Posts by Charles Geilich
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Carpool Wistfulness
As I dropped my fourth-grader off at Hyer this morning, I realized with sadness that I only will make a few more trips to Hyer before she moves on. After that, if I hang out at the school, it will, in a technical sense, constitute stalking.
By Charles Geilich Apr. 29, 2011 | 2:46 pm | 8 Comments | Comments RSS -
I Win, Dez Bryant
Ha! I can go to Northpark Mall and Dez Bryant can’t. Finally, a tangible reward for keeping my pants up.
By Charles Geilich Mar. 23, 2011 | 11:21 am | 1 Comment | Comments RSS -
Rihanna Roofers
The workers putting a roof on a new house behind us started blasting their music this morning around 8:30. But here’s the weird thing: it’s “lite rock.” It sounded like Stevie Nicks was in my backyard.
By Charles Geilich Mar. 17, 2011 | 8:27 am | 3 Comments | Comments RSS -
Dallas Has Gone Gaga
OMG! Lady Gaga is in town. (I’ve been told that’s a big deal, but I don’t understand, really. ) Here we see both her tour bus (or a clever decoy tour bus) and what appears to be one of her insane fans.
By Charles Geilich Mar. 14, 2011 | 2:27 pm | 3 Comments | Comments RSS -
Sweeps Week
Because Kmom showed me the error of my ways in previous comments, I must now love and appreciate the street sweeper as it makes its way through UP. And so I do.By Charles Geilich Mar. 10, 2011 | 9:42 am | 3 Comments | Comments RSS -
What I Know About the Harry Potter Theme Park
For those Parkies contemplating a visit to Orlando over Spring Break, here’s what I can tell you from my recent reconnsaince mission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: butterbeer, contrary to some reports, is not bad at all. It’s kind of like a cream soda with a beer-like head on it. The regular beer, a microbrew special to the park, is better. Pay for the Express Lane passes; it’s worth it. Consider buying a Gryffindor scarf because its colors are close enough to HPHS to pass. And before you buy a Hogwarts robe, ask yourself where you would ever wear it. Then don’t buy it.By Charles Geilich Mar. 9, 2011 | 11:02 am | 6 Comments | Comments RSS -
Trampolines Okay, Treehouses Not Okay
By the way, while I have no problem with them, I’ve noticed more front yards lately with trampolines, some quite large with surrounding netting, sitting right out there. If it’s illegal to erect a treehouse in your front yard, why is it okay to stick a trampoline out there? Some people may say they aren’t fixtures, like a treehouse, but I don’t see them being moved much. Just wondering.
By Charles Geilich Feb. 23, 2011 | 10:39 am | 13 Comments | Comments RSS -
In Other News, Spring is a Good Time to Plant Crops
In what passes for news at the Dallas Morning News, it was reported this morning that nice weather is expected for the Super Bowl – which is more than two weeks away. What did they do, consult the Farmer’s Almanac?
By Charles Geilich Jan. 22, 2011 | 8:37 am | No Comments | Comments RSS -
For Those Who Need Their Caffeine Just a Little Bit Faster
Today, I came one step closer to tech nirvana, as I paid for my double short cappuccino at Starbucks with a beam from my iPhone. No messy cash, not even a credit card, had to change hands. Now, if I could just pay for everything this way.I encourage you to download the free app.
By Charles Geilich Jan. 20, 2011 | 2:15 pm | No Comments | Comments RSS -
Uncontained Parking
Silly me. I had forgotten that if you drive a Rolls, you may park it in front of The Container Store any way and any where you desire, no handicap tag required. Oh, and by the way, if you own a Rolls Royce, shouldn’t you have a driver instead of working the wheel yourself? A professional driver would be less likely to engage in embarrassing parking.
By Charles Geilich Jan. 12, 2011 | 4:46 pm | 1 Comment | Comments RSS
