I wanted to thank you all for your nice words over the last few days. Part of me feels a little silly for making such a fuss over a dog who, after all, I only had for a day. Most of me, though, knows that I'll always be a little sad about losing my little Loki. He'll always be my first dog and my first time losing a pet to something other than ( Read more... )

Loki died this morning.

To the irresponsible idiot who tracked Canine Parvovirus into the breeder's kennel ( Read more... )

Tonight is my last night in Philadelphia. I've packed, cleaned, lifted heavy objects, hit my head on doorknobs, and stressed until my brain hurts, but I think I'm ready to go. I've said goodbye to everyone I need to say goodbye to, and I've prepared myself as best as I can for the hassle of dealing with movers, the trip, and the experience of ( Read more... )

I'm writing this from Estes Park, CO, which has been the location of the Hagler/Schwartz family reunion. It was really interesting. It wasn't just seeing all these people to whom I find myself related (but have never seen before in my life). I also loved seeing all the old family pictures from the late 1800s and all through the 1900s. I've now ( Read more... )

So, uh... It's been two months since I've updated this thing. Two whole months. Yikes. I'd say that I won't let that happen again, but... Nah. I don't want to make a liar out of myself and I'm sure none of you would believe me anyway. Here's a quick rundown of my life (the most interesting parts anyway ( Read more... )

...or in other words, there's been a change of plans. A big change ( Read more... )

Good lord. Geraldine Ferraro and her ilk are making me seriously ashamed to self-identify as a feminist ( Read more... )

Things are changing, folks. I may be leaving Philly sooner rather than later (by which I mean in a matter of months, rather than a couple of years). I'll explain when I know more. No point getting all worked up if it doesn't happen, right?

I keep meaning to update this thing, since the last time I posted was before my defense, but I've been so busy/allergic to this entire city/braindead (sometimes all at once) that I haven't gotten around to it. Quick points before I crash for the night ( Read more... )