One-one-thousand

It's funny those little things that stick with you from childhood, like counting after a lightning strike to see how far away the storm is.

As I've mentioned before, one of the really nice things about my unit is the sound of the rain on the roof when it rains. A new thing I've noticed is the ability to watch fork lightning as it strikes over downtown worcester. It reminds me of the many evenings staying at my Dad's apartment on the weekends when he would wake me up after my brother had gone to sleep and we'd sit on his deck and watch the heat lightning in the distance. Everytime I would stay with him I'd hope more than anything that there would be a summer storm. I was often rewarded for my hoping. :)

My mom says I get my enjoyment of the storms from my Papa. My Grammy on the other hand doesn't like storms one bit, neither does my brother to any great degree. This weekend has been a real treat with two days in a row with fairly substantial thunderstorms. I just lay in bed for a large part of yesterday morning, eyes closed, just taking in the thunder and the sound of the rain. It was absolutely great.

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This and that

Ok, just a few updates since I don't really feel like doing a full out post.

• Saw Transformers a while ago. Lots of fun. Go see it.
• Saw Harry Potter last week. Twice. Once in IMAX. Go see it. It's a lot darker than before, less whimsy. Dolores Umbridge is sublimely and wickedly played by Imelda Staunton.
• Finished with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I'll say no more than it's very dark, very well written, has a pace that just keeps on hitting you and is very satisfying.
• Saw Hairspray. Go see it. It's a laugh riot, with great singing and dancing.

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Damien Rice

I recently came across the work of an Irish folk singer, Damien Rice. He has a hauntingly crystal clear voice. I just bought his first ablum "O" and two songs that I've really come to enjoy are "The Blower's Daughter" and "Cannonball". You may find that it sounds familiar to you as his music has been in TV shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Alias, Bones, CSI:NY, ER and House among others.

If you like acoustic guitar folk style music, I recomend this highly.

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Happy Independance Day

Well I hope everyone is having a great 4th! My annual BYOBBQ was last night and as usual it was a great time. Special thanks to Remby for being the Grill Master again and bringing his grills.

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