Miscellany …

Of record:

  • Today is Ryan’s 23rd birthday.  He and Jess and the kids are in the U.P. with Jess’s family, having fun and playing in the lake while I sit here drinking mochas.  Mmm, mocha. They are enjoying themselves and unwinding, which is very important.
  • This has proven to be a fairly decent holiday weekend so far. Friday was pleasant — I went to Little Africa for Ethiopian food with Charlie, then we went to Cambridge House, where we sampled three different varieties each of top-shelf scotch, tequila and port. A very good evening.
  • Saturday was spent shopping at the mall, followed by some writing and coffee at Bitter End, and some lovely conversation with Abbi. Then I got to relax a bit.  Woohoo.
  • I spent the morning at the office.  A few weeks ago I was quasi-promoted to interim team leader for my workgroup.  This is a six-month trial of processes and effectiveness before final decisions are made.  One benefit — I got an office, into which I moved Friday afternoon and wrapped up the move today. This will be an interesting new aspect to my job; we shall see what comes of it.

All for now.

Vote Hoekstra, Vote Early, Vote Often

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… Another Day in Paradise

It’s been a few weeks since the last general update.  Here’s what’s new and happenin’ in the life of your humble blogger. Went to my cousin’s wedding reception last Friday.  Callista and Patrick were married several weeks ago in a small civil ceremony and they celebrated last night with friends and family at St. Cecilia’s.  […]

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Remembrance of Memorial Days Past

Curious, what milestones we set for ourselves. For some reason, Memorial Day seems to be an annual turning point for me: 2010:  TBD.  🙂 2009:  Triplets had just been born the week prior; Ryan and Jess were moving to Grand Rapids from Bay City. 2008:  Met Andrew (inaugurating a six-month period of cultural and relationship […]

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An Unexpected Passing

The obituary in Sunday’s Grand Rapids Press was informed by a narrative I would not have predicted: KUIPER – Thomas Albert Kuiper, age 55, passed away unexpectedly from his life on Sunday March 14, 2010 and entered into eternity to wait for the Lord’s return. Tom, the 4th child of George and Kathryn (Haan) Kuiper, […]

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