While going through some old stuff, I just came across something precious—the letter in which Sam and his kids invited me to move in with them. It reads: Sunday, April 18, 1999 Dear Cynthia, You are welcome here. You are…
Biblical Standards
An interesting look at Biblical standards: Just How Biblical Do You Want to Be?
Martial Arts Again
shadowkatt tried another martial arts studio tonight. It’s at the Choi Kwang Do International Headquarters, founded by Grandmaster Choi himself. One plus was that there were other students, including other teens with whom she might strike up friendships. Another is…
Monday Evening
shadowkatt went to see Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World with a group of teens today, including new friend C (distinct from old friend C, and now I realize that I need use-names for both girls). They…
Goodman Quote
Enjoyment is not a goal, it is a feeling that accompanies important ongoing activity. –Paul Goodman
Saturday Morning
sambear made us a lovely breakfast—thank you, sweetie! I’ve gotten the kitchen clean other than the floor, which I’ll have to ask someone else to do (I’m having trouble with mopping well enough to get all the corners/under the edge…
Saturday Evening
I sat down today at curiousmay9 ‘s house and stitched not just to keep my hands busy while something else was happening, but just to stitch. That hasn’t happened in quite a while. I enjoyed it. Okay, I enjoyed it…
Allergy Testing for Katie
shadowkatt went back for allergy testing today, and made it through without anaphylaxis this time. Yay! She took steroids for three days beforehand to prevent that, as well as having EMLA cream slathered on her arms an hour beforehand to…
Birthday, STEM, Writing
Happy Birthday livefalcon! I keep seeing those radio-controlled cars all over the place. If you have a kid in that range and are considering buying one, wouldn’t one of these kits be more fun? I have no idea how the…
Birthday Ladies!
Happy Birthday allessindra and hlynna!