Wednesday, October 24, 2007

A Happy Return

happiness
peacefulness
good cheer
serenity
bliss
joyfulness
my laptop returned to usefulness
after 5 months of dormancy
elation
contentment
exuberance
gladness

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Turning 18

As of exactly one week ago, we now have a new adult in our home. That's right, Bethany turned 18. She allowed Spike the Wave to interview her (transcript below) about this milestone in her life.

STW: Congratulations on turning 18.
Bethany: What? (removes earbuds)
STW: I said, congratulations on turning 18.
Bethany: Oh, thanks!
STW: Do you feel more mature now, since the government would now consider you to be an adult?
Bethany: It's funny you should ask, as I was thinking about that earlier this morning.
STW: Really? In what way?
Bethany: Well, just how it's neat that since I'm now 18, I've magically suddenly become mature enough to do things I wasn't capable of doing as recently as the day before my birthday.
STW: Fascinating! Do you have an example or two?
Bethany: Sure. The first one is that, since the day I turned 18, I'm now capable of waiting tables at the restaurant I work at. I wasn't capable of doing that when I was only 17 and 364 days old.
STW: Ah. Anything else?
Bethany: When driving, I'm now able to have my younger brothers ride along without my parents having to be there.
STW: Are you getting enough oxygen?
Bethany: Um, yeah, I think so.
STW: Well, thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Avoid Fifth Third Bank

Are you thinking of opening an account at Fifth Third Bank? If so, I'd recommend you go elsewhere for your banking needs. If you open an account with Fifth Third Bank, you will regret it. There are many other banks and credit unions out there. Give one of them your business. Do not give your business to Fifth Third Bank.

Just some friendly advice based on lessons learned the hard way.