Today, and for the last 3 days, it's been too cold for uncovered skin. I almost broke the camera, and froze my fingers off today trying to take pics of The Schmuppy romping in the snow. The risks we take for the sake of art.

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Today my boss told me my position will be eliminated at the end of this month. I had a feeling it was coming, so I'm not feeling shocked or angry. Just a bit sad. I've enjoyed this workplace a lot ( Read more... )

Okay, okay. Life since the flood has been overall good.

( Joy, sorrow, gratitude and TMI behind the cut. )

So I'll start back slowly. Inspired by bitterlawngnome's recent post, here's my version of the Random Yahoo Question iPod

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So Iowa City is flooded. It's been a low-grade adventure for me so far, but some people are having to live in their friends' basements for awhile, and some are at the shelters. My friend SuSu Kitty works at the county animal shelter, which is flooded out. She's having to pull 16 hour shifts at the fairgrounds with the puppies, kitties, etc. What ( Read more... )

We are finally moved into our lovely cottage. After much chaos, sweating, swearing and a few sore body parts, we got it all in.

I live with the people I love the most. Yee-ha!

The Cat was Trapped and Scraped! Then she got a root canal and had a giant lump in her face. Thanks be to cats, she is okay ( Read more... )

We went to an amazing wedding on Saturday. The bride and groom are both former co-opers, now living at the local Friends boarding school ( Read more... )

Internet time is somewhat lean. In the time I do have, I can't seem to tear myself away from the I Blame The Patriarchy message boards.Real life happenings are fast and furious. Here's just a few that seem interesting ( Read more... )

At beckyzoole's behest, here's a

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...a cottage of our own!

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