five things, july 30 edition

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1. I think this is the worst thunderstorm, with the most flooding, that we've ever seen.
2. I think I like ketchup less now than I did as a kid.
3. I think I'm getting excited.
4. I think I need a project.
5. I think this is wonderful. Or dangerous...

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Holy funnel clouds, Batman! My own little corner of Virginia got hammered last night. Tornadoes and flooding, you name it. Quite exciting, actually.

I'm hanging up the "gone fishin'" sign on the Blue Rain Room over the next few days. Give me a week and I'll be back (or before, if I can manage it, but no promises), maybe with some changes in tow, maybe not.

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5 things I think I think and some things I know

A semi-regular to regular Friday feature to wind down my thoughts of the week (semi-regular because, let's face it, how good am I at adhering to a schedule?). Hat tip to Peter King of MMQB.

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1. I think summer is my favorite season.
2. I think I live in my head too much.
3. I think I need to live more where I live.
4. I know I love cool showers after a day at the beach.
5. I know I want a new basket for my bike.

P.S. Speaking of Peter King, today is my dad's birthday, and man I hope it's a great one. No, my dad is not Peter King. But he deserves a great birthday regardless.

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