In the wake of Hurricane Ike, we lost power, internet, cable, and for a short while, water pressure. After over a week down, we finally have all of our utilities back and working. Water came within two days, power after five days, and cable was over a week. It seems the rest of the neighborhood needed power, too.
Coming soon: Post Ike pictures and commentary.
My wife and I are hunkering down through Hurricane Ike. With a good plan, strong experience, and a house well above sea level, we’re in good shape to weather the storm. I’ll use this post to log progress and notes from the storm.
Check the comments - thats where the info is. Also, please feel free to add your own comments or ask questions. I’m taking requests.
I had a chance to visit family in Atlanta, GA this week. I stayed with my cousin Valisa, her husband Cedric, and their great son (and my cousin) Austin. I must say, Austin really reminds me of myself when I was that age.
I went with Valisa, Cedric, and Austin to visit my family from my mother’s side in Birmingham, AL. That was great timing - they were having a party for my cousin DJ who just turned two years old. I saw my uncle Jesse as he was leaving Church. I saw my aunt Annie Pearl at her house with her husband William. And everyone else gathered at my aunt Sissess’s house. There, I caught up with my uncle Booster, who shared quite a bit of history of his life. I also saw aunt Baye and cousin Scottie, who helped raise me in NJ, uncle Lil’ Papa, cousin Billy, always a riot, and cousin Derrick, his wife Victoria, and their young son DJ. We had a great time talking and laughing. It was tough to leave, but I’m looking forward to visiting again.
I also visited my aunt Carolyn and my grandmother on my father’s side. I also saw my uncle Jimmy and my cousin Bobby. Bobby’s in 8th grade and continues to grow in beauty. It was great talking with my aunt about family and many other things.
God has blessed me with a wonderful family!
See more pictures of my awesome family!
I’ve been truly blessed throughout my life. The latest demonstration has been my 15 days of fame, 1440 times longer than the 15 minutes most might expect.
Thanks to everyone for their outpouring of support throughout my 15 days. I’ve had a chance to reignite friendships with folks who I hadn’t heard from in years. I have folks at work selling my autograph (going price is $10). Best of all, I’ve got parents and kids thinking about math and science.
Yeah, I know the ads were actually on for 16 days, but the 15 minute analogy just works better with 15 days.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 was the grand opening of Hi, Society! Design Studio. Hi, Society! Design Studio offers personalized note cards and calling cards in a variety of designs and colors. Not only is Hi, Society! Design Studio’s stand-out because of its cutting-edge stationery, but it’s also owned by my wife Kendall.
Visit Hi, Society! Design Studio now and pick up one of my favorite cards, the Adagio Calling Cards.
As a bonus, you can get a discount until September 30th. Use code FFAM08 at checkout for 10% off.
