Today I read a court opinion out of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (California), published in 1999. I generally ready about a dozen cases a week, but I took particular delight in this one due to the vocubulary exercise it provided. While reading this opinion, I have had to look up the following words, let me know how many of them you actually know.
1. allonges
2. mendacity
3. insouciant
4. sortie (kind of knew this one but looked it up to make sure)
5. bulwarks
6. ossify (again, I double checked this one, it meant what I thought it meant)
7. bevue (this one is not listed in any on-line dictionary, maybe it's a typo?)
Other words used, that I know the meaning of but still would not necessarily be used in everyday conversation:
1. ubiquitous
2. fulcrum
3. parries
4. the phrase “sallies forth”
5. immolate
6. pyre
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
We lost...again
Well, the name sake of this blog, my beloved buckeyes lost their second national championship in a row last night. Neeldess to say, Alex and I were not happy, but since I truly expected them to lose the game, it was not such a hard blow. I know my non-sports related readers may not be able to relate, but I know the Boilermaker fan who occasionally reads this blog just might. Overall, the game would not have been so bad, if I was not filled with hope at the beginning when we led and then throughout the game when it looked like we might just come back. However, the best thing about College Football is that there is always next year! So, Go Bucks!
Friday, January 4, 2008
New Year, New Hope
Ok, so I have gotten really bad about posting, but I promise, as part of my many, many new year resolutions to get better. Now that the holidays are over, it should be slightly easier.
As most of you know, I made a trip to Indy over the New Year's weekend. While we unfortunately had to attend a memorial for my friend Jenna's uncle, it made it a little easier in that the company kept during such service was good. I also got to see my mom and sister, which was nice. We got to spend alot of time in our jammies just talking. On New Year's Eve, Jenna and I drove back from Indy to Olathe. It was nice to spend some time with her and just talk. However, Tater was very upset that #1: I was not dad and I should not be driving the car and #2: Due to my things he did not have a large enough seat in the back. Admittedly, the tower of things on the right back passenger seat may have been a bit scarey. We made it to Kansas in decent time, to rescue Alex from James, who is a bit of handful right now. New Year's Eve was spent on the couch and in sweat pants. We only stayed up until the apple dropped in New York (11:00 central), but Jenna and I still managed to do some damage to a bottle of champagne.
I am looking forward to this New Year. The end of 2007 was a bit of trial and while it may be arbitrary date, the start of New Year always presents new hope in my mind.
Next Post... Christmas Pictures!
As most of you know, I made a trip to Indy over the New Year's weekend. While we unfortunately had to attend a memorial for my friend Jenna's uncle, it made it a little easier in that the company kept during such service was good. I also got to see my mom and sister, which was nice. We got to spend alot of time in our jammies just talking. On New Year's Eve, Jenna and I drove back from Indy to Olathe. It was nice to spend some time with her and just talk. However, Tater was very upset that #1: I was not dad and I should not be driving the car and #2: Due to my things he did not have a large enough seat in the back. Admittedly, the tower of things on the right back passenger seat may have been a bit scarey. We made it to Kansas in decent time, to rescue Alex from James, who is a bit of handful right now. New Year's Eve was spent on the couch and in sweat pants. We only stayed up until the apple dropped in New York (11:00 central), but Jenna and I still managed to do some damage to a bottle of champagne.
I am looking forward to this New Year. The end of 2007 was a bit of trial and while it may be arbitrary date, the start of New Year always presents new hope in my mind.
Next Post... Christmas Pictures!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Thankful
So, I know I am month late on the "what I am thankful for" but I think any day is good day to express what you are thankful for.
Today, I am thankful for many things, the first is an amazing loving husband who would do anything to make me and James ok.
The second, although of course not really second, is my son, James. His unconditional love, hugs and kisses, make everything better.
Last and certainly not least are my dearest friends and family, who love me so much, are so comforting, and who would drop anything to be there for me. While I always know they are there for me, it is sometimes truly overwhelming to know I have so many great people who care. So thank you everyone.
Today, I am thankful for many things, the first is an amazing loving husband who would do anything to make me and James ok.
The second, although of course not really second, is my son, James. His unconditional love, hugs and kisses, make everything better.
Last and certainly not least are my dearest friends and family, who love me so much, are so comforting, and who would drop anything to be there for me. While I always know they are there for me, it is sometimes truly overwhelming to know I have so many great people who care. So thank you everyone.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
It's Been a While
Well, I guess I should not be surprised that I only have only a few loyal blog readers when I fail to post for at least two weeks. Things have been busy, but alas, not really to the point that I should not have at least blogged a few times.
Alex, James and I went home for Thanksgiving. We were lucky and got to be in Ohio for the whole week. It was wonderful visiting family and friends and it was hard to leave when it it was time to return to KC. That being said, there is nothing like being in your own home. James did really great at Grandma and Grandpa's, he took to the toddler bed they got for him right away and he loved playing with his aunts. Overall, he was a little disturbed about why Aunt Jen and Mommy sound so much alike, but he got over it. I will hopefully have some pictures up soon of our grand adventures in Ohio, including our trip to Newport Aquarium, where James ran from tank to tank shouting "ish!" He loved the fish, it was so much fun seeing him so excited.
Things have been kind of quiet around here since we have returned.
