Archive for January, 2009

Do You Ever?

Monday, January 19th, 2009 Posted in Life Questions | 4 Comments »

Do you ever want to get in the car and drive to Connecticut? Read more..

Links

Saturday, January 17th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments »

Too.Cold.No.More.Thoughts. Will link to people who have thoughts: Seth Godin - just mentioned him again to someone last night. He's a marketing guru, but his words apply to all of us. We're ... Read more..

Wind Chill

Friday, January 16th, 2009 Posted in Exasperation, Family, History | 3 Comments »

I did something for you yesterday. I bet you weren't even aware of it, but that's how giving I am. Let's review: That's the temp outside yesterday - and so far today. ... Read more..

Exasperation Pt. 5: Waving

Thursday, January 15th, 2009 Posted in Exasperation, Family | 6 Comments »

Admit it, how many of you feel, as I do, infernally stupid trying to get faucets to turn on in public restrooms? They could at least have some sort of light ... Read more..

24 Update

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Posted in TV | 6 Comments »

Oh, and see, I was right. No Cubs fan would be a terrorist aiding guy. Good on ya, Tony.I totally feel your anger and your pain. But don't give up. It ... Read more..

Pet Shop Boy…And Girls

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Posted in Family | 10 Comments »

There are certain ideas and things you pull out as a mother to keep your kids occupied. This is one I hadn't thought of. You take the Sunday paper ads and ... Read more..

TV Roundup

Monday, January 12th, 2009 Posted in TV | 7 Comments »

The shows we're watching: 1. Top Chef. I'm just amazed that these contestants can come up with such great recipes in such a short time. The recipe I come up ... Read more..

Thanks, Poo!

Friday, January 9th, 2009 Posted in Exasperation, Family, History | 9 Comments »

Poop has taught me a lot about life and what to expect from life and how to deal with the literal and figurative poo life serves up. I'm not talking ... Read more..

Thursday Things

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 Posted in Books | No Comments »

Just so you know, I've decided to give the mind the upperhand. Nothing in life is accomplished if your mind isn't engaged. It brought to mind the song from Winnie-the-Pooh: Dum ... Read more..

Book List 2009

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 Posted in Books | No Comments »

(I've highlighted the ones I would recommend to you.) 1. The Winter of Her Discontent; Haines, Kathryn Miller; 324; 1/8/09 2. I Was Told There'd Be Cake; 1/11/09 3. Still Life With Chickens; ... Read more..