So - I tried being more transparent about my opinions on facebook. Huge failure. Apparently, that forum will now be forever used to celebrate with my acquaintances when I read that they are 'heading to the store for milk'. I'm so torn. Half of me wants to just live my happy little life with my baby and my husband in the rust belt and not care about ( Read more... )

I realized in a phone conversation today that I am different things to a lot of different people... I was talking to a friend, a pretty good friend, about her weekend plans and she said she was going to a Christmas party she didn't want to go to because the hostess was a Republican and had 'backwards' ideas about everything... ...and it occurred to ( Read more... )

I have said it before and I will just quickly repeat myself. Please inform yourself and vote tomorrow. Voting is our right, privilege and our responsibility. Please take the time to carefully and seriously consider those who represent you and prayerfully cast your ballot tomorrow ( Read more... )

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Yesterday I was trying to keep Isaac occupied while Steve warmed his breakfast bottle. We were looking in the mirror together. Isaac was focusing intently on his hand and its movements in the mirror. I could see him trying to figure out what it was and how he was or if he was controlling it. His brow was furled with concentration… It took my ( Read more... )

Unbelieveably enough, I had forgotten about livejournal for quite some time and I'm sorry for that! I actually like this format and I had a lot of fun last week reading through my old entries! I so wish I would have the discipline to keep a paper journal, but alas, it appears I am a slave to technology ( Read more... )

I was just reminded that LJ exists. Is anyone contributing to this or reading it?

mmm - it's getting chilly outside! I love Fall. I'm sorry - I know lots of people who don't like it. I love it. The colors are BEAUTIFUL this year and I have a new blessing... Hines Dr. I take it home whenever I can and see all the beautiful colors - it's very relaxing after a work day ( Read more... )

oh my gosh, what were we thinking? We'll never be done with this painting ( Read more... )

Well, hi - gentle readers! I haven't seen LJ in so long, I'm glad to check in ( Read more... )