In pregnancy related news, the second child is slightly more finnicky about what mommy eats and drinks. As a result, I am currently not able to drink coffee. As soon as I stopped drinking it, I stopped getting sick in the morning. Some of you may wonder about the advisability of drinking coffee while pregnant anyway, but while pregnant with James, I drank my normal 1 cup a day with doctor's approval, but alas, that is not to be this time around. However, there is still tea! Second, I no longer like zuchinni, it is not so much the effect on my body, but I actually don't like the taste any more. On the bright side, knock on wood, my neck is not yet pimple playland, so that is a small favor. It is true what they say about the second one though, while I am still in all of my clothes, my gut is decidedly pooched, much more so than last time around. I go to the doctor on Friday and hopefully should be able to hear the heartbeat, as I am now 10 weeks along.
Alex, James and I went home for Thanksgiving. We were lucky and got to be in Ohio for the whole week. It was wonderful visiting family and friends and it was hard to leave when it it was time to return to KC. That being said, there is nothing like being in your own home. James did really great at Grandma and Grandpa's, he took to the toddler bed they got for him right away and he loved playing with his aunts. Overall, he was a little disturbed about why Aunt Jen and Mommy sound so much alike, but he got over it. I will hopefully have some pictures up soon of our grand adventures in Ohio, including our trip to Newport Aquarium, where James ran from tank to tank shouting "ish!" He loved the fish, it was so much fun seeing him so excited.
Things have been kind of quiet around here since we have returned.
In pregnancy related news, the second child is slightly more finnicky about what mommy eats and drinks. As a result, I am currently not able to drink coffee. As soon as I stopped drinking it, I stopped getting sick in the morning. Some of you may wonder about the advisability of drinking coffee while pregnant anyway, but while pregnant with James, I drank my normal 1 cup a day with doctor's approval, but alas, that is not to be this time around. However, there is still tea! Second, I no longer like zuchinni, it is not so much the effect on my body, but I actually don't like the taste any more. On the bright side, knock on wood, my neck is not yet pimple playland, so that is a small favor. It is true what they say about the second one though, while I am still in all of my clothes, my gut is decidedly pooched, much more so than last time around. I go to the doctor on Friday and hopefully should be able to hear the heartbeat, as I am now 10 weeks along.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
The long awaited, Halloween Pictures
James was a doggy, he was very excited although not sure why. We visited about six houses, then came home and passed out candy.
Just so you know, I have had these downloaded since november 1, sorry it took so long.
Getting Ready to Go!
Bouncy! Now we are getting excited!
Going up the front stairs (I was still inside and he did not want to leave without me.
Have to be careful!
Watch wear you walk!
Just precious, if you ask me, but I am a little bias.
Just so you know, I have had these downloaded since november 1, sorry it took so long.
Getting Ready to Go!
Bouncy! Now we are getting excited!
Going up the front stairs (I was still inside and he did not want to leave without me.
Have to be careful!
Watch wear you walk!
Just precious, if you ask me, but I am a little bias.
Meme
Ok, I have been tagged twice, and have not responded. Sorry. These are the rules as I understand them.
Once tagged, you must link to the person who tagged you (check!). Then post the rules before your list, and list 8 random things about yourself. At the end of the post, you must tag and link to 8 other people, visit their sites, and leave a comment letting them know they’ve been tagged. As a caveat, I will not be tagging anyone because all of the blogging people I know, have tagged me, but hear are my random eight facts.
My favorite baseball team is the Cincinnati Reds, but my favorite professional football team is the Cleveland Browns, and I live in Kansas City.
I have lived in 5 states, Ohio, Tennessee, Connecticut, Florida and Ohio.
I have not lived in Ohio for five years, but it is still "home".
I am the only one of my sisters who did not move back in with mom and dad after college :)
I transferred colleges in undergraduate and law school and did not lose a single credit either time.
I am six 1/2 weeks pregnant, and everyone is already referring to my "sons"
Illinois beat my buckeyes yesterday, and I worked very hard to not be devastated today.
I am absolutely exhausted and ready to go to bed, it is 9:00 p.m.
I am will now attempt to "link" Jenna and Sarah's blogs. Ok, I tried, it did not work, so i just put in the website addresses.
http://theworldofjenna.blogspot.com/"
and
"http://www.snargle.org/crafty
Once tagged, you must link to the person who tagged you (check!). Then post the rules before your list, and list 8 random things about yourself. At the end of the post, you must tag and link to 8 other people, visit their sites, and leave a comment letting them know they’ve been tagged. As a caveat, I will not be tagging anyone because all of the blogging people I know, have tagged me, but hear are my random eight facts.
My favorite baseball team is the Cincinnati Reds, but my favorite professional football team is the Cleveland Browns, and I live in Kansas City.
I have lived in 5 states, Ohio, Tennessee, Connecticut, Florida and Ohio.
I have not lived in Ohio for five years, but it is still "home".
I am the only one of my sisters who did not move back in with mom and dad after college :)
I transferred colleges in undergraduate and law school and did not lose a single credit either time.
I am six 1/2 weeks pregnant, and everyone is already referring to my "sons"
Illinois beat my buckeyes yesterday, and I worked very hard to not be devastated today.
I am absolutely exhausted and ready to go to bed, it is 9:00 p.m.
I am will now attempt to "link" Jenna and Sarah's blogs. Ok, I tried, it did not work, so i just put in the website addresses.
http://theworldofjenna.blogspot.com/"
and
"http://www.snargle.org/crafty
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