http://markmillard.com George news and random tidbits Sun, 31 Dec 2006 23:07:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Update 12/31: We’ve started posting photos at http://markmillard.smugmug.com/. It’s password protected, so contact us if you need the password. I’m taking an extended break from blogging. I enjoy it, but am just too busy. Which is a bit of a shame, since that’s probably when I have the most interesting things ... http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/12/19/ready-break/ Scott, Steve, Somara, Giles, Josh, and I saw Thomas Dolby in concert last night at a wonderfully small venue. We had a good time, and Dolby did not disappoint (except when his equipment broke for “Leipzig” and he had to move to the next song). His performance of “The Flat ... http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/12/07/thomas-dolby-in-concert/ No they do not. http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/12/03/do-salvation-army-bell-ringers-keep-a-portion-of-the-monies-deposited-into-their-kettles/ Absolutely wonderful movie. Read the Salon review. http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/11/25/tim-burtons-corpse-bride-2005/ On our way home from church the other day, we met a longhorn bull named Cheyenne: As you can tell, he’s an old pro at this. http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/11/20/meet-our-new-friend-cheyenne/ Fascinating chemistry lesson here. http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/11/17/is-there-poison-in-auto-air-bags/ Did you know… Beeswax, made by honey bees to create comb walls, is prized for use in candlemaking because it does not smoke or drip. (Thanks Jane Greig) http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/11/12/beeswax/ George vas a VAMPIRE!! Love that cape! He vaits to be invited in, because he’s a VAMPIRE! All tricked out for treats. To keep from biting his parents. http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/11/06/halloveen-2006/ Don’t forget to vote! Early voting is open now for the 2006-11-07 general election. Here’s the list of locations for Travis county. http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/10/29/early-voting-now-open/ Look, it’s a George-in-the-Box! “I’m George!” is a great game Allison taught him. “I got up here all by myself.” George got to meet Great Great Aunt Frieda (and her daughters Marsha and Phyllis) Picking out the perfect pumpkin. http://markmillard.com/index.php/2006/10/28/22-months-old/