http://www.conradbarman.com a glimpse into the domesticated life of a superhero Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:41:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ADA PARKER or How I Learned to Love the Screwdriver CATCH THE THRILL! CATCH THE EXCITEMENT! CATCH THE EMBARRASSMENT! We begin in late June of ’01. Our friends shiver with excitement. Or perhaps heat stroke. They are leaving for Florida, the land of mysterious beginnings*. Florida holds much promise and hope for ... http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=162 plug http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=161 hey you, meet bruce wayne. http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=159 in response to many comments/questions:  "Saturday's Story" did indeed take place on a Saturday, but not this past saturday.  it was about 4 years ago.  it's just the beginning of the crime chronicle. http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=157 WARNING:  YOU PAID FOR THE WHOLE SEAT BUT YOU ONLY NEED THE EDGE!!!!   Imagine your average Saturday afternoon in central Austin, TX.  A young couple spends the afternoon engaged in a subtle battle against the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics and its effects on their lawn and surrounding vegetation.  It's hot.  ... http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=153 ok....so you know we love our house (or at least we love the house it could be).  we love our neighbors.  we love the tamale house. we love i luv. but..... we don't love crime.   sure - we love the police (no, they aren't perfect, but they do try to ... http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=149 so....where do we begin? well....you know the story of Priya.  the world's most wonderful dog.  seriously - she is the best dog, ever. joy found her here. well, it turns out i'm addicted to the site.  and....for the longest time i've been wanting to adopt another one....spread the love, give Priya a permanent ... http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=133 something randomly beautiful (taken near my house): something embarrassing....: proof that i know how to waste time: a picture taken from a dream i had: and something gross: (you know you love it!) http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=128 and you have to pick your battles.  me?  i'm thinking of taking on public utilities.... lately, in my neighborhood, there has been some discussion over gas & electric bills.  sure, ours was high for december-january, but the ladies like it warm in the house, and i get to walk around in ... http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=123 my favorite breakfast: mmm mmm!  deeeeelicious!  (of course, when enjoying said meal in it's native country, be careful!  montezuma lives!)  this also makes me kinda sad - las manitas had some of the very best juevos mexicana....AND offered delicious watermelon agua fresca.  alas, it is gone.  goodbye! . . . thinking of messing with us? ... http://www.conradbarman.com/?p=118