Archive for the 'Family and Friends' Category

Shout Out to Clay

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

A buddy of mine has a blog and I just came across it today. He says he writes on his laptop when he’s got the time.

So I wanted to give a shout out to Clay. He doesn’t write all that often, but then, neither do I. So it’s all good.

Starting Out

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

My niece Athena is a darling little girl. She recently graduated from college and has married a fine young fellow named Dan. They seem to be very happy together and they remind me of when I was first starting out in life. The two of them are now located in California where Dan is trying to break into the computer field. He has found employment with a major company and is looking to settle down.

Their latest efforts have included the need to find housing until Dan is settled in with his new job. They have looked into finding one of the best San Francisco apartments to stay in while they decide their future. They wanted to be comfortable where they live and have all the amenities that are due to them. They are very particular about where they want to live.

Dan is mostly concerned with the proximity to his job. He does not want to have a long commute to work everyday. Athena has other concerns about whether or not the apartments have a pool or fitness center. She also plans on having a pet someday and so that is also a consideration. I am sure that they will be able to find the perfect place for them. At that age and time, I am sure that just being together will be more than enough for them!!

The Holiday Season is going strong!

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

This year’s holiday season has been very busy for us. We were able to accommodate all our family and guests at our blowout dinner. It seems that every member of the family dropped by at some point, and they are still coming strong. The best part is that we still have this weekend to celebrate until we all have to go back to work. Even so, it’s been a wonderful few days off and I am ready to face the world again!

Old friends and TVs

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

I was talking with an old friend of mine who is getting ready to make a change in his life. He has decided to move so that he can start a new job with the post office. We were discussing how the moving was going when he told me about one of his worries. He said that he wanted to continue receiving his Direct TV in Texas. He didn’t know whether or not that was possible and asked me for advice.

Since I had been using the Direct TV service for years, I thought I knew the answer. I was sure that it could easily be done as they have service in most of the country. I am not surprised as I am sure that people all over know a good value when they see it. High definition TV is all the rage these days and it seems that everybody wants it. I understand their feelings as I have grown to love it myself.

Ever since I started with the Directv service, I have been more than satisfied. I receive all of my shows in HD and also receive the sports programs that I desire most. My kids love the fact that all the movies they watch come in HD. My wife likes the fact that the rates are reasonable and affordable to our budget. I think that we are all pretty happy with our service and I think my friend will enjoy his in Texas as well.