Wow. What an amazing week it's been, and it's only Thursday. Let's see ( Read more... )

Have you ever used the spell check on LJ? It's hilari-yus!

Well, you know when things are going so well it must be too good to be true? You just keep waiting for the other shoe to drop? Yesterday it dropped, almost. I was leaving work, walking to the Library in Dinkytown, and almost got run over! It was a really close call. The driver was just as spaced out as I am when I start to go home - it was a good ( Read more... )

First of all, we finally got a snowfall - at least 7" - and it is beautiful! Spent the morning shoveling out Jeff's house with him, and it felt good to do some physical labor for a change. I have been stuck in my head way too much, ever since I hung up my bicycle for the season. It is so nice to look outside and see all the wintry sparkles on ( Read more... )

What is a mother to do when separation anxiety becomes separation? Just wait and get immersed in motherly pursuits. I must try not to think about the possible dangers of being in the middle east right now, or my "babies" flying all over the place in airplanes. I will not think about the numerous Iraqi citizens queuing (sp?) lining up to register ( Read more... )

"There's no bad weather - there's just bad clothes," said Jeff. And right he is. We were expecting lows in the lower-than-low range today, and I haven't seen a thermometer, but I can tell you that as long as you are wearing a jacket that looks like a sleeping bag, two pairs of pants, gloves and a hat you will be just dandy. It's not even cold ( Read more... )

Just got back from picking Lillian up at the airport. She has been out in Berkeley and Santa Cruz trying to find a position as a grad student in her field. We are keeping our fingers crossed about Berkeley until further notice. She spent time with her cousins (daughters of my legendary brother, Neil) Willow and Portia and was pretty exhausted when ( Read more... )

We went and saw the house again today, with Tina and Lisa the Realtor (former co-worker @ U) and were pleased to run into the sellers. They were just great, and showed us everything they have done and told us all about the flora in the gardens. It is better than I had imagined! There is even a huge patch of asparagus, for pete's sake! She planted ( Read more... )

Well, here I go! I have never journaled in public before, but no time like the present, I always say. Let's see...where to begin? I will begin with my new life that seems to have taken on a life of its own ever since I winked at Jeff Schalles on Salon.com less than a year ago. Without noticing, we have fallen comfortably and solidly in love and act ( Read more... )