So, we're closer to buying a new house. The value crashed hard on this one, and we're now 90k upside down, when we walked in with 40k equity. So, we've found a way to get around the mess, and are no longer paying for this house, opting instead to save some money and get a new one. That is exciting. We weren't really excited when we bought this ( Read more... )

I just put my son on a plane back to Montana. He was here for just over a week. It was nice, but demanding teenage boys are not something I'm familiar with. I took it in stride, but now that it's over, I'm very tired, and very thankful for the quiet and calm of my normal life. Except, starting this week, my normal is abnormal ( Read more... )

I am so very tired. I have allergies and a cold, and this winning combination makes a lady feel like poop. Add that to terrible cramps, and there is joy to be had by all ( Read more... )

Life doesn't really change much 'round the Smith household. We're just chugging along, in spite of the never ending remodeling. We finally replaced the carport door! I love not being afraid to go to the fridge in my undies in the middle of the night now. The last door was mostly window, and who ever had the brainiac idea to put a hollow core door ( Read more... )

Let's see... where did I leave off ( Read more... )

Rest in peace, Bettie Page. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_en_ot/obit_bettie_page

I spent the day in thought ( Read more... )

If you can get past his bouncing around in what appears to be a public restroom, he really has a lot to say.

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I have been blessed with abnormally good health my whole life. In spite of treating my body like total crap the majority of the time, it has been very kind, forgiving and reliable ( Read more... )

We are leaving this evening.
It will be a long drive, and as much as I loath road trips, I think it might be fun.
I get to meet my son.