“Take that with a grain of salt,” says your friend regarding somewhat dubious news. “I’d take that draft rumor with a grain of salt,” says the NFL Draft Expert, who says a lot of things. (Most of which apparently need salt…) But what does it mean? Why do we say that? Where does it come…
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2014: The Year of Fun Numbers
We are rounding out the two weeks on the calendar that we call “Birthday Season” here. All three of our girls were born within two weeks of each other. (Two weeks and a day during leap years.) Strangely, they also fall chronologically in age order: Kirstie’s first, then Julia, then Emma. It’s a fun, full,…
Tappin’ Time!
It’s almost time to start tapping our maple trees! March is just around the figurative corner. The days are getting a bit longer, the weather a bit warmer—right? It is, isn’t it?—and with all of that comes maple sugaring season! Last year was our first attempt at the art of maple syrup making. Much was…
[Football Friday] Wait… What Day Is It?
Today is actually Thursday, but since the Buffalo Bills play their weekend game tonight, my Football Friday post—a preview of the next game—will publish on a Thursday! It’s very confusing… Hopefully the BILLS will not be as confused! Though, as I heard pointed out this week, the Thursday Night Games so far this season have…
[Football Friday] On The Road
It’s Friday, and that means another weekend of football is here! A week ago, Alex and I attended a high school football game here in our town. First time ever, actually! It was fun… except for the constant rain, on a cold night, and the college-ready, MJD-bodied running back on the other team… Still, it…
A Visit to the 2013 Buffalo Bills Training Camp
For a decade now, in what is certainly an annual tradition for the Campbell family, we welcome each new Buffalo Bills season by attending the first (and several more) training camp practices. The practices are held at St. John Fisher College (our old stomping grounds … Ian was practically born there!) and are full of…
It’s Time for the County Fair!
The Wayne County Fair opened up today, and we were there! We do enjoy our annual trip(s) to the fairgrounds, especially since it’s only a few blocks from our house! Being so close, we usually make a couple trips up there during the week of the fair, making sure to take advantage of any free…
The Amazing World We Don’t See
A friend of ours made a movie that will be in theaters this September (A Strange Brand of Happy. Go see it!) A little while ago an image appeared on the Facebook page for that movie that I really thought was the work of Photoshop. “That can’t be real!” I thought. But a quick Google…
Ian The Goalie
We have a hockey player in the house. Actually, we have two—or more—but only one who plays “professionally”. Ian participated in a 3-on-3 tournament this past weekend. Generally, hockey is 5-on-5 with a goalie, so with fewer skaters, I was actually a bit concerned for Ian. As the goalie for one of the four teams,…
Backyard Ice Rink: Update 2013
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Well, actually, this year it has not been the worst of times. Sure, we’ve had our travails, but nothing like last year. This year’s version of the backyard ice rink has been much more successful thanks to wisdom gained from past experience (read:…