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I’m watching that poker show on the Bravo network (for lack of anything better to do–it’s basically on while I’m on the ‘Net). Man, that Mimi Rogers is a real poker player. Denise didn’t believe me that Mimi was Tom Cruise’s first wife way back when (for, like, ten minutes).

Look at how small it is.

Just take a look at this guy’s life.

I picked up a movie for the kids Friday–it was an obscure title from almost forty years ago called The Incredible Mr. Limpet. Wow–was it that long ago? It was a nice flick about a man who falls into the ocean and becomes an animated fish–you know, the kind of thing that happens every day in real life, right? I first saw it when I was four, so I thought the kids would like it. Drew asked a lot of questions, so I knew he liked it. Alyssa said it was weird and it would never happen in real life, but she liked it.

One odd thing–I don’t think the two female roles in the movie would ever pass in today’s society–they’re both “stay at home and wait for the man to get things done” roles (at least the Ladyfishg role is). It’s funny to see how things were taken for granted then.

Bob’s Predictions for 2004 (and his wrapup for 2003). Bob’s always a good read.

I have to say, this is the most relaxing vacation I can remember in years. We did nothing but nest at home and with family–it’s the first time in a year that the house has become halfway decently clean.

Even work has been a vacation these past two weeks. We got some critical projects done without the @#$#@ phone ringing off the hook. No one in the halls to flag me down with a million questions while I’m desperately trying to get something finished. Ahhhh.

I’m ready for the roller coaster to begin next week. Of course, by Tuesday I could have a completely different viewpoint.

I keep forgetting that 2004 is already here–it seems like the new year just blended in with the one just past….

I don’t know if they’re irritating, but it’s interesting to see phrases enter the lexicon.

Check it out here.

…Sponge Bob SquarePants Barbie. Alyssa has her very own now, a must-have item.

Wow. What marketing team brought them together? The mind boggles just thinking about it.