Tagged by frabjousdave. Here are the rules: Each person tagged posts seven random facts about themselves, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog ( Read more... )

I have a theory (only one in a battery of crazy ideas) that says that people who like people tend to anthropomorphize more. They'll name things, and give them gender when they discuss them ( Read more... )

It's always easy for me to lose track of the season in the city. Growing up in more rural environs, there were always botanical clues to keep you in tune. I've generally adapted, but every once in a while I find myself missing some of the more subtle signposts of spring. Yesterday, I realized I probably haven't seen a buttercup in a decade ( Read more... )

I had really planned to post this yesterday, as much as a reminder to myself as anything. But it got late and I forgot. Tsk ( Read more... )

A number of years ago, I received an injury that in effect dismantled my left shoulder and all of the supporting back muscles. Reconstructing a shoulder is a process that takes takes much more time than one might like it to, and disrupted aspects of my life very considerably. About three years ago, day to day demands could finally be dealt with ( Read more... )

Some projects need to wait until the time is right. So, although I've wished to try my hand at a blanket made from recycled, felted sweaters, I had decided to wait until spring, when I felt people would be spring cleaning and getting rid of such things ( Read more... )

Habit really is a terrible thing. Having fallen out of the habit of posting to LJ, I'm finding it difficult to break myself back into the habit ( Read more... )

I've just had the oddest after work snack, even by my standards. Mini shredded wheat and a can of fizzy red wine. This is what happens when I don't make Sunday night grocery shopping.

All right, I admit to some residual guilt over not updating ( Read more... )

It's been so long since I've actually written publicly here, it feels awkward and stilted to do so. Hmm. I suspect that the only solution to that is to write here more often ( Read more... )