http://www.grousehouse.org/blog The Simon Family, Online and Ongoing Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:30:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I lol'd. [via daring fireball] http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/10/29/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/ Daddy has just arrived home from a weekend at Western Michigan with his volleyball team, and he and Momma are sitting at the computers. As Daddy gets up to help Abby, he pauses to give Momma a kiss. Alexander: (as he walks into the room) "Awww ... what a kodiak moment!" http://www.grousehouse.org/blog/2008/07/13/alexanderisms-part-vii/