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It's that time of year again!
I almost have all of my holiday cards in the mail, which means I have to finish up this here little summary of 2011. It's been an interesting year to say the least and definitely a year I will look back at fondly. I never feel like I get to see my friends and family enough tough. The older I get the faster time passes on by. So many people are ( Read more... ) -
MUSIC
This year marked a major decrease in musical activity for me. For my fortieth birthday in January I had a get together and sang about 5 songs. This was my only semi-public performance for all of 2011. It makes me sad to have such an important thing in my life take a back seat like it has this year. I also understand the cycle of life and how ( Read more... ) -
My ROOMATES
The sad news for me this year was when my beloved companion Elsa Noir passed in March. She was an old girl that was having neurological problems. It was just time. I stayed by her side and said my goodbyes as she peacefully passed. She was only with me for a few years, but was such a wonderful companion. She is greatly missed ( Read more... ) -
WORK
I spent most of the year in the office entering prints into the AFIS system and searching for the "bad guys". It's a marked change from working in the field. I didn't even see one dead body in 2011. Of course that doesn't mean there weren't any homicides; it's just that I don't get to see them anymore. I'm ok with that! I've been polishing my ( Read more... ) -
The HOUSE
Work has been slow on the house this year, but steady. The kitchen is still gutted and in progress, but I hope to have the walls back up soon. Most of the major work has been done, including tearing down the old shelving, and extending the water and gas lines by about 5 feet to make room for a new and improved laundry area. I have a few little ( Read more... ) -
My HEALTH
2011 was a healthy year for me as I tried my best to avoid most things I'm allergic to. Not having a kitchen to cook in made it difficult at times, but I have become an expert slow cooker with my crockpot. My back issues have been stable and my weekly pilates sessions really help keep my pain to a low level. -
TRAVEL
In an attempt to save money this year, I had some small mini-adventures in 2011 instead of an all out vacation. In March I visited St. Charles, MO to see my friend Lee get married. It's a small community just outside of St. Louis with some interesting U.S. history (Lewis/Clark expedition stopping point). The wedding was a special ceremony in a ( Read more... ) -
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for taking the time and interest to actually find/load this page. I'm trying something a little different this year to keep my costs low, and yet get even more information and photos out. The holiday cards I sent out are my way of being able to "handmake" cards for everyone on my list. The photos on the cards are two of my creations ( Read more... ) -
MUSIC
Sometime in the last six months, I met Hiro Yamagata, a wonderful artist, and a true inspiration. He came into my life at an interesting time; a time when I needed some refueling. Over our last few conversations, he has really said the things I needed to hear to get myself back on track with what is important. It's interesting how life puts ( Read more... ) -
MY ROOMATES
My four-legged furry friends are all doing well and keep me smiling at home. My only desire is to be able to bring them with me whereever I go.
Gibberoo is getting to be an old man now. I forget the exact year he was born, but he must be close to 14 years old. He doesn't show it in the slightest and thankfully has never had any health problems ( Read more... )