Barron of Blog Wife, Kids, and the Pursuit of Happiness

23Jan/120

Watching the Game in Laundry Baskets

Pillow-lined laundry baskets make perfect seats for little kids (Libby's legs were sticking out the end, but she looked comfortable enough). Here they are watching the Patriots beat the Ravens:

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22Jan/120

“Walking Through Steel” Magic Trick

Oh man, I am definitely NOT the "coolest" Michael Barron on this beautiful planet. Ladies and gentlemen, I present a jaw-dropping rehearsal video of Michael Barron (the magician) doing his thing:

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19Jan/120

Busy, Busy, Busy

Apologies for the recent dearth of posts. Lots of (good) things happening these days. Expect scarcity of posts to continue well into February. Until then please enjoy this picture of my imaginary secretary and a metaphorical pile of things I must do:

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13Jan/122

Jobs Progression

I received the first three images in a chain e-mail then added the fourth panel myself. I love political season and so far 2012 is not disappointing!

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12Jan/120

QI: American Prison Population

I love watching QI (a British game/quiz/infotainment show):

Viewing our current penal system from an outside perspective is healthy, and their reactions during the three strikes discussion is both entertaining and enlightening.

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