– any vacation that doesn’t require socks or pants, is a great one. (makes me think of the old “beware of any endeavor that requires new clothes”…hehe)
– Dora doesn’t always mean Dora. Sometimes, it means “I want to color.”
– Sometimes, you have to figure something out on your own. Thankfully, there’s the interweb.
– John Wesley had some cool sermons….Check them out here.
– It’s encouraging to read fiction regularly. Reminds us that we know how. (and is a great stress reliever)
– Tennessee Pride Breakfast Sausage, labeled “hot”…really means hot. (spicy, and dang good)
– The NHL shouldn’t have committed to a contract with VERSUS through 2011. Their ratings and buzz is much higher now. Hopefully they continue to build on the enthusiasm the recent playoffs produced.
– Someone needs to invent a socially acceptable, non-awkward way to communicate to your neighbors….”we want to know you”. Oh, and “sorry our lawn isn’t as pretty as yours”.
– You can make cookies out of cake mix…and it’s really easy/good.
– Recording a few songs with talented musicians might be a bit self-serving, but it was still fun. And doesn’t sound horrible.
– N.T. Wright is the same person as Tom Wright. (and has a great bible commentary series “___for Everyone”.
– Fashion choices for females between the ages of 12-21 should follow this guideline for everyday “what to wear” stuff – If you don’t want to see me in that outfit, find something different to wear. Seriously…..females, wear more. My daughters are looking up to you.
words from wick 
Erin and I find that hanging around outside with the neighbors is an easy way to get to know them :).