Brant's InterWeb: February 2010

Lazy rainy Sunday.

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, home, sleepy, Sunday | Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010

I think I finally got out of bed around 10:30 or so. It was raining pretty hard here. Frankly, the only motivation to get out of bed was that's where the coffee was.
(#059)

Toughest yoga workout yet!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, yoga | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010

There has to be some reason why our instructor loves to put us in downward facing dog so much???

Today's session was one of the toughest, but best, 80 minute classes yet.

(#058)

Exhaustion!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, home, sleepy, work | Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2010

Not really sure what the problem is. Possibly just getting back into the groove of normal life after a week of 2nd shift, a week of visitors/vacation, and a week of anticipation of the wife's new job.

The two of us have alternated between not being able to sleep and total exhaustion.
(#057)

It's Friday!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in Family Guy, Friday | Posted on Friday, February 26, 2010

My wife just got hired on at a university!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, home, work | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010

In this economy, even with her skills, it was a challenge. I'm very proud of her for being persistent and not getting discouraged.
(#056)

Passion

Posted by Unknown | Posted in quotes | Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010

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Dentist Appointment

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, dentist | Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010

I had my last dentist appointment for a while today. All filled, capped, drilled, flossed, scraped, and cleaned.
(#055)

Hunter S. Thompson

Posted by Unknown | Posted in Hunter S. Thompson, quotes | Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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Dinner/Drinks

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, Casey Moore's, work | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010

I love after work dinner and drinks. Tonight was the first time in quite a while.
(#054)

H&R Block Appointment

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, taxes | Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Taxes done!
Maybe got enough back to pay for our weekend in Tucson. No complaints. Well...
(#053)

"No man needs a vacation so much as the person who has just had one."

Posted by Unknown | Posted in quotes | Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010

-- Elbert Hubbard

Back to work...

Posted by Unknown | Posted in work | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010

After one week on 2nd shift, then a somewhat unplanned week of vacation, tomorrow it's back to work.

Home made limoncello

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, food, lemons | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010

I made this with some of the lemon peels from our harvest. Steeped for 5 days total. It's strong (made with vodka), but really tasty!
(#052)

Family

Posted by Unknown | Posted in family | Posted on Sunday, February 21, 2010

The week-long visit of the mom- and sis-in-law ended today. A week is just not long enough. It was a good time, with everyone enjoying the Grand Canyon, eating street-tacos, stealing oranges, squeezing dozens of lemons, and getting lots of sun. The weather was mid-high 70s and sunny all week. Once they left today, it was in the low 60s and rainy. The wife said Arizona was sad...and so were we.

Ozzy!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, Ozzy | Posted on Saturday, February 20, 2010

The Prince of Darkness signing my book!
(#051)

Hot fruit!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona, oranges | Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010

A house across the street has been empty for a while. And I keep noticing their orange tree hanging over the fence, with HUGE oranges on it. Well, I couldn't stand it any longer. The sister-in-law, mother-in-law, and I went on a raid after dark...
(#050)

Mill Ave.

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona | Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010

Strolled along Mill Ave. yesterday. P.F. Chang's for lunch. It was mid-70s and beautiful!
(#049)

What the....?!?!?

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona | Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Walked up on this in the "Contemporary" section of the Phoenix Art Museum.
(#048)

"Discipline is simply giving up something you want now for something you want even more in the future."

Posted by Unknown | Posted in quotes | Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010

from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Lemon Harvest - 2010

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona, home | Posted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010

It was lemon harvest day. Some of these things were huge!
(#047)

Grand Canyon, Day 2

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona, Grand Canyon | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010

I want to hike down next visit. The trails were ice-covered this trip. Figured -- probably not a good place to slip...
(#046)

Grand Canyon, Day 1

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona, Grand Canyon | Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010

You see pictures all the time. Yet you cannot grasp the beauty and magnitude of the Grand Canyon until you see it in person. Truly amazing...
(#045)

Farmer's Market

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, family, home, Phoenix | Posted on Saturday, February 13, 2010

Before that, and hour and 20 minutes of yoga. Afterwards, lunch with friends. Followed by more cleaning, cooking (ham, garlic smashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus with Parmesan). Picking up the family in about 45 minutes. WHEW!
(#044)

Last night of 2nd shift!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, work | Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010

I'm really glad that is over. Now it's time for a 3-day weekend!
(#043)

Family comes to visit tomorrow!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in family, quotes | Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010

The family, that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor in our innermost hearts never quite wish to.

