Hello from the “Windy City” (which as a historical reminder had nothing to do with the weather when Chi-town recieved the label) In honor of the birth of my lovely wife, we’ve packed the car and headed to Chicago for some much needed vacation time. The important thing to note about this trip is that part of my gift to Michelle is my complete lack of micro planning. (Some of you know what I’m talking [...]

Harry Dresden – Wizard Lost items found. Paranormal Investigations. Consulting. Advice. Reasonable Rates. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment. It seems that last summer was the summer of Orson Scott Card. This summer is turning out to be the Summer of Harry… Harry Dresden that is. Harry Dresden is the lead character in a slew of novels (9 in the bin, number 10 on the way) by author Jim Butcher. To be completely [...]

This is going to be one of those rambling entries… for forgive me in advance. So on Saturday (07/07/07) my dear friend Jon Youse (of game night fame) tied the knot. For some *crazy* reason Jon thought it would be a good idea to have me stand among the other groomsmen and join in this happy occasion. While I cursed, refused, and said no at least a dozen times, how could I deny such a [...]