Friends Accuse Me of Being A. R.

by | Jan 11, 2012 | Bright Lights

A. R. referring to anal retentive, of course. I figured I’d better not use the word anal in the title so the blog wouldn’t show up in some pornography website list, since questionable material appeared when I tried to Google the difference between being anal and...
Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock

by | Jan 4, 2012 | Bright Lights

I was looking for something to brighten your drought-stricken, brown, cold, windy winter day and came across pictures from one of our visits to Enchanted Rock, between Llano and Fredericksburg, Texas.  Just the thing to take one’s mind, ever so briefly, off the...
Rediscovering the Game of Jacks

Rediscovering the Game of Jacks

by | Dec 28, 2011 | Bright Lights

We enjoyed two Christmases this year, one with all the Krons, and a second one with all the Liles. Both were great fun. Food and gifts complimented the quality time we spent together on both occasions. Korben,Callie,and Ty were on  hand for  the  Kron  Christmas,  as ...
Of Christmases Past

Of Christmases Past

by | Dec 21, 2011 | Bright Lights

I can’t remember how old I was, but I am guessing in the neighborhood of six or  eight or so, when I told my mother we needed a manger scene to properly celebrate Christmas, the whole point of which is supposed to be  the birthday of Jesus. I can remember...

What I Learned at The Muppets Movie

by | Dec 14, 2011 | Bright Lights

Erin and I took Ben and Maya and her friend Faith to see The Muppets over Thanksgiving. It was an education for me. I don’t go to the movies as much as I used to, and certainly not that many geared to kids, although this one was also  a nostalgia trip for adults who...