Archive for the ‘My Pets’ Category

Leanback or just fall over?

YouTube Leanback is one of those things that just flew right past me. I heard about it today and checked it out. I am still not really sure a) if I like it b) what it is good for c) how I would use it It seems too interactive to be useful from the standpoint [...]

What a sweet ride it has been… and continues to be.

Okay, so I am about a year into this “change of life” that culminated in my marriage and the addition of three amazing kids to my household – so what’s the verdict?  Duh – you KNOW I think it rocks. A lot has changed in the last year.  Again – duh.  I am writing this [...]

ChrisCast – 06-01-2010 Peace, be still.

I walked Lou this morning and was reminded to give myself quiet time. Have a great day and remember to schedule some downtime.

ChrisCast 05-21-2010

Just a quick jaunt through the back acreage to discuss winning and losing. Hope all is well in your world!

Hell in Texas – a childhood remembrance

Upon discovering a scorpion in the bathtub of our new house this morning, I was reminded of a poem that absolutely enthralled me as a child of about 7 or 8. The piece, called “Hell in Texas” was in a book of poetry that my mom kept around the house and has stuck with me [...]

ChrisCast 03-16-2010

I am toying with posting this only to YouTube, but still may post it to facebook as well. In this one, I take some time out to introduce a short video of Lou and then wish everyone a good Spring Break.

Cameron’s success is…. well, elementary.

There are two seasons where you can usually count on seeing a good movie or two – the Summer blockbusters and the Christmas blockbusters. This Christmas season has provided me with two good movie outings. Both of them made me skeptical at first, but in the end, both delivered solid entertainment. First up was Avatar [...]

Cultural bookends highlight a fun weekend

It is Saturday night and I have just returned from the final concert of the season for the Victoria Symphony Orchestra’s 35th season. I had heard several good things about the Symphony and Music Director/Conductor Darryl One – it is all true. This was one of their Master Series featuring guest artists. Yuqing Meng, the [...]

Lou and Chris visit the Big Heads!! [HQ]

I swing by one of my favorite out of the way spots in Houston, this time with Lou.

Join me in sending Ginger good thoughts

I just heard some horrible news from my good friend, Tony. His dog, Ginger, has some sort of advanced sinus cancer that has already spread extensively. From what I understand, the prognosis is not good at all. I am just crushed by the news because Ginger is such a great dog and the absolutely sweetest [...]