Toby update
Toby spent the night in my oldest son’s room. Starbuck spent the night in the living room, instead of on my bed like she normally does. Was she guarding the whole house from Toby? I don’t know. After … Read the rest!
Oh, here’s a good cliched post topic — New Year’s resolutions!
1. Write a bunch of stuff.
I have so much stuff to write, I feel guilty sitting here writing this blog entry. I have so much stuff I’m contractually … Read the rest!
A Plainclotheshorse
Sometimes I want to tell y’all what I find at the thrift stores, and maybe post pictures of my finds, but then I don’t, because I’ve realized that I like pretty boring clothes.
Today, for instance, I am … Read the rest!
reminder of what I have
2007 has been a disappointing year for me, for various reasons beyond my control. A year of rejections, failures, unexpected expenses and medical dramas. I’m calling it, in my mind, a year of learning experiences … Read the rest!
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!
Days of Our NPR
I’m all wrapped up in the Pakistan drama as it’s revealed to me each morning by NPR. This morning I made my boyfriend listen to it, and then we found out details that compelled me to … Read the rest!
Extreme Annoyance
You aren’t going to know what I mean if you don’t know Houston streets, but I’m going to say this, anyway. There sure are a lot of stupid, rude people driving down Allen Parkway in the mornings lately. … Read the rest!
“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!
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!
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!
