Welcome to the Looniverse

When our children were young and learning to talk John used to play around with them, making them bow in front of him and say, “Oh great swami, master of the universe.” Well, when you have two 18-month olds trying to say big words it sometimes comes out a little different. So it came to pass that our house became known as the Loon-i-verse (as in “Oh great swami, master of the looniverse”). We still live there (here?) Things are generally a bit loony around here, but we have a good time and that’s what really matters.

I’ve been here in Austin for most of the last 28 years. I’m lucky enough to be married to a true Austinite who was born in St. David’s Hospital. So by default, I belong here. The real blessing is that we’ve been able to raise our children here. They’ve benefited from all that Austin has to offer, and for that I am grateful. Unfortunately (or maybe it’s fortunately), my kids will soon be leaving my home, and maybe even our wonderful city. JB is almost 18. He’s a senior…for all intents and purposes he’s a man and tries to do all things manly. The girls will be freshmen. Daughter A will be in theater – following her dreams to live on a stage. Daughter B will be singing and swimming and continuing with her aspirations to be as close to perfect as possible in everything that she does.

When they were born I said I could hardly wait for the day all of my kids would be in high school. (I’m addicted to teenagers.) Well, that day is here! So I’ve decided (yet again) to try to blog to keep family and friends updated on what goes on here in the Looniverse.