery in glass bottles, with cardboard stoppers
Party lines
Newsreels before the movie
P. F. Flyers
Butch wax
Telephone numbers with a word prefix .... (Drexel-5505
Peashooters
Howdy Doody
45 RPM Records
Green Stamps
Hi-fi's
Metal ice cube trays with levers
Mimeograph paper
Blue flash bulbs
Beanie and Cecil
Roller skate keys
Cork pop guns
Drive ins
Studebakers
Wash Tub wringers
The Fuller Brush man
Reel-to-reel tape recorders
Phonographs
The "twist", "mashed potatoes", and "funky-chicken"
Tinkertoys
The Erector Set
The Fort Apache Playset
Lincoln Logs
15 cent McDonald hamburgers & 10 cent fries
5 cent packs of baseball cards..... with that slab of pink bubblegum
penny candy
35 cent-a-gallon gasoline
When the first man walked on the moon
When Elvis Presley first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show
When the Beatles arrived
When the Barbie doll hit the scene

If you can remember most or all of these, then you have lived!!! Pass this on to anyone who may need a break from their "grown up" life....I double dog dare ya!!!

Random Song Quote of the Day

Over thinking, over analyzing separates the body from the mind. Withering my intuition leaving all these opportunities behind.

Tool, Lateralus
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German Word of the Day

zu (adv.) too

Man kann nie zu viel Geld haben.
You can never have too much money.

Friday, January 20, 2006

Random Song Quote of the Day

Your people I do not understand, so to you I shall put an end, and you'll never hear surf music again.

Jimi Hendrix, Third Stone From The Sun
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German Word of the Day

laut (adj/adv) loud, loudly, noisy
leise (adj/adv) quiet, quietly, low, soft, softly

Das darfst du aber nicht laut sagen.
But you can't let anyone know. ("not say out loud")
Bitte sprechen Sie leiser.
Please lower your voice ("speak softer")
I know this is corny, but go ahead and order a drink.

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Thursday Update

We had the best twice baked potatoes I have ever eaten last night. I am so lucky to have leftovers to take for lunch today. Doug also made his famous Pasta Salad. Yeah!!

I think American Idol enjoys showing the crazy people more than the good singers that they put through to Hollywood. They did let a poor young cowboy through because he has never been anywhere and never has been on a plane. He said he has only ever sang for a turkey and maybe should practice singing in front of people. And I think the boy who says he is tired of looking like a girl should stop wearing girls clothes and get a real boy hair cut. Then he would look like any other skinny, zit faced teenaged boy.
Random Song Quote of the Day

I am the walrus, googoog'joob, googoog'joob.

The Beatles, I Am The Walrus
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German Word of the Day

ganz (adj/adv) whole, entire, complete; quite, completely, all

Auf dem Bild siehst du die ganze Familie.
In the picture you see the entire family.

Sie war ganz allein.

She was all alone.

Das war sein ganzes Geld.

That was his entire fortune/all his money.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Wednesday Update

I got to leave work at 1:30 yesterday. It was nice coming home before dark. I don't think we will have any more early outs this week. One of the other ladies is working half a day today and then she has the rest of the week off. Mao is a silly cat. When I got home yesterday he was napping underneath Chloe's frog blanket.

Last night we watched some of the two hours of American Idol, season 5. They let some of the people sing for way too long before stopping them, so at 8 we turned the channel and watched most of Scrubs for the next hour. We switched back to Idol once in a while.
Random Song Quote of the Day

As soon as you're born you start dying, so you might as well have a good time.

Cake, Sheep Go To Heaven
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German Word of the Day

unten (adv) at the bottom, below; downstairs; underneath

Der Herr von unten war hier.
The gentleman from downstairs was here.
Da ist sie, unten auf dem Foto.
There she is, at the bottom of the photograph.

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Tuesday Update

Sometimes it is just hard to think of anything to say in an update. Today is one of those days. Yesterday was boring at work and I almost got to go home early with vacation pay. Not more than a minute after my supervisor said I could go, we received 10 more PO's which took the rest of the day to complete.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Do your job and do it right, life's a ball, TV tonight.

Frank Zappa, Brown Shoes Don't Make It
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German Word of the Day


das/der Juwel (-en) jewel, gem; (pl.) jewelry

Seine Freundin ist ein echtes Juwel.
His girlfriend is a real gem/jewel.

Monday, January 16, 2006

Monday Update

It was a good weekend. Saturday Ashley and I spent at Mt Mercy. Ashley has decided they don't have the English department that she was expecting and it has dropped down on her choice list. I think the interview and essay part were a good experience for her though. Next month she will be visiting Wartburg for Scholarship Day.

Sunday was another small gathering that turned out larger than expected. Deb was the first to show and then Mark and Wanda. Sam picked up Ashley from work and Ashley ate with us while Sam sat at the table and watched us eat and talk. He is not a soup person. That was the entire group for a while. We watched Extreme Home Makeover, a two our special and talked. Wanda left after the show was over at 8. Shortly afterwards we had a surprise visit from Thomas. I think we all needed that. And then Chloe and Laura showed up. It was nice to have the family all together laughing and having a good time. Unfortunately, Ashley has school and I have to work today. Thomas brought us leftovers of the Ginger Chicken that he made for himself and Diedre over the weekend. I am looking forward to having some for lunch today.

Yes, it was a very nice weekend.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow, 'til you find your dream.

