Archive for May, 2006

What we should be doing

Wednesday, May 31st, 2006

Well, the Magnusons are in no position to take a much wanted vacation, so we will have to settle on the memories of the past. Aurélie and I enjoy thinking of where we were last year at this time, Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic). It is the most unspoiled, untouristed island [...]

Why Barry Bonds Matters

Friday, May 26th, 2006

The Breaking Point
By Chuck Klosterman
At some point in the immediate to near future, someone is going to throw Barry Bonds a strike when he should be seeing a ball, and he will rake it with extreme prejudice. His propulsive, compact swing will rock the sphere toward the roof of the troposphere; it will fall to [...]

What’s Going on at Work?

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

You may be wondering, “How’s work going, Scott?” Well, work is good for me and it is good for Aurélie.
Aurélie will soon be working part-time from home. This comes after a long-suffering conviction for her to quit and spend more time with Ellie. God has answered our prayers and upheld His promise [...]

A Super Thanks…

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

…to the Tedricks who hosted us this past weekend in College Station and took this wonderful picture. Thank you, Chuck and Lauren!

…to Michelle Hardwick (and her sweet roommates) for having a place for us to crash on her 21st birthday (Michelle’s John Wayne-loving, “Jones is the real ‘George’” father actually bought her this [...]

Easter Leftovers

Monday, May 1st, 2006

All good holidays provide us with leftovers. Here’s one of my favorites from Easter 2006. What are your favorite left overs?