Well, the two oak chests of drawers are here. The dresser and nightstands we were using are gone, on their way across town. Then the guys will come back for the armoire and a few other things. Progress! Unfortunately, the…
Katie Camp Photos
It’s a bit frustrating looking through all the camp pictures and seeing other girls over and over again, with very few of Katie. But then, I know that she’s busy doing and enjoying, and isn’t the kind of person who…
Quiet Time
It’s quiet now. Shelley and I are the only ones here, and the neighborhood kids aren’t outside playing yet. I’m sitting here looking out my window at the tree growing just off our porch. I love that tree. It is…
GSD Day
So today is a “gettin’ shit done” day around here. We’ll be rewarded by having curiousmay9, wordcandlemage and “hasn’t succumbed to the LJ cult yet” J joining us at 4 for food and gaming. We’re keeping at least two of…
Quote, Birthday Girl, Age of LJ Users
To admit you were wrong is to declare you are wiser now than before. –Anonymous Happy Birthday to damiana_swan! Not a month early, this time 😉 According to this, it’s definitely not just my impression that I’m older than most…
Yes, I’ve Probably Gone Right Over the Edge
I’m reading Sink Reflections, the book by Marla Cilley (aka FlyLady). A friend loaned me her copy. There’s some interesting stuff in there, but for me, getting to it requires pushing past the anti-feminist slant and Christian stuff. I’m annoyed…
Divorces & Kids & Moving
Post-Divorce Move Can Be Bad For Kids Is this a surprise to ANYONE?
Men in Tights & Movie
Men in tights (and why we love them) I seldom care about seeing any movie in the theater, but I do believe I want to go see Pirates of the Caribbean. Somebody catch sambear, as he may be feeling faint…
Katie at Camp
Oh! I signed up for a web-based thing so I can see photos from Katie’s camp and send her emails that are printed out and given to her each day. If anyone else is interested in sending messages to her,…
Quotes, Artist’s Way, & More
To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive. –Robert Louis Stevenson I’m reading the chapter “Week 2: Recovering a Sense of…