Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Sad News
My middle son is going to live with his father for a semester.
I’m sad about it. But it’s not about me. It’s about him, trying something new and hoping for certain improvements in his life. So I … Read the rest!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Gourds!
We went to an HEB in the middle of nowhere the other day. (HEB is a big ol’ grocery chain in Texas.) Out in front of the store, they had crates of bagged gourds and mini pumpkins for $1.50 … Read the rest!
Friday, November 2, 2007
“You were destined for a pauper’s grave.”
You wouldn’t think listening to depressing songs would cheer a person up… or maybe you would. Maybe you know.
I am undergoing stress lately, so I listen to sad songs from the ’90s … Read the rest!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Right Now
1. I am tired because tonight we did CathE’s workout instead of Gilad’s, and CathE is driven by demons. My triceps tremble and burn.
2. I am sad, tired, annoyed, resigned because my children’s dad is trying, aGAIN, … Read the rest!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
The Dark Is Rising, people!
Just have to say this real fast, before it’s too late.
If you read The Dark Is Rising, by Susan Cooper, as a child and you thought it was awesome, and you:
a) don’t … Read the rest!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Possible Reasons to Get Into Shape
Not my reasons, necessarily. Just hypothetical ones.
1. To fit into better clothing.
2. To wear a certain Halloween costume that you didn’t feel comfortable wearing before.
3. To participate in activities you were … Read the rest!
Monday, October 1, 2007
eBay Sale
You guys, I’m selling some crafty products on eBay, meaning products I crafted myself, as well as a few other things. Feel free to look at them or to ignore them, as you please. Either way, it won’t … Read the rest!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Lately
I used to never drink red wine but now I only drink red wine. I’ve gone from merlot to cabernet and chianti, and next must be shiraz.
We bought our cat a water fountain. She likes to drink the … Read the rest!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
No One Knows What It’s Like to Be the Fat Pants
Okay, so only some of y’all will recognize this feeling that I’m about to describe. But I’ll go ahead and describe it. You know how, when you cross the … Read the rest!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Things I Do When You’re Not Looking
I.
I listen to other people’s conversations. Not in the eavesdroppy way that some people do it — listening for something interesting and giggling within at my naughtiness — but in a very … Read the rest!