Cell phone numbers go public this month. All cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive calls. You will be charged for these calls. To prevent this, call the following...

The light is different here. Blues skies that often remind me of Southern France, or Northern Africa. On a trip to Fort Worth, we went to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, where the architecture*...

During our recent visit out west, we were able to meet up with Adam before our flight home for a tour of the Sony Pictures lot. It's a very cool place and Adam is big man on...

For those of you who made it (and those who couldn't), here are some of my photos I snapped during Mom and Gerry's vow renewal party. If you are unable to view the above slideshow, you can...

One would think a pool would be enough to keep anyone cool, but it seems to be the intense direct sunlight rather than just the temperature that really cooks in Dallas. One surplus parachute later, and we're...

I entered a Lego Design contest with my bendable Lego creatures. I made the chain mail from a chain and sproket system that worked like a bike chain on a Star Wars Lego kit. I like them...

We found a fun part of Dallas when Pop and Hilda visited, called the Bishop Art District. Nice local businesses, and creative shops. The street has a mural that I like, from an old repair shop. The...

Took my new bike out for 25Miles of country roads today .....

I have thought about what I will do for a career as my graduation date in arriving very quickly. My expected graduation date is March 26, 2011. Just over a half a year a way. I have...

Shannon was hired by Lindsay Wildlife Museum .. she starts in a couple weeks. really cool news and cool place. She'll be seeing a wide variety of species http://www.wildlife-museum.org/ You can read some of their recent wildlife...

An interesting article in today's (June 6th 2010) Sunday NY Times, about web based vetting of audience preferences as a tool for tuning creative endeavors. If you want to search for specific link - article title is:...

Dallas has an Incredible light rail system. Biggest in North America, I believe, and building more stations and corridors like mad. Here's their official site. http://www.dart.org/about/tod.asp I bought my first TX shoes. They are from a second...

I got some chain mail lego pieces for a Star Wars kit. I've been playing with it and like how chain mail can bend about. It lets me make shape shifting creatures. Here is a creature I...

We went to the Dallas Farmers' Market with some friends here. It was great. They have produce directly from the farmers who grow it. Remember, do NOT squeeze the peaches! This stand with corn was fabulous. It...

One of Riley's favorite places is the Dallas World Aquarium. He was my guide this weekend, and he showed me some beautiful things. We took the train downtown together, and started the day at Sonny's, a BBQ...

God said to Adam : "Adam, you seem rather lonely on earth, are you O.K.?" Adam replies: "yes, it is terribly lonely down here. Isn't there something you can do about it?" God says: " Well, yes...

Shannon planted these a year ago and this spring they went nuts, growing more than a foot every week - now they are over 7 ft tall. Best plant ever .. unfortunately we forgot what they were,...

Same Design Different Mediums: Olympic Athlete:...

I actually remember being in the audience for this dazzling performance...

I think Ikea is cool. I got a chair there for my desk with Grandpa Ron and Hilda. I decided it would be a fun place to visit again with Mom, Dad and RIley. It is huge....

Grandma Pat visited us recently, and practiced 2 face painting patterns on me. They were great, and had other kids around Dallas asking me "where did you get your face painted? I want one like that, too"....

A pet or a child . . . both can add so much to the family....

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When adults ere asked to tell which way (right or left) the school bus was going, they guessed. Preschoolers chose correctly. Why? They know you are viewing the bus from the side without doors, so of course...

We had a big Girl Scout cookies season this year. Mom was cookie mom, so our house was loaded with cookies. Dad was tempted to eat some of them but we stopped him. I sold a lot...

This is a really great time lapse video titled "The White Mountain" from Vimeo.com. Shot at Mauna Kea, Hawai'i. View on Google Maps...

As part of our explorations of the Dallas Arts District, we visited - and thoroughly enjoyed - the Crow Collection. It has incredible Jade sculptures, and a nice range of Chinese, Japanese, Burmese and Indian art works....

My class was part of The Stock Market Game, where schools from all over the USA had teams that picked stocks that they thought would do well, as well as stocks to sell short. This link describes...

Forget stress, there is always light at the end of the tunnel....

