I've been stuck in a sour mood for the last few days -- and not without reason, but I'll go into the reasons later. Starting the week angry and frustrated isn't going to help me get anything done. I need to have some happy thoughts, or at least random non-negative thoughts. Let's try this:
That frost this morning sure was pretty, wasn't it? I can't remember what that type of frost is called. Any amateur meteorologists out there? I love how it coats everything and makes the world look almost monochrome. Did any of you photographers grab some shots this morning? If so, I would love to see them.
Speaking of cold weather, it sounds like we may be in for some trouble tonight and tomorrow. Personally, I prefer to enjoy the beauty of it all. Don't think of it as having to clear your sidewalks; think of it as an opportunity to get some much-needed exercise -- followed by the opportunity to enjoy a couple extra Christmas cookies with no guilt.
The Peacock might open this week, sez the rumors. I don't know why I'm so interested in that place. I know virtually zero about it. But hey, it's food, and food is good, right?
Most of you know by now that I'm a soccer referee. I have been for many years. I continue to be impressed by how much the adult soccer leagues in town have mellowed. There used to be ejections practically every game. Now, most of the players are out there for fun. And the ones who aren't get ostracized. I bring this up because it's indoor soccer season out at Abbott. So far I've been averaging only 4 or 5 fouls per 52 minute game. The players are out there having fun and taking care of themselves, so there just isn't much of a reason for a referee to intervene, even in the hotly-contested matches. If you're an adult who has thought about getting (back) into soccer, the atmosphere won't get much better than this for you to give it a try.
A curious number of finches have been hanging out on my back patio lately. It's odd because there isn't really any food for them back there. Maybe the bricks get warmed by the sun or something. Makes me feel bad that I don't have a bird feeder.
That carousel out at Gateway is awesome. I don't understand the payment system, though. Step 1: Hand $5 bill to woman behind desk. Step 2: Collect five $1 bills from woman. Step 3: Insert two $1 bills into machine. Step 4: Collect token from machine. Step 5: Hand token to the same woman from Step 1. Step 6: Get on Carousel. Doesn't it seem like a couple of those steps are unnecessary?
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When are they gonna have adult night at the mall like they do at the children’s museum? I so wanna ride the carousel.
I saw people in The Peacock last night but it wasn’t open to the public. I think they are just getting things ready to open up. I can’t wait either!
You’re obviously a kid at heart, so there’s no need to wait. Ride, beerorkid! Ride!
Strange things my retirement from soccer does for the local soccer scene!
I’m all for an adult night at the mall!
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