http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/ en-us 2008-11-08T11:37:37-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001473.html I published the first entry of this blog on May 29, 2003. It blows my mind that I’ve kept this site going for five and a half years. In that time I have been on tremendous journeys, many of which... mak 2008-11-08T11:37:37-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001472.html While we're on a roll celebrating the joy of life, today my sister, L., turns 34. She claims she's celebrating it in low-key style at home with Toddler N., but I suspect that's just a cover story. No doubt she's... mak 2008-11-05T20:07:36-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001471.html Dad left us two years ago today. Today is also my very pregnant sister-in-law's birthday, and in less than a month we'll be celebrating a new birthday. Life goes on, and beautifully at that. Love you all.... mak 2008-10-31T07:37:19-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001470.html I'm here, I'm here. Don't worry - I'm very happy right now and for the first sustained period in an incredibly long time things are calm, stable, and going extremely well. I'm quite content and more than a little relieved.... mak 2008-10-29T19:00:27-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001469.html For one or two days out of every year I have to wear a suit to work.  This is one of those days.  I hate it.  I can't stand wearing suits.  I feel like I'm at my own open-casket funeral.  I... mak 2008-10-22T11:54:50-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001468.html There's nothing I like more than a surprise.  Except when they're unexpected.  So let's get down to brass tacks and reveal the answer to last week's Truth or Lies Tuesday:   - Kiss You Off:  This story is true (sorry,... mak 2008-10-21T14:22:45-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001467.html Everything has its season.... mak 2008-10-19T09:36:41-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001466.html On Monday, November 3, Election Eve, at 8:00 p.m. I will be singing with The Riverside Choral Society at Carnegie Hall.  We will be the guests of the Mannes Orchestra, conducted by David Hayes (who, may I add, is incredibly easy... mak 2008-10-16T10:30:18-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001465.html All hail the the classic election year October Surprise.  Who can forget such gems as Kissinger's claim of peace at hand, the Iran hostage crisis, Osama bin Laden delivering a video message, or the Spears-Federline wedding?  Have we seen this year's October Surprise... mak 2008-10-14T11:54:18-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001464.html Dear Higher Power,   Today as I was returning to the office from lunch I realized I had an extra fifteen minutes to kill so I decided to sit in the plaza and relax.  There was an empty bench under... mak 2008-10-13T14:25:51-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001463.html The summary of today's Sunday Summation is that the littlest things bring you the most joy. Case in point: This delicious little nugget turns four today. Four! Now that's incredible! I can't believe it's been four years since she came... mak 2008-10-12T13:19:31-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001462.html There's a YouTube clip making the rounds this morning of a McCain/Palin rally in Strongsville, Ohio, featuring some ridiculously insipid comments from the citizens there.  I can't bear to embed the video on this blog, but you can watch it here.    I would just like... mak 2008-10-09T09:55:16-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001461.html My television, reading, and video iPod entertainment all happen to centered on the sci-fi/fantasy genre at the moment.  My current must-see-t.v. is the new HBO series True Blood, I'm reading the popular and critically acclaimed graphic novel Watchmen, and during... mak 2008-10-08T11:39:14-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001460.html While I'm on a political rant I'll answer another question I'm often asked:  Will K. and I get married?   The answer to this question is no.    Listen, we're not anti-gay marriage.  I'd like to see gay marriage become... mak 2008-10-07T12:20:32-05:00 http://www.cowsinthebarn.com/archives/001459.html Several of my friends have said that they can't believe that I haven't been watching the presidential and vice-presidential debates or getting more involved with the election on a local level.  I felt it was time to tell the public... mak 2008-10-06T15:32:27-05:00