The Sound of Music, Climb Every Mountain
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German Word of the Day


das Porto postage

Die deutsche Post hebte am 1. Januar das Porto für Sendungen ins europäische Ausland.
On January 1 the German post office raised the postage for sending mail to European countries outside of Germany.

Sunday, January 15, 2006

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German Word of The Day

FLUGZEUG
= Aeroplane

Ein Flugzeug ist ein lenkbares Luftfahrzeug, das schwerer als Luft ist und das primär aerodynamischen Auftrieb nutzt.

An airplane is a guidable aircraft , which is heavier than air and which uses primarily aerodynamic lift.
Random Song Quote of the Day

I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

The Beatles, Yesterday

Friday, January 13, 2006

Friday Update

It's Friday at last. Yesterday was pretty uneventful. We had frozen Totino's pizzas for supper and then we watched TV. It started with the live episode of Will and Grace. Not one of my favorites, except for the slapstick, I guess it was watchable. I would like it more if it did not include Will and Grace. Next was a new show called Four Kings, it is about four guys that share an apartment. Not the greatest, but it has its moments. Next was my favorite, My Name Is Earl. They even had a little tortise on last night. The Office was after Earl. This show is hard to get interested in, but we watched it anyway.

This weekend we will have Chloe at home. On Saturday Ashley and I will be spending a good part of the day at Mt Mercy, it is Scholarship Day.

Continental Breakfast - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Program - 9:00 a.m.
Luncheon - 12:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks - 2:00 p.m.

That is all for now, I have to get ready for work.
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German Word of the Day


finster (adj) dark, gloomy, dark and gloomy; grim; sinister
die Finsternis (-se) darkness; eclipse

Am 29. März 2006 gibt es eine totale Sonnenfinsternis in Teilen von Afrika, Europa und Asien.
On March 29, 2006 there will be a total solar eclipse in parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Random Song Quote of the Day

A wound gets worse when it's treated with neglect.

Stevie Nicks, Talk To Me

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Not much to report. I learned at work that I have not yet learned everything. All orders that come in before 3 must be entered that day if at all possible. I almost got them all entered, I only needed help with about 5 orders. They were giving away old software at work again. I got a couple of kid games and Intellivision Greatest Hits. This includes 25 games from the 80's. Doug might put it on our Mac.

1. Astrosmash
2. Star Strike
3. Space Armada
4. Space Spartans
5. Night Stalker
6. Buzz Bombers
7. Thin Ice
8. Vectron
9. Snafu
10. Pinball
11. Shark! Shark!
12. World Championship Baseball
13. Super Pro Football
14. Super Pro Basketball
15. Stadium Mud Buggies
16. Super Pro Golf
17. Las Vegas - Poker and Blackjack
18. Reversi
19. Backgammon
20. Thunder Castle
21. Tower of Doom
22. Sub Hunt
23. Hover Force
24. B-17 Bomber
25. Utopia
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German Word of the Day


chwatzen / schwätzen (v.t.i.) to chatter, talk, prattle, babble (on); to gossip
der Schwatz (-e) chat (get-together), gossip (session)
der Schwätzer (-) chatterer, chatterbox; gossip (person)

Sie waren sehr gastfreundlich und haben uns in ihr Haus auf einen Schwatz eingeladen.
They were very hospitable and invited us into their house for a chat.
Random Song Quote of the Day

Changes aren't permaneent, but change is.

Rush, Tom Sawyer

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Wednesday Update

I had a good Birthday. The day went pretty good at work. I stopped at the Credit Union on my way home from work and they gave me a nice pen because it was my Birthday. Doug made Chicken Fried Steak, Gravy and Hash Browns for supper. My Dad called to wish me Happy Birthday. He called about 6 and said he was going to bed because he was very tired after using a chain saw in his backyard to get rid of some unwanted overgrowth of plants. I'm not sure that it is a good idea for a 74 year old man to be using a chain saw. He also asked me to say helllo to everyone. We watched Scrubs last night. They had two new episodes back to back. If you have not seen an episode from the new season yet, it is worth checking out.
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German Word of the Day

der Racker (-) rascal, scamp; rogue, son of a gun, S.O.B.

Komm, du kleiner Racker!
Come along, you little rascal! (child)
Ihr Racker, wollt ihr ewig leben?
You rascals/SOBs, do you want to live forever?
Random Song Quote of the Day

We fought your wars with all our hearts,
You sent us back in body parts,
You took our wills with the truth you stole,
We offer prayers for your long lost soul, The remainder is,
An unjustifiable, egotistical, power struggle,
At the expense of the American Dream,

System Of A Down, A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)



Greek or Latin Root of the Day

echino- spiny

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

It's my Birthday.
Random Song Quote of the Day

You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too--yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

Beatles, Birthday


Das Wort des Tages

German Word of the Day


die Atemnot breathing difficulties, difficulty in breathing

Bemerkt nicht dessen Atemnot...
Doesn't notice (the child's) breathing difficulty...
(from the song Dalai Lama by Rammstein)
Greek or Latin Root of the Day

dur- hard

Monday, January 09, 2006

Monday Update

It was a pretty good weekend. The sun was out part of the weekend. I think everyone needed that. The food was all very delicious last night. Although I did not get a chance to try the vegetable soup that Wanda brought. We didn't have a dessert and everyone said they had plenty to eat and would not have had room for one anyway. This just sounds like rambling and I have to go get ready for work, so I guess that is all for today.
Das Wort des Tages

German Word of the Day

Es

Es war schön dich zu sehen.
Well, it was good to see you.