Monday, December 20, 2010

Mark Golden

The Side Splitting Comedian Award


For Dr. Mark Golden, who has taught us to love voles, puns, and Classics jokes.


Pauline Ripat

The Who You Gonna' Call Award
"When there's something strange
in the ancient world
Who you gonna call?
Dr. Ripat!"


For Dr. Pauline Ripat, who is the first in our line of defense against ghosts, witchcraft, and magic of all kinds. We feel safer for having her around.


Conor Whately

The Good Times Award

 

For Dr. Conor Whately, who is the only person who would consider war to be a good time.


Saturday, December 11, 2010

Pompeii in trouble

This article by CNN outlines the troubles that the site of Pompeii is currently experiencing. 

Five buildings have collapsed in the last month, including the House of the Gladiators (see photo).



If you haven't been there yet - go now - it might not be around forever.


Saturday, December 4, 2010

Happy Remi Day!

Why was everyone born around the same time?

Today is Remi Day! 

Remi, I'm so glad that you were born that I found this awesome video to entertain you on your birthday.  I hope your day is spectacular!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Happy Angie Day!

Because we haven't had enough Birthday posts lately, here's one more ...

It's Angie Day today!  
The baby of the family is finally growing up - we're so proud of you Angie!


You'll be a master juggler like this guy one day - just keep practicing!