Monthly Archives: February 2008

I was attending a New Hire Orientation for a new job.  I had worn what I thought was a beautiful blouse patterned with young old-fashioned ladies holding large flowers, but when I looked more closely, I saw that the "flowers" … Continue reading →

The home computer is currently dead (YES!!! AWESOME!!! Unexpected expense # 243 for this year!  So glad we have a savings . . . account . . . er . . . so glad we can now actually start building … Continue reading →

I was being chased, along with my partner.  We were in an enormous library with dozens of floors, each floor a different layout with hallways, reading rooms, study carrels.  It should have been relatively easy to lose our pursuers given … Continue reading →

By the way, if you haven’t checked out Wonder Women this week, do.  Such a hilarious parade of bad date experiences is not something to be missed.

We’re having a bonfire tonight.   In it is going the huge old monkey that’s been on my back since the end of 2004.  2004 was the year that I finished up being a grad student, acted professionally in a … Continue reading →

·        I really loathe Alicia Keys’s voice.  I know she’s supposed to be one of the good ones.  But I just can’t listen to her.  She wails.  Like a basset hound.  It sets my teeth on edge. ·        I got … Continue reading →

I started a blog about the places where it is appropriate to take a child.  I wanted opinions from my MASSES of readers.  Then I realized – I know what I think!  And I don’t care what ya’ll think!  So … Continue reading →

AMENDED BELOW   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7246003.stm   How many more before we do something?   I work with a bunch of hunters.  They love hunting.  They love their guns.  And I think hunting, the way they do it – that’s just fine.  … Continue reading →

Happy Valentine’s Day!   Valentines I’ve gotten so far today:   1. A good morning kiss on the fingertips from Virgil 2. A beautiful surprise blanket of snow from God 3. A clever little webcam trick from my husband 4. A … Continue reading →

Patrick and I got a beautiful white duvet cover with matching shams for our wedding.  They’ve been on the guest bed since summer of ’06.  I washed them for the first time this weekend.  Shut up.  I wash the sheets after … Continue reading →