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Comment on A Couple of Songs From J’Neil by Irene

Irene — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:58:19 +0000

She has scuch a pretty voice. It’s calming to listen to her. Thanks so much.

Comment on A Couple of Songs From J’Neil by Allison

Allison — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:26:45 +0000

So beautiful! It’s awesome to hear her – thanks for taking time to record and share sweet J’Neil’s music.

Comment on Tour de Whatcom by Allison

Allison — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:07:01 +0000

congratulations on a successful ride. I’d say it looks like great fun, except it really looks exhausting. The view is fabulous however. Don’t we live in a great state?

Comment on Tour de Whatcom by Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:34:58 +0000

I’m glad you could ride it. I was a great day and it looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. But that’s a very long ride.

While you are considering rides for next year, perhaps you should start working out a relay team for Ski to Sea…

Comment on Stella, 1976-2011 by Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:28:45 +0000

It was a sad day at our house when we realized Stella was passing and could not be resuscitated. You have loved Stella and her sleek French style since the day you got her and she will be missed.

Comment on Stella, 1976-2011 by J'Neil

J'Neil — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:54:24 +0000

Poor stella, she will be greatly missed.

Will these high school projects be close to home, or to help any high schooler in need of bike parts?

What is the name of her youngest sibling who must prepare to step up and honor her memory this coming Saturday?

Comment on Two for One Book Review by Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:35:21 +0000

I don’t think I would like the first nearly as much as the second. I’d prefer to be a happy dog than a little boy locked in a room. But they both sound like very interesting reads.

Comment on Two for One Book Review by Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:09:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing these two books, a friend also recommends “Room” it sounds very different. I’m currently on the 4th book of Game of Thrones, the fifth is out this month. I might need a break, these two sound like lighter fare.

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by craig

craig — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:40:52 +0000

From my most recent issue of Mental Floss, in the Spinning the Globe section, which featured Cuba:
“The government takes full financial responsibility for its citizens’ health – an initiative put in motion by Che Guevara. On average, life expectancy in Cuba is about 77 years; in America, it’s 78. The parity is remarkable considering that Cubans don’t have access to American drugs. To compensate for the lack of medicine, the Cuban government has invested heavily in preventive care.”

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Brandon Pearce

Brandon Pearce — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:17:27 +0000

Great post. The cost of healthcare is the U.S. is ridiculous! My family currently does not have health insurance because healthcare here in Costa Rica is affordable (and excellent) – we simply don’t need insurance. For the most serious accident, and several days in a private hospital, I may have to pay a few thousand dollars, but I’d be paying that much each year for insurance in the U.S. and getting nothing for it! Or I could go to a public hospital and get the care for free.

You can get health insurance in Costa Rica for under $50/month for a family, but I didn’t really see the point, since we almost never visit the doctor, and we have a large enough cushion to cover any medical problems that may arise. Many people choose to fly to Mexico, Costa Rica, Malaysia, or numerous other countries to receive medical care when they need it. Even with flights, hotel costs, and the procedure included, it’s usually much cheaper than just the procedure in the U.S. – that says something.

I recently read that 85% of our health problems heal on their own without any medical intervention, and I’ve found that to be true in my own life as well. Our bodies are amazing. Rarely is there a need for a normally healthy person to visit a doctor. Why pay so much every month for something you rarely use? Because something may happen that might cost $50,000? At $700/month, you’ll have spent $50,000 on insurance alone in just 6 years! Maybe it would be better to save the money yourself or put it into a tax-deductible HSA account to use for your future medical expenses. If you need a serious procedure done, you’ll have the money to fly to another country to do it, and will still have a lot left over. Giving more money to U.S. insurance companies sure isn’t going to help the problem.

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Jennifer Pearce

Jennifer Pearce — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:11:12 +0000

Great post. I hope the healthcare issue can be fixed before too much longer in the U.S. It seems sad to me that something so obviously out of control is so difficult to fix.

Comment on I Want One by 49erDweet

49erDweet — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:40:37 +0000

If you’re still hankering for one of these cuties, and have the patience and skill to fix one up that’s been in storage awhile, contact me @ 49erDweet-at-gmail-dot-com. Ill health and old age are forcing us to sell ours. Location: Monterey Bay

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Heather

Heather — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0000

AMEN! That’s all I have to say…….

Comment on A Tale of Two Cards by Allison

Allison — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:23:12 +0000

I concur… there are many things I probably SHOULD go to the doctor to have checked out. But because only have a high deductible plan, the cost would pretty much be all out of pocket… and a ridiculous price. So I don’t go. That’s not very good prevention….

Comment on Superbowl 2011! by craig

craig — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:28:19 +0000

Click on this link for the grid for the game tomorrow:
http://craigthegrey.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Candy-Bowl-2011.pdf

Comment on Recipes by craig

craig — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:03:10 +0000

I just posted the recipe for Mississippi Mud Brownies – a good Super Bowl desert!

Comment on Superbowl 2011! by Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:25:27 +0000

Okay, we’ve got 49 names so far. Time is about up, so if you’re not my list and you want to be, better comment or send me an email!

Comment on Superbowl 2011! by Allison

Allison — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:29:53 +0000

I already emailed Kristin that I want in, but I’m being indecisive about the candy bar. I’ll let you know….

Score… um….

Steelers 17
Packers 21

Comment on Superbowl 2011! by Chris

Chris — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:35:21 +0000

Hi Craig, we are late to the party as usual. But please add my family if we aren’t too late:

Mike: 100 grand bar
Abby: 100 grand
Chris: Baby Ruth
Alex: Skittles
Camille: Skittles

And my score entry is:
Steelers- 24
Packers- 21

I’ll submit more scores for Mike and Alex if I remember.
Thanks to you and Kristin for doing this every year, you guys are rock stars!

Chris Spiro

Comment on Recipes by craig

craig — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:49:59 +0000

It’s probably a little too late, but I just posted my cornbread recipe for David.

Comment on The Main, Trevanian by Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:23:29 +0000

This book has been sitting on the bookshelf for years and I haven’t ever read it. Sounds like I need to. I liked the booklist you posted online many years ago, back before the time of blogs. Thanks for the review on this one.

Comment on Hallelujah!!! by Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:49:13 +0000

This is great fun. We need to find some opportunity to be in one of these types of improv activities.

Comment on 2010 Cottle Holiday Dance! by Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 07:44:06 +0000

Okay, I waited until December, on principle, before watching this. It’s now December 1st, so I had to check it out. Adding the cat was genius. He is quite a good dancer and really rounds out the performance nicely. Excellent water skiing, as well.

Comment on Hallelujah!!! by Robert

Robert — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:50:05 +0000

Thank you Thank you… thank you…

Comment on Hallelujah!!! by Allison

Allison — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:03:20 +0000

When you make the torte, err on the side of underbaking rather than over, or it will get too dry. It is delicious…