Chicago style parting gifts

He slid his hand into the outer pocket to fish out the keys while walking towards the car. The day was over and his tired feet were ready for a break. He glided into the bucket seat and inserted the key into the ignition while stepping on the clutch. Turn - nothing, turn again - nothing, turn again- cursing emanates from his mouth.

Yes yes folks, it seems that 3 -4 years of Chicago winters can do wonders for killing car batteries. Not to mention brakes. So after shelling out $450 for new brake rotors and pads (for the Saturn)this last weekend, we have to shell out another $70 for a battery for the Honda. All courtesy of the fine Chicago winters with corrosive salts and ice. Another good thing about moving back south.

Drive to work

As I was driving to work this morning, I am teaching 2 days a week at the Huntsville campus of Calhoun College, I was thinking how cool is it to drive pass this giant rocket on my way to work and to walk out of the front door of the campus and see it as well.

One of the three Saturn V rockets on display nationwide, this is quite a spectacular site when you turn the corner on I565. You can visit the US Space and Rocket Center website for more info. BTW: this is where space camp is held as well.

Our Little Superstar.

On Friday (1/30), Ashley performed in "Eastwood Idol" at Eastwood Elementary School. She sang and danced to the song "Rock Monster" from the VeggieTales Movie "The Pirates who Don't Do Anything". This is a parody of "Rock Lobster" by the B52's. Ashley did not win, but did a great job anyway. She even made the local newspaper (Decatur Daily).  We just might have ourselves a future superstar!