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Nine Years
Nine years ago tonight, I was hanging out in a hotel room with my sister, trying to get to sleep at a decent hour so I'd be ready for a very full day the next morning ( Read more... ) -
Formative Moments
I want to write about the most formative moments in my adult life, but I don't really have the time right now. So, a list, to work from later ( Read more... ) -
This American Life
Wow! It's been a year since I posted last. Oops!
Tonight, Ray and I went out, in one more celebration of Ray's birthday, we went out to see the live broadcast of This American Life. It was wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and I highly recommend that YOU go see the rebroadcast this coming Tuesday. It was really moving and entertain, and ( Read more... ) -
Mom-mom-mom
This evening, I was making dinner and setting the table while Miranda was playing on the floor. A few times, she crawled toward me, but I was rushing around, so I smiled or talked to her, but didn't stop. Finally, after I'd walked passed her one more time, she let out a small, frustrated cry and said "Mom-om-om ( Read more... ) -
12 Books -- How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe.
My second book review for the 12 Book Challenge:
I'm going to give something away: How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, by Charles Yu, is not a science fiction novel. Even though this is the story of a time-machine repairman, the "science fictional" concepts in this novel are strictly a metaphor ( Read more... ) -
Ski Trip
This past weekend, Ray, Miranda, and I took a short vacation to Bend, Oregon. We booked a really good deal: about $580 for three nights in a condo hotel room and three days worth of lift tickets at Mount Bachelor, and drove down to Bend. It was a seven hour drive, and it went remarkably well, even with Miranda. We left at 3-ish, just in time for ( Read more... ) -
Food
I kind of love cooking for Miranda. Is that strange? It's not like her foods are all that interesting, mostly simple vegetables, beans, or some meats, with one or two spices. She's had a little toast, some rice, a few fruits. They are all very simple foods, but each one is something completely new for her. It's exciting to see the look on her ( Read more... ) -
12 Books -- The Happiness Project
The first book I finished for the 12 Books in 12 Months commitment was The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin. (I haven't written a book review in a long time, so please bare with me ( Read more... ) -
Nanowrimo
I've got an idea for a novel, Nanowrimo style, that I can't wait to run with. I haven't felt this excited about writing in a long time, so I really don't know how long my enthusiasm will stick with me. I do know, though, that I don't have the time in my life, right now, to do an all out, sit down and just write, Nanowrimo style project. And I'm ( Read more... ) -
Goals -- Check In
About a month ago, I posted a list of goals to achieve before my 33rd birthday. Monday was my 32nd birthday, so I've got about a year to go. One month down, one year to go. So, I thought I'd check in. I'll keep myself honest, keep myself on track, maybe update a little bit ( Read more... )