Random Quotes: January 2005 Archives

"Happy is the father whose child finds his attempts to amuse it amusing."--Robert Lynd

Making Noah laugh is one of my favorite things to do. It's so easy. It used to be hard early on, but he's mellowed and become a very happy baby. Usually it just takes a funny face, but I've got some favorites that are SURE to produce copious giggling. I like to sit on the couch and hold him up over my head and swing him back and forth. Unfortunately, he's getting so tall that now he ends up kicking me in the chin. I also like to poke his belly like the Pillsbury Doughboy while making Raspberry sounds. He never seems to get tired of that one.

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell

So, I've decided to start another new topic. It will be a collection of Random Quotes that I like or find interesting. I've already got quite a few saved up, but I'm gonna give 'em to you one at a time, just to tease you. I decided to start it with one of my favorite quotes about the men and women who keep this country free. I thought it would be appropriate seeing as how my brother, Nate, will be departing for a tour of duty in sunny and beautiful Baghdad, Iraq very soon. Thank you for standing up for what you believe in. Thank you for the sacrifices you are about to make on our behalf. Thank you for being a role model to me and to others. Be safe out there.