http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/ en-us 2008-07-18T20:40:09-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002604.html I made the mistake of renting, and then watching Cold Creek Manor, a couple of days ago. Terrible movie. I was walking around the next day lamenting the fact that I had waster 2 hours of my life on that... Valkyre 2008-07-18T20:40:09-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002602.html Back in 2004, an acquaintance was pulling plants out of her garden. "Want these?". A large Aloe Vera and some other plant. I took them home and planted them in my garden. Tangled up, in the roots of one... Valkyre 2008-07-16T14:18:34-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002601.html A couple of articles on what happened to Michael Vicks dogs after they were rescued. This is an update to a story I posted about back on July 17, 2007. The first article is a link from a blog... Valkyre 2008-07-14T14:03:39-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002600.html So, this was delivered this afternoon. And we had to try it immediately. It's pretty cool. It has a platform you stand on. You give it your height, how much your clothes weigh and it gives you your BMI... Valkyre 2008-07-12T00:21:29-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002599.html Tami Chappell / Reuters The Ramsey's are cleared in the death of Jon Benet. I am one of the guilty ones, who initially bought into the media hype and suspected the parents of being involved. It was only after... Valkyre 2008-07-10T16:38:59-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002598.html I guess there was some record set. I still haven't installed it, though. Too many complaints so far. I am going to wait until they iron the bugs out. I've had no problems with Firefox 2.... Valkyre 2008-07-06T15:09:01-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002597.html Decades ago, one of the more over-indulgent families, on our block hired a pony cart for their daughter's Birthday party. This was rather lavish, considering that most parties, at that time, consisted of party games, unwrapping presents and eating... Valkyre 2008-07-05T22:55:46-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002596.html It wouldn't be the 4th without my traditional picture of our fireworks. It's the same ones we get every year. We are patiently waiting for nightfall, so we can fire them off. Here's hoping that everyone has a safe... Valkyre 2008-07-04T15:42:53-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002593.html As I posted here, with another update posted here, our pool turned on me. A once sparkling pool turns to muck. Most of the sand in the sand filter got spit out onto the bottom. The cause seemed unique... Valkyre 2008-06-30T13:47:43-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002592.html Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times These are images that were published in the Los Angeles Times, showcasing the Loews Surfdog Competition. All kinds of dogs participated. I noticed, that out of nine photos, the guy from the... Valkyre 2008-06-29T23:52:32-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002591.html Robert Casillas/Staff Photographer I posted here about our local city councilman, Oscar Medrano, who was arrested for child molestation. He pleaded no contest, and will go to prison for 8 years. Article here Medrano gets prison By Denise Nix... Valkyre 2008-06-28T10:14:46-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002590.html As posted previously, the Angeles Crest National Forest is not too far from where we leave. A one hour car trip gets you up into the local mountains. Drive the Angeles Crest Highway and you will find a lot... Valkyre 2008-06-27T00:21:50-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002589.html In this entry, I posted about the battle with the giant weed in my neglected backyard. It was the death knell for our ancient weed whacker. Mike and I went to Lowe's to buy a new one. They had... Valkyre 2008-06-25T15:36:13-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002588.html By Richard Drew, AP This may explain why Big Brown did so poorly in the Belmont. And lost his chance of the Triple Crown. Big Brown had loose shoe during Belmont Stakes Tribune wire reports 12:44 PM CDT, June... Valkyre 2008-06-24T13:43:01-08:00 http://www.andruschak.net/breyer/blog/archives/002587.html Article here Another one of the good ones. Rest in Peace George. George Carlin, 71; comedian tested limits of speech and society He gained notoriety for his 'seven dirty words,' but his incisive commentaries were as clever as they... Valkyre 2008-06-23T12:28:32-08:00