Pittsburgh at Denver last weekend and the playoff games this weekend are far better than the Super Bowl will be. It’s gonna be a great weekend of football! here are my picks: NO over Niners in a tight one. i’m rooting for Tebow, but think NE will win. i’m thinking it will be tight until the 4th quarter and the Pats experience will overcome, dang it. Baltimore will beat Houston in the most unexciting game of the weekend. and finally, GB will beat Giants in another close one. it’s going to come down to a turnover or special teams play that’s the difference.

I finished Grimm’s Fairy Tales in my journey thru the classics the other night. After reading about evil dwarfs and spells and money or toads coming out of your mouth when you speak, Alice in Wonderland doesn’t seem so bizarre. I’m now reading The Jungle by Sinclair. it’s a long one, but seems to be going pretty quickly so far in spite of the Lithuanian he keeps throwing in.

Having Lyla is going so well. She is definitely growing and becoming more and more a part of the family. she’s getting better at potty training and loves to play and cuddle and just be generally cute. except for the landmines in the backyard, she’s a blast.