(Pictures to come)
July 16, 8:40 PM. Was bitten by a rather large red ant and yes, I screamed really loud and yes, I also had the pleasure of removing the nasty ant, who had attached its tiny little fangs into my leg . . . Shaking my leg and flicking it with my finger just didn’t cut it. I had to grab it and yank it off.
Response: (from Jenae Monique) Ants are edible; you could have eaten the thing just to show it who’s boss. I hear they taste like lemon.
June 30, 2010, 3:26 PM. My phone is dead. If you need to get a hold of me, please email me or call me at home. most sincerely, Beth
Response: (from Mike) Beth . . . You still haven’t responded to my craig’s list posting!! I’m starting to think you are not that interested in a casual encounter. I’ve also sent you a couple messages on your beeper and no reply. You can reach me at 867-5309 if interested.
June 25, 2010, 9:25 AM. I just asked my boys if I should put them for sale on Facebook. Kyle: Yes, put Eli for sale. Eli: Yes, if you put me for sale then I get the money.
Response: (from my older brother, Brian) Beth cover your eyes.. Eli, I’m just trying to get the bidding up. Your mother won’t want to lose you. You will be able to make some quick money. Ok Beth you can open your eyes now. Followed by a great response from Steve: Use Craigslist instead.
July 3, 2010, 4:41 PM. We were driving over to check out Fruita, CO from Moab just a few miles past Onion Creek we ran over something. A flat tire. Davy in all his manly goodness put on the spare. No shops are open on this holiday weekend. Dave tried to patch the tire once back in Moab. The tire is hosed. We are stuck until I am not sure when.
Response: (from my big sister, Brenda) Guess you could have a picnic, just don’t start any fire.
June 29, 2010, 10:49 PM. Never in my life have I made so many friends at a roadside motel or laughed so hard. I have stepped into a glorious time warp and the year is 1973. Hotel: the new landmark country inn Murdo, SD. Does not get any better! Happy Father’s Day Big Daddy!
Response: (my lovely friend, Teresa) That is awesome. Since I’m reading this before I go to bed I’ll probably dream a screenplay 
June 13, 2010, 4:55 PM. Somewhere between Rawlins and Casper I was outvoted. My boys prefer Michael Jackson. I prefer Prince. I attribute it to the fact that they don’t know all the creepy aspects of MJ and they have not had proper Minnesota exposure to Prince.
Response: (from my ever hilarious childhood friend, Sara) They need some deprogramming! I’m so with you on this one!