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What to do…

…when your daughter steals your wife’s nail polish and decides to paint the carpet.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2094403_finger-nail-polish-out-carpet.html

Thank goodness for the internet.

Now, only if I could find an article on how to keep your kids from doing this kind of thing in the first place. More Googling required.

Post Category: Random

Add comment June 8th, 2008 at 11:41amphilpeck

Susan Lockie (1962-2008)

Sue, a very close friend of mine, passed away on Tuesday (05/06/2008) due to complications to her treatment for breast cancer.

Here is the link to her memorial service page (link).

And here are my thoughts for my dear departed friend. We miss you already.

Cheerful, caring, courageous, loving, supportive, fun, determined, friend.

These all describe what Sue means to us.

It is with the utmost of sadness that we must say goodbye to Sue so soon. We have had the great privilege of becoming the best of friends with Sue and her family over the last 5 years. We couldn’t have asked for anyone more thoughtful and honest as Sue was.

In the face of adversity, Sue never slowed down. If anything she pushed harder and faster with every challenge she faced. We could all take lesson in her strength and courage. Sue poured every ounce into what she did and we can only hope that we carry on her lessons with us.

Sue never talked about a day when she wouldn’t be here. Many times we felt that it may be denial of the fact that she may not be here tomorrow. But after getting to know her, that sense that we would always have her with us grew as she convinced us that her condition would not shorten our time together. She was going to beat it. She was going to be here for all of us. It wasn’t denial; it was a determination to not let it affect the way we all live our lives. We respect and admire her outlook on life. She lived every day to the fullest and planned for the many happy days yet to come.

Sue leaves much behind, but we don’t think she would want us to be consumed by her loss. She leaves behind friendships that were made to last a lifetime, memories to talk about for years to come, and a spirit for all of us to strive to live up to. We know we are a better and stronger family by finding such a friend. We have come to learn what real courage and friendship is all about, and for that we thank you.

Our thoughts are with Scott and Sheldon as they cope with this. We continue to offer every ounce of our friendship to help you through this. Many happy days are still to come and I know we’ll be there with you through the good and bad times.

So today marks a new day in our journey as a family, but with us we bring along your memory and the friendship we’ve shared with you. You are already missed, and will be missed for the rest of our lives. Thank you for all you have given us and everyone you’ve touched.

Love always,
Your Friends

Phil, Bobbie Jo, Andrew and Rachel

Post Category: Thoughts, Experiences

Add comment May 9th, 2008 at 09:23amphilpeck

Just Down Right Sexy

Anyone who likes camera gear, prepare to drool.
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Makes you want to just hand over your left kidney or your first born child.

Post Category: Photography

Add comment February 15th, 2008 at 09:21amphilpeck

Valentine’s Day - For Men’s Eyes Only

I’m going to make a very bold statement that will probably get me in trouble, but here goes:

“Valentine’s Day is a holiday created solely for men.”

There, I said it. Now, why would I say such a thing you ask? Here’s my logic, messed up as it may be.

Men in general are forgetful and lazy. 364 days out of the year we come home to our wives and girlfriends to give them a kiss as we walk in the door and ask them how their day went, stand there just long enough to make it look like we’re interested, and then ask what’s for dinner. We are self absorbed morons that generally show affection just long enough to get the women in our lives warmed up so we can get some sex. Yes, it’s true, you know it. For us it’s all about sex.

So, Valentine’s Day was created to give men an advantage at least one day out of the year. We’re flooded with reminders that we need to do something nice for our women, buy them something sparkly, something sweet, something special. We would normally have to think long and hard and often give up doing this on our own, but there are people out there trying to give us the upper hand. On top of that, most women are happy just to know that you thought about them and brought them home a stuffed teddy bear and a box of chocolates. If you’re lucky enough you can walk right in the door, hand her these things, give her a quick smooch and head straight to the bedroom.

See, it’s a win-win for everyone!

OK, now that I said that, I’m totally kidding. If you didn’t figure that out, well, I feel sorry for you when you come home tonight with a teddy bear and box of chocolates. Let me know how the couch feels.

It’s actually quite sad that Valentine’s Day has to exist at all. It shoves it in your face that today should be more special in the love arena than any other day. What’s up with that? Every day you spend with your better half should be special. Every day should be filled with love. Every day you should look at them in a romantic way that makes the other one think about how much you love them.

I do my best to make that my practice each and every day. But alas, I fail just like everyone else. I’m taking the extra time today, Valentine’s Day, to let my wife know how much I love her. I tell her this every day, many times a day, but see; I’m going the extra mile today. I didn’t do it yesterday. I’m pretty sure I won’t do it tomorrow either.

She’s been by my side for so long now that it truly is hard to think of times without her there. We’ve had our rough moments, but they’ve been overshadowed by the millions of great moments we’ve had. I still look at her in amazement every day, wondering why she puts up with me, what she sees in me. I see so many things in her, that I’ll do anything to keep her next to me. She’s the most devoted mother I know, the most thoughtful friend you could ever want, and the most loving and caring wife any man could ever wish for.

So, in true fashion for me, I have to share a photo. This is how I always picture her, smiling, happy, and I know for sure this is true, in love.

You mean the world to me. Today is just another day, no more special than any other day other than I’m still with you and still am falling in love with you. Today, Valentine’s Day, is more special than yesterday was, but I know it won’t be near as special as tomorrow will be.

Happy Valentine’s Day Bobbie Jo.

Forever yours (hopefully no matter how stupid of a man I may be),

Phil

Post Category: Thoughts

Add comment February 14th, 2008 at 12:46pmphilpeck