Melanoma (early stage) no more...

I had a chance to race my pine wood derby car. Claire and Dad shot some videos. My car is the black one. I had 6 races. Here they are in order. My car's name was "Lightning...

Wow.....Steven ........ Really proud of you.....Best Happy special day to you H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y T O M O R R O W February 11, 2010 Just how...

Mag Creation over a headline: Headline: "Think Small" Headline: "Very, Very Smooth" Next is a company that wanted to design a matchbox display unite. The colors of the company were white, black, and gold. My unite holds...

Iowa has brought in a Norwegian Ice Breaker to unblock massive ice jams on the Mississippi River this year. It should help....

The assignment was to create a table top desert display item for a mock company. We weren't suppose to use tap only folds and flaps, but I used tape. The next day I figured I could have...

You saw my rough cut Pine Wood Derby Car in my last post. Here are the fininishing steps I took. After sanding to a smooth finish, I painted with a high gloss Yellow, in very thin coats....

As you all know I have a mental illness. This is very hard for me to be around large groups of people. Even times that should provide happiness, like small family gathering, is hard for me to...

Shannon woke up today and decided she didn't like her shower .. hope she never wakes up deciding she doesn't like me!...

When I found out it was snowing in Texas, I was amazed. I wanted to go out right away. Claire was really excited, too. She didn't even want to eat breakfast. She just wanted to go out...

I didn't glide as much as I should, but for my first day skateboarding, I think things are going well. I learned that balance is key. If you click these links, you'll see me and Dad in...

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If you visited us in New Haven after we knew our way around, you may have experienced the breakfast gem called The Pantry. I'm not as good as the Pantry's Chef, but here's my cover of their...

I made rice crispy treats with mom. The recipe is pretty simple - and is often on the back of rice crispy boxes. Start with the cereal: Then put the marshmallows and butter in a microwave bowl...

I am building a car. A small car, but a car. It's my Pinewood Derby car for scouts. To figure out how to make it to travel quickly, we looked at the Boy's LIfe . com. It...

You wait your entire life for an opportunity. Then one hits you smack dad in the face:...

Ingredient: ---------------- 1.) Extra Firm Tofu 2.) Coconut Shreds 3.) Package of 3 min organic Brown Rice Steam Microwavable Bag 4.) Package of 5 min Mixed Vegetable Microwavable Bag 5.) Olive Oil 6.) Soy Sauce Preparation: ------------------...

Shannon enjoying her BDay Gift and getting out some aggression ... seriously scary fists of fury...

This video shows nature getting along just fine with man. Of course some food helps. Go to:www.music4musicians.com. (select the Sept.30 entry ) ....

I was asked to fill out a questionnaire for a future article in Trail Runner Magazine since I won their "trail fiend" award (going to the runner who ran the most races). Thought it might be...

IN 1909 . . . Avg. life expectancy was 47. Only 14% of homes had a bathtub. Only 8% had a telephone. There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads. The max. speed...

Craig suggested we use this forum to decide plans for Christmas at the Bare's 2009 Margaret and Jack (Grace's parents) are coming Dec 18 and are staying in a Hotel. They plan to see some of LA...

Dallas recently unveiled the latest parts of its performing arts center, and invited the whole city to explore new arts venues. Here are some photos from our explorations. The new architecture and design of The Winspear Opera...

With Christmas on it's way - I figured this would be a great spot to open up the communication for the Holiday Gift Exchange Game to be held at Mom & Gerry's this year. For those of...

The neighbors think all the water splashing water over the fence in late November is odd. I figure if there isn't ice on the water then the fact that it's still swimming season should be self-evident. Nice...

When I first heard we might move here, I asked my dad if: 1) I could keep my bed? 2) Are there even any Asians in Texas? This is what some people think about Texas: But it...

No need to count these critters, just have a laugh while they perform. Go to this site: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1137883380?bctid=17075685001...

I had the opportunity to decorate my new room recently. We painted it blue but I thought I needed a little more art. When dad saw it he said, "Did your mom think this was a good...

