jeff shuck

Ellie and I had a special day at the park yesterday.

A sunny day in May. Thank goodness.

I’m really getting the urge to get on the lake — it’s the middle of May and I haven’t been windsurfing yet. I’m watching Ellie all day, so no joy today. Maybe tomorrow?

Matthew strikes a pose at his first T-Ball game.

Sitting here wrapping up studying and trying to get myself off to bed. I’m nothing more than one large mass of nostalgia. “Homeward Bound” by Simon & Garfunkel is playing — reminds me of growing up, my sister, and my good friend David. I’ve just read an email from an old high school friend — my 20th reunion is upon me, and it’s impossible for me not to drift into thoughts about the good/bad old days. “Dancing Nancies” comes on — reminds me of a wedding in California. I’ve got an open beer in front of me — the taste of IPA reminds me of (too many) fun times.

It is hard to grasp that time only moves one way.

It’s way too late at night and I’m looking for someone to share memories with.

This is great news. Let’s bring on the general election.

Johnny takes a picture at build-an-animal night at school. Cheese!

Taken with my iPhone on the South Shore Line home from Chicago.

Ellie gives Johnny a whirl on my office chair. 

Huh? What?

I just upgraded to WordPress version 2.5 (WordPress is the software that I use to power this blog). It is a significant upgrade, and it is the first time I’ve done any upgrade manually, so there might be a few kinks I need to work out.