Category Archives: Birthdays

Happy Birthday, Master Builder

Posted on 23 December, 2009 by rick

We picked up our bags, bundled the Game Guru into his car seat, and headed off to the hospital. No hysterics; no panic; a stroll in the park really albeit one of us enjoyed it a lot less than the … Continue reading →

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Fifteen? Really?

Posted on 19 October, 2009 by rick

The Librarian did all the hard work, of course, while I just stood there feeling quite useless and very much in the way of the doctors and nurses. My occasional entreaty to push didn’t actually help the Librarian in any … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Sir Charles

Posted on 12 February, 2009 by rick

If Charles Darwin were still alive he would be celebrating his two hundredth birthday today. Celebrate with him by catching up with his story and reading On the Origin of Species and other works. These manuscripts should be perused by supporters and detractors alike, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted on 25 December, 2008 by rick

The 25th of December. A day that commemorates the births of Youngest Bro, Isaac Newton and a fictitious character or two. A day that begins with a grand opening of presensts followed by a breakfast party at the house of Uncle E__ and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday My Dear Master Builder

Posted on 23 December, 2008 by rick

Have ten years gone already? I still remember the day Master Builder was born and all the emotions that we have experienced since then. Those tiny little fingers have grown into the digits that deftly put together Lego pieces today. … Continue reading →

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And Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on 1 December, 2008 by rick

What a great start to my 47th year! It didn’t matter that I had to work; there were so many rewarding moments: 1. The Cricket Australia demolished New Zealand in the second and final test match. It was good to … Continue reading →

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