dukeliz's PhotoBlog

Best Laid Plans...

2008-08-08T02:25:19Z

Okay, that’s all for now. I’m still in a codeine induced haze- which could make for some interesting (read embarrassing) blogging…

From DC to Durham... in six hours or less

2008-08-05T15:34:58Z

Random thought for today—what is with people who drive cars that look like cop cars? Do they just like giving me heart attacks? I got a ticket a few years ago and until lately, I have subsequently driven like my dead grandmother—very slow. It wasn’t until I drove up north with my little sister that I realized that I was doing a disservice to the great people of Jersey, who know there is no reason to drive unless you’re driving fast. Even if it’s just to a red light, fuggadaboit, it’s the principle of the thing. However, in Virginia, if you’re speeding, you’re just tempting the devil. I swear those Stateies must have nothing better to do but bust frightened little old ladies for going 10 miles over the limit. Luckily, no tickets for me yesterday but a bunch of scares with those damn cop-like cars. And for some reason it’s always thugs or old people driving them. Perhaps the thugs are trying to get in the minds of those that will likely arrest their delinquent butts some day. But the old people? Maybe the cars are safer, or maybe they just like screwing with me (Of course, it always comes back to me ;) ). Or perhaps, they’re just old thugs…. Mmmm…. Thoughts to keep in mind on our driving adventure today.

August Adventure, part 1

2008-08-04T18:31:27Z

Holy Schnikes! Its only been a few days since I waved goodbye to Silver Spring and headed out into the great wide wonder (well, Jersey) for a few weeks of R&R. I got to say, its been a little lax on both R counts but a hell of lot of fun. So far I've seen one freakin fantastic Springsteen show (and one more coming!!!), got to see some old friends and new babies, partied on a roof top in DC for a friend's PhD celebration and had a beautiful day sailing in Maryland for a friend's 30th. Whew---all this from Thursday to Sunday. Surprisingly, I've put some miles on the car and some circles under my eyes, but all has been well worth it. Here are some pics so far.... some of them aren't mine, and I don't have one for a few things. Credit goes to Bruce for the sailing trips and Backstreets.com for the Springsteen pics. Promise to better as the month goes along. Thanks so much for visiting and hope to see you soon somewhere down the road.

Nat's last game at RFK

2007-09-23T23:47:01Z

The last Nat's game at RFK. While there was no storming the field, there were good friends. Thanks to Jim for getting the seats!!

Jake... Got've love 'im

2007-09-14T03:08:34Z

This is Jake, my cat, at his favorite spot. I can change the water a million times a day but he loves it fresh from the bowl. I just don't have the heart to tell him he's not a dog...

9/11

2007-09-11T15:08:56Z

In Remembrance Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14

Oh Happy Day

2007-09-11T05:07:27Z

Col and Ant got us (well two of us) Springsteen tickets for the motherland- yeah thats right Jersey. That makes me just about as happy as this pic from July 4th last year where mom and the belles dressed up as pirate wenches. Proudest day of my life.

Alexandria photo safari

2007-09-10T03:55:12Z