http://www.grousehouse.org/blog The Simon Family, Online and Ongoing Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:48:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's Christmas morning. The children's presents have all been opened, and Daddy is opening his gift from Momma, something Alex has known about for months yet managed to keep secret. Alexander: "Can you believe I kept that secret?" Daddy: "No, I can't. Did Abby know? I can't believe she managed to keep ... http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/12/25/abbyisms-part-x-christmas-edition/ I lol'd. [via daring fireball] http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/11/01/dissed/ Okay. I'll admit it. I'm jealous. [via kottke] http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/10/08/rockin/ This video was shot with a tilt-shift lens, creating an effect that causes the action to look like a scale model. I've seen photography like this, but not video. Pretty neat to watch; he has two others you can enjoy as well. [via kottke] http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/10/08/minature/ Nearly 18 years ago, the Lord blessed me in an incredible way, though I didn't fully realize it at the time. Fourteen years ago, that blessing agreed to stay by my side for the rest of our days. As she mentioned, on that day, I married my best friend. And in more ... http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/10/01/blessed/ The "snare" or summation for this article on CNN.com mentions that the Dow today has rebounded a bit from yesterday's dramatic drop, and claims "...today's bump came after President Bush urged lawmakers to try again to pass a bailout bill." Is it just me, or is this a classic case ... http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/09/30/cnnmoneycom-pre-market-report-sep-30-2008/ Speaking of rockin' 80s videos -- I'm hooked. A couple more classics include A Flock of Seagulls and Dead or Alive -- but this may just be the greatest 80s video of all time. I'm not sure I can be convinced otherwise. The look of total, joyous insanity on the ... http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/08/01/throwback-2/ This J. Geils Band video is a classic relic from the 80s. As I watched it, mesmerized, I tried to figure out the purpose of some of the cut scenes, such as when the tomato is sliced -- not once, but twice. Why? And what does a tomato have to ... http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/08/01/stinky/ Shamed by the likes of people who bike to work and challenged by my assistant coach, I have decided to once again give running a try. (Stop ... stop that. Stop. Really. You look ridiculous all doubled over in laughter like that.) Granted, what I do isn't exactly "running" at the moment. ... http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/07/30/shuffling-along/ The Simon family is in the living room. Daddy: "Abby, are you wearing a pull-up?" Abby: "No, underwear." Alex: "You are? Let me see!" Daddy: "Alex, you don't ever ask any girl if you can see her underwear." Momma: "Until you're married. Then you can ask all you want and it won't make any difference ... http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/07/25/mommaisms-part-i/