-- Dodie Smith

OZZY book signing!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona, Changing Hands Bookstore, Ozzy | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010

I just purchased two tickets to a local signing of his book!
(#042)

Clock: whatever, I'm late anyways

Posted by Unknown | Posted in tumblr | Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010

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BevMo 5 Cent Sale Time!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, BevMo, wine | Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Challis Lane Cabernet '08

I really scored last sale. This was a good Cabernet, for what amounted to $5 per bottle. I'm happy they have it as part of the sale again. I'm picking up my case tomorrow!

(#041)

Mythbusters Poster

Posted by Unknown | Posted in Mythbusters, tumblr | Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Keith Olbermann

Posted by Unknown | Posted in quotes | Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010

This is awesome!

'Deadliest Catch' captain Phil Harris dies after recent stroke

Posted by Unknown | | Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010

'Deadliest Catch' captain Phil Harris dies after recent stroke

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Yard work

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, home | Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010

This is the back yard when we moved in. In the year and half since, the grass has grown in, and so have the bushes.

I spent the morning scrubbing the pool, trimming bushes, and drinking coffee.

Then, off to the office.
(#040)

"One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching."

Posted by Unknown | Posted in quotes | Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Second Shift

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, work | Posted on Tuesday, February 09, 2010

I started a week of second shift last night. For a bit, it was rather busy. Later on in the evening it seemed as though the end of shift would not arrive.
(#039)

"The more you depend on forces outside yourself, the more you are dominated by them."

Posted by Unknown | Posted in quotes | Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010

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Shawshank Redemption

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, cleaning, home, movies | Posted on Monday, February 08, 2010

After a psychotic cleaning session yesterday, I collapsed and the couch and watched my favorite movie. No matter how many times I watch this, I still feel my spirits uplifted afterwards.
(#038)

A little sore...

Posted by Unknown | Posted in yoga | Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010

Yes, we are both sore from yesterday's yoga. Feel great, though.

Hal Holbrook

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, Hal Holbrook, Mark Twain | Posted on Sunday, February 07, 2010

Last night we went to see Hal Holbrook on stage in 'Mark Twain Tonight!' Academy Award nominee Holbrook has been doing this one-man show since 1954. It was a very good show, by a very good actor. I'm glad we got the chance to see this one.
(#037)

Yoga at Inside the Bungalow

Posted by Unknown | Posted in yoga | Posted on Saturday, February 06, 2010

(Photo via yogalifestyle)

We attended our first Saturday yoga session at Inside the Bungalow. It was an hour and twenty minutes, and whoa -- did it kick my......in a good way. It was probably the best yoga class that I have ever done. I can't wait to go again.

Cheap Veggies!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in 365, arizona, diet, food | Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010

I found this place on Yelp. Being on a mostly-vegetable diet, I was intrigued by the reviews. After my first visit today, my wife and I have determined that this will be our weekly vegetable shopping place. Awesome prices!
(#036)

"I am thankful to all those who said no. It's because of them, I did it myself."

Posted by Unknown | Posted in Albert Einstein, quotes | Posted on Friday, February 05, 2010

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It is time to reform the Patriot Act!

Posted by Unknown | Posted in ACLU | Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2010

This month, key parts of the Patriot Act expire. We cannot let fear-mongering and scare tactics be an excuse for continuing the outrageous abuses that are being perpetrated under the authority of the Patriot Act.

Tell your members of Congress that it’s time to reform the Patriot Act. Click HERE.

(#034)

I love this movie! I need to own this, if I don't already.

(#033)

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