September hit and it got cold. Dismal and cloudy, lots of moody rain (not much thunder) and everyone was in disbelief since it was so hot or at least sunny just before. Guess even though the calendar says fall starts next week, it came with the football season instead. (and it was easy to get down with the gloomy weather)
Football! So after Nebraska’s horrible last season, they’re no longer automatically on local TV, which means there’s a lot less to watch these football weekends. But NFL in HD on the big screen... it truly does rock! (even if my Chiefs truly do suck)

Dennis, one of my best friends in Omaha and the source of almost everyone else I’ve ever met here, has moved to Albuquerque, NM (the life of the military). Lizzy & I threw him a goodbye party last weekend where we played laser tag (and we all got to figure out how out of shape we are, though I did get the highest score in one match out of 10 of us!), and then grilled steaks and played Dennis’ favorite games throughout the night. It was a fun time and he will be sorely missed. (a nice group picture was added)

Tried swing dancing again this week - didn’t fall down or step on too many toes and had a good time, though it’s clear I have a lot to (re)learn. Hosted another game night that was more intimate and a lot of fun, cleaned the house up and down (the cats continue to shed like crazy), and continue to keep very busy with work.

The links show where my web-surfing mind has been (mostly on LHC and politics), but Neal Stephenson’s Anathem arrived the other day, so I’m off to finish up The Diamond Age so I can give it a try.

Oh, in even more uninteresting news, my car says one of my tire’s air pressure is low. I checked all 4 and their all the same (at 36 PSI), tried adding more (with no luck) and now am wondering if this is normal for that first cold day of Sept? Any car talk experts out there?

Go Chefs!