We went to the Texas State Fair and had a great time. It's famous for a lot of things, but here are two:Big Tex, and great fried food. Big Tex's history is availble here: http://www.bigtex.com/aboutus/history/bigtexhistory/ Here is...

Trying to get caught up:) But guess you all will think these are NOT ONE LINERS! Oh well it is feast or s Alaska Bridge Cruise - We did the Glaciers by Float plane, Helicopter and landed,...

It's been a grueling couple of week for the hard working crew at the International Bird Rescue Research Center ... this video is actually the first time I've seen Shannon for a while. Almost exactly 2 years...

Growing Apple: Sour Apple: Running Apple:...

I flipped through and saw Robin Williams on the Tonight Show the other night, promoting a new movie. I had to snap a few pics (of the TV, yes) to see if anyone else notices a...

Grace ran across this quote today, regarding candidates for Governor of Kansas: "...stated he will not run in 2010, and Dennis McKinney, the former state House minority leader who became state treasurer in January, said he is...

Moved to Dallas. New job. New School. Geckos in the tub. Saw Big Tex at the TX State Fair. New art center downtown is awesome. DART rail system superb. Great food and very nice people. Other than...

Was stuck in Cambridge last weekend for work when out my window I heard a parade, was pretty cool - random bands, mini floats, dancers .. mostly peace, environmental, animal rights, anti big farm action groups from...

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to clean the INSIDE of your computer screen. Well, finally the answer: Just go to this site: raincitystory.com/flash/screenclean.swf...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN...

Ran a PR Sunday in the Sacramento CowTown Half Marathon. Really a great race, live bands every 3-4 miles, great finisher medals, will definitely be back next year. Time: 1:27:38 Splits: 6.41, 6.40, 6.37, 6.38, 6.45, 6.42,...

Ran my last race of the 2009 Trail Runner Trophy Series last weekend .. was a tight race for the top five spots. Final results won't be posted for a while but I'm pretty sure I'll...

School Buses in Japan: School Bus in India: Now which country would you go to for computer help?...

Check out my poster for a movie called Child SIM. It is about the future and how we will have children in virtual realities. Regardless tell me what you like or dislike and anything I can add...

After Adam & Rachel's wedding, we took a week off and headed south to visit San Diego. It was a very relaxing and fun trip down south - if you haven't been, I highly recommend making a...

great song, amazing production .. I think this guy just took webcam submissions from people and mashed them all together to produce this...

A viewer submitted this amazing video (sped up) of the fires north of Los Angeles. How's everyone on the west coast doing?...

Only 4 weeks left in the Trail Runner Competition I'm in .. going to hit this month hard and hope to garner enough points to move into first (I'm second now). Target Races in Sept: Sept 5th:...

it's true .. and you're like a zillion steps closer than I might as well crack a few...

Economics 101: A- Eng102: A- Cumulative GPA: 2.98...

If we were at war , I would want this guy to fire all shots at the enemy. Accuracy counts. Here is the web site to view the action in this German phenomenon . www.megawoosh.com...

big pumpkin patch right next to a big cliff = 4 hours of fun...

My new favorite musician ... take a listen...

Couple recent patients at Shannon's clinic ... cuteness ......

well .. tied with grace, holly, lisa, heather ... but noone else can beat her!...

Hey Everyone, we created a photo share website where all people who took pictures can post them and anyone and everyone can view/order/print pictures. So, if you took pictures go ahead and post them here it's.. http://leithmckinneywedding.shutterfly.com...

As we were making pasta a few weeks ago, I decided we could use some fresh garlic bread to go with it - but we didn't have any bread. So, I dug through the cabinets and came...

We all live in diverse parts of the country, each with unique sights. To show even a day in my neighborhood can be of interest, I submit these pics... some funny, some outrageous, all just human. How...

I may be the only person on the earth who has ever EVER seen adam actually working .. actually on the phone in his work environment making important, long lasting business decisions. Miraculously, I was able to...

I ran a track meet last week .. it was an "all comers" meet which means they let old people (me) run. It's been a long time since I've done any speed work so I didn't expect...

