In Light of These Events

March 11, 2014

Growing like a weed in the summer, during the dead of winter.

This little bean sure has been growing, and I know that you aren't supposed to feed the weed but I just can't help it.

February 12, 2014

Here's to the fuzzy buddies.

It's been a tough year for our family and pets. Almost a year ago we lost our spazzy, lovey pup Luna and a month ago we lost our 15 year old surly cat Holstein. Pet's bring us joy, show us love, don't judge us. With kids in the household I've been reflecting on how important having a pet is. They teach us so much of life and love, responsibility, and ultimately death. I've been aware of the following video for a few years now and while it hit me hard when I first saw it, it hit me double-hard after the past year. So watch, feel, and get yourself some tissues.

February 7, 2014

Let's stop the samification of america!

January 31, 2014

Attention!

Thanks Bike Jerks for the reminder of how awesome Joan Jett was/is.

P.S. this song always makes me think of Freaks and Geeks. What a great show.

January 28, 2014

January 22, 2014

On and off (the hill)..agian

This weekend we invaded the lake region of New Hampshire and laid siege to the Hipple household for three days of skiing, game playing, ping-pong, music, and good times. Getting together with this group of friends en mass is always just what the doctor ordered. Saturday the kids got to enjoy the majesty of Abnaki ski area, a small municipal ski hill that is pure awesome.

Thanks to Sarah the kids mastered the rope-tow, and who doesn't enjoy a nice sugar buzz while sitting around the unmistakeable ambiance of a crowded ski lodge!

This place is pure gold and it has ruined other ski destinations for my kids. If you love small, community run ski hills then check out this movie: United We Ski.

United We Ski Trailer from T-Bar Films on Vimeo.

Then Sunday we headed up to Waterville Valley to watch Jackson kill it in a freeskiing competition. Then back to homebase to tip a few back and keep warm with old friends.