Wondering how much my recent energy shift has to do with the changes in weather and me moving more toward my state of hibernation.. or is it the fact that all my buttons are being pushed or have been pushed in recent weeks. :) Not even in a bad way... just a way that makes me challenge my old thought patterns and reevaluate once again who I am, ( Read more... )

Well, I've made it through another school year and lived to tell the tale. One more day of work for me, and I'm free at last. This one feels significant because it was year 20. I'm extremely grateful for some time off to get some things accomplished. I've got some pretty big projects before me, but like I said, time is on my side. More posting to ( Read more... )

This is like a week that did not exist. On Sunday night I headed out for Chad and Bo's place. I'm still here. I could've made a break for it this afternoon, but Chad insisted I just wait until morning. It's been a good time. We've done our own thing a lot, and the time has actually gone by with remarkable speed. They have been wonderful hosts ( Read more... )

I'm really trying to be positive and to heal as quickly as possible, but ok already! I've already missed out on fun on Friday and have pretty much spent my first two days of vacation in bed. I just cancelled Monday's activities too. My friend was supposed to come over for me (and all the other "aunties") to meet her two month old son, Luke. She ( Read more... )

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New stove, range hood and dishwasher on the way! Yay! The timing is not perfect, and I went as economical as possible, but it will be great to have them. The oven heating element needed replacing (burners and broiler worked fine). Would have been a simple fix save the fact that the stove is 29 years old (and you can no longer even see serial ( Read more... )

Tonight the heavy freeze will be here, so it was pick while the pickin' is good. At this point, I pretty much picked all colors--I'll pickle the green ones and make salsa with the rest. There were more on the vines, but we're kind of down to survival of the fittest. My chard planted in spring is going strong and loving the cold. I still haven't ( Read more... )

Yep, I'm still alive. Thanks for askin'! :) Not really a lot to report, other than that I picked an assload of tomatoes tonight, and there are as many more to pick within the next few days.

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Ok, it's way past time that I at least make a concerted effort to learn Spanish. I've dabbled with it before, and quite honestly, I think I have a learning disability when it comes to second language acquisition! It's frustrating to me, as I generally pick things up pretty quickly. Any recommendations on language learning programs? I'll do some ( Read more... )

Little bit of productivity and a good bit of nothin' today. Fighting off a UTI. :( I contemplated going to the doctor this evening, but realized I had five days of antibiotic on hand--my friend, C, had another 4 1/2 days of the same. I also had a few of the pills that make your pee orange. It's exactly what they would do for me if I went in. ( Read more... )