Monthly Archives: December 2009

2009 redux

Posted on December 13, 2009 by billgillislive

So, I think I’ve done a decent job here since I resumed blogging in September. That’s right, I’m patting myself on the back. However, I confess: I simply do not think I can maintain the delicate balance between my own … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Events, Family, Friends, General Nonsense, holidays, Memory Lane, Reflections, Things that make me happy, Trips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

This could be really, really bad … or

Posted on December 12, 2009 by billgillislive

The absolute best thing on television!  I am not a fan of all reality tv, but I do love the Amazing Race. Season 15 just wrapped up last weekend, so we’re in the midst of those few dry months per … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Nonsense, Things that make me happy | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Bonne Fête des Lumières

Posted on December 8, 2009 by billgillislive

10 years ago I lived in Lyon and got to experience the Fête des Lumières first hand.  I lived next door to the Cathédrale St. Jean (in the long, cream colored apartment building right on the river just to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Memory Lane, Travels | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

All Alone

Posted on December 8, 2009 by billgillislive

While I know that blogs (the good ones anyway) are about the writing, I’m more about the pointing these days.  Apparently it’s what I have time for.  So allow me to point your attention directly toward Lorenzo, perhaps the funniest … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, General Nonsense, Things that make me happy | Tagged | Leave a comment

Remember

Posted on December 7, 2009 by billgillislive

When you’re shopping Amazon this holiday season, remember to help support literacy in the process!  That’s all.

Posted in Books, holidays | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Catch the Wave

Posted on December 1, 2009 by billgillislive

I’m not really interested [yet], but here it is, distilled into a couple of minutes: Google wave

Posted in Observations | Tagged , | Leave a comment