To help limit the amount of spam that gets posted using the comments, you will notice a new addition to the commenting form on everyone's blogs. Essentially, it acts the same as before - but it has an additional item you need to enter before your comment will be submitted...

Was at Steven's place a few weeks ago .. check out the video, very cool (and CLEAN) place! still image i like from the video:...

Was in LA a few weeks ago and visited Adam at his work .. Adam is like the bomb, he works with Hollywood heavyweights. I'll be posting another blog later this week that highlights Adam's awesomeness but...

Shannon recently performed a surgical procedure on a young green heron .. correcting a fracture of his left femur. Check out her writeup (she writes good) Shttp://owcnblog.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/broken-green-heron/...

So Adam is no help and our phones are BOTH broken...what are your grandparent's names?...

July 1....was our 9th wedding anniversary and we recieved from the dinning staff champaign and a beautiful cake. This is the first time we have had to share a table but we were very lucky! The couple...

1st Port Penang just of the North West coast of Malaysia and measuring 15 miles long by nine miles wide and encircled by a 48 mile long coast road. It is connected to Malaysia by an eight...

Maybe interesting to those medical people or other travelers in the family Gerry was required as crew to get a flu shot described as a Southern Hemisphere shot contracted to the one we get in the US....

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I am not sure if I will ever be a graphic designer, but these programs are written for a hacker. There are hundreds of options. It took me an hour to do this. This was only two...

We arrive at the Port...Sun Princess is in and unloading passangers. Excited! Hold on......excitement turned to frustration and then rather concerning fear as several situations presented and hours passed.. Gerry,s name appeared on no crew list We...

1. Perth, Australia was really nice. They have a beautiful Bell Tower, A huge Farris Wheel (like in London) as well as a beautiful Park called Kings Park. Jeff - the park reminded me of the one...

After leaving at 7 pm for LAX finally arrived some 30 hours later is Perth. We both walked out of the sir port looking like plane chairs LOL only no so funny. We went through customs in...

Shannon and I spent last weekend in Seattle .. was up for a trail run and then took a day trip (via seaplane) to the San Juan Islands. This was a tough 13 miler .. very technical...

Cool link I stumbled on that gives you the promotion codes for websites. I saved 20% off my order at allposters.com with this site check it out: http://www.couponalbum.com/index.htm...

Here is an assignment where we only used type to design a dvd cover of our choosing. Its a Advanced type class. My first submission was totally not given credit, so this is my final. I will...

I recently changed my apt + cleaned as you all know. Also decided now that the I got a new rug, ect I wont smoke in my apt anymore after seeing the first wave of about 4...

So I have decided that I want to start running. First I just want to feel the excursion of the run. Second I want to be in better shape. My goal is to be able to run...

Today I thought why am I paying 2 dollars a cup for a iced coffee. I also am only limited to one cup a day at that price. I want 10 cups not 1. I have been...

Anyways added some new plants and 2 new species 4 fish in total. The two red ones and the two orange....

Check his video out: 1,) Heavy cleaning a.) Shampooed carpets b.) rearranged furniture. 2.) What's to come? a.) New rug (To cover cigarettes burns) b.) New drapes (To take advantage of view of pool from window) c.)...

I will complete my last class November 12, 2011...

Gerry and I are working another Bridge Cruise We will be pretty busy as several days at sea in a row. Once again I will be exercising and hoping to see a flying fish as that is...

The First one to 100 personal blogs What it means to be 100:...

So this project was to use a single letter as the main focal point of the design. The object was to pick a product and design a full package for that product using the one single letter....

I'm currently first place in a national trail racing competition. The contest runs through the end of September and awards points based on finishing some of the toughest trail runs in the country (bonus points are given...

A few weeks ago, I had my first babysitting job while my mom was having a party for one of her friends. Here is a photo from the distance in our back yard. The little boy I...

Almost a month ago I did the Mountain Do Challenge. It is a triathlon but this year the canoe/kayak portion of the race was cancelled because the lake is being redrudged. So, they just doubled up the...

Hello all, I am in a new class called Electronic Design. In this class we use a program called InDesign it is an adobe product. The program creates page layouts. I created a newletter for my first...