Had a great evening with Ted and April. We had our annual birthday/anniversary celebration and took it on the road. Stopped in Hollyweird, just because. Then went further South to Medieval Times. I've never been and I had such a good time ( Read more... )

Today I ventured into the Whole Foods Market. Dolmas and edamame salad. I never knew ( Read more... )

I saw a bookswapping community on LJ and posted a comment to someone's request for books, but there didn't seem to be much activity and I don't know if I want to list books there or not. I have so many that I donate a box or so every couple of months just so I can move about my room without tripping over the piles ( Read more... )

Two weeks ago I found out a really good friend is dying of lung cancer. I have been completely preoccupied with her and her situation ever since. No surprise. I cry when I'm: walking the dog, taking a shower, driving and just before I fall asleep. And I pretend nothing is wrong everywhere else. Especially with her ( Read more... )

I just finished The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. Cover to cover in one day. It's been a long time since a book captured me this completely.

I highly recommend reading it. Of course, you may not get anyting else done, but it's worth it!

1. What did you have for breakfast this morning? If you didn't have breakfast, why not ( Read more... )

Two birthday parties today: Ayden's first and Tami's thirty-fourth, back to back. Seven hours of families and friends. Lord, I am tired ( Read more... )

Jerry got a call about an hour ago from his son, Derrick who is stationed at Camp Pendleton. He ships out tomorrow for the Middle East. No word yet on where he will be. Says he'll let us know when he gets there ( Read more... )

Hiding in plain sight. But surely it was just a matter of time.

Merry Christmas Tidings from my not quite in-laws ( Read more... )