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Yet Another Wedding Tradition
Written Tuesday, February 23rd ( Read more... ) -
Retail Therapy Overload
Written Tuesday, February 23rd ( Read more... ) -
Maybe the Sparkles Are a Sign of Oxygen Deprivation? Whichever Road to Bliss...
The hardest part of dance is the hour or so before when I try to dredge up some energy. Nevermind that the activity is rewarding and revitalizing both mentally and physically and I will happily find enough energy once I'm good and started. It's just hard when I already feel like I'm at an energy bottom and know that however much fun it may be, it ( Read more... ) -
Yup, I'm "Pesky" All Right
I just found out that the true word for what I am is pescetarian (the "sc" is pronounced "sk" in English despite the Italian root). I've known for awhile that I'm not a true vegetarian because I still eat shrimp and occasional fish or other crustaceans, but I didn't know what the word was. A pescetarian eats seafood, fruits, nuts, grains, ( Read more... ) -
My Complaining Should Be Easier to Ignore Than My Name
The wonderfully spunky soprano who usually sits next to me in choir was sick this past Sunday and yesterday at choir practice as well. Unfortunately, she has a part in a small ensemble and choir for a crazy piece we're singing this Sunday. It's not a huge part; it's the middle line of a three-part women's trio singing in close chords alternating ( Read more... ) -
More to Love About Used Books Than Just the Price
I love getting books where other people have left notes and random things between the pages. A few weeks ago, I ordered a used book of wonderful Indian stories for my storyteller friend and Spain, and one previous owner had tucked several magazine pictures of Australian animals between the pages. The featured animals had nothing to do with the ( Read more... ) -
At Least I Decorated My Desk at Work
I'm not carving a jack-o-lantern this year. I've run into too many people who have expressed hostility or condescension toward Halloween, and it's just killed my joy over it this year. Some of them are silly enough to suggest we're inviting evil to take root by participating. I know I shouldn't let it bother me and there are always people like ( Read more... ) -
Tiny Blessings
Written Thursday, September 10th, 2009 ( Read more... ) -
Second Verse: A Little Bit Louder and a Little Bit Worse!*
Written Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 ( Read more... ) -
Country Treasure Hunting
Written Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 ( Read more... )