The Chicken of Depression

Obscure Far Side reference. Trust me, its funny.

Been a few days, hasn't it? I'm not apologizing, simply observing. I had a busy weekend back in Memphis, but it was very enjoyable. On Friday, several of us met at Putting Edge in Peabody Place for Ashley Miller's not-Birthday party. She won it a year ago, and needed to redeem it. Jennifer & I got a free round of Putt-Putt and some free pizza out of the deal, which was even better for me because I got Jennifer's free pizza (sans crust). Our foursome (BJ & Marly + Jennifer & me) all shot a hole-in-one at some point. Huzzah.

Saturday was equally busy - the evening was split between a free show at Comedy TN with BJ & Marly and Jennifer's friends Paula and John Paul, then Sheena's going away bowling party. Jennifer and I had to get there a little late because of the comedy club show, but the party was fizzling until we got there. Jeff joined me and Jennifer in a round of bowling before we all headed out. Sheena, your welcome for the help at the party, and good riddance. Or bon voyage. Yeah, bon voyage.

On Sunday, I took Jennifer to see The Lion King musical for her birthday. We didn't exactly have floor seats, but it was still very enjoyable. My only beef was with the Orpheum, not the show: that place was designed to seat small midgets. Not average midgets, but the ones on the smaller end of the bell curve. Why, why, why can't I have leg room? Oh well - hakuna matata, I guess.

I love Huey's, by the way.

Jeff and I have been anxiously awaiting S. M. Stirling's new book to come out for about a year, and The Sunrise Lands hit the stores on Jennifer's birthday (Sept 4th, for those unaware). The bookstore (in the loosest sense of the word) had exactly two copies, and we scooped them up in a hurry. They also tried to sell Jeff a Harry Potter book, for some strange reason. It might have been his wizard hat that he likes to wear.

And tomorrow, I return to Memphis for the weekend again. Good times.