Monthly Archives: May 2009

Old friends, reunited.

There are a handful of musical artists who epitomize my childhood.  The singers and albums that defined my teenage years.  The ones whose voice can instantly transport you to that time, like it was just yesterday. For me, that short … Continue reading

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EPU: Whoa. Like, spring, dude.

Ok all you garden-y types.  Time for a long overdue Eternal Project Update. Yes yes, it’s been awhile since I’ve updated you on the goings-on in my never ending backyard improvement project.  I’ve been remiss.  Lax in my duties.  Being … Continue reading

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Vampires. I haz them.

Apparently I’ve invited vampires into my life.  Not the blood sucking, Nosferatu-ian undead creepy kind, but the time sucking, caffeine-endorsed kind.  And not just invited, but welcomed, sat on the couch and chit chatted, made them tea and crumpets, handed … Continue reading

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The wisdom of the day

Be willing to ask for help. Be willing to help when asked. It is these small gestures of Giving and receiving Needing and offering That make up a life worth living. Balance.

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Mental fortitude, or how to pretend bad stuff didn’t happen

A very very bad thing happened to me last night.  A gruesome, bone-chilling thing. Allow me to set the scene. One of the things I love about my house is warm nights on my front porch.  Sitting in my low … Continue reading

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The Fair Returns.

I have very important news to tell you, interwebs.  You best sit down. Sitting? Ok. So, I tend to scoff at screaming squealy fangirl/fanboi displays.  And when I say tend to, I mean seriously people, have some dignity, would you?  … Continue reading

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Google me this…

Google me this, interwebs. One of my favorite things about website stats tracking are the search terms that people use which somehow leads them to wind up on my blog.  Is it fate that guides your little optical mouse to … Continue reading

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