My Life 2007

Being an Evacuee

The first irony of our evacuation was that we had offered our home as shelter to others. As we were scurrying out, we got a call from friends announcing they... Continue reading "Being an Evacuee"

Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted

A small glimmer of good news: the mandatory evacuation order has been lifted for my hometown of Solana Beach. The news arrived about an hour ago. But with the fires... Continue reading "Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted"

The Evacuation

Our story began on Sunday afternoon, when smoky clouds filled the sky from two fires that were raging in San Diego. Later that evening, ash started falling... very reminiscent of... Continue reading "The Evacuation"

Why I Own a Rice Cooker

My new rice cooker is so amazing! It makes all kinds of rice perfectly and easily, without any boil overs, ever. But I never had one or even wanted before... Continue reading "Why I Own a Rice Cooker"

Wash and Dry iPod Shuffle

I guess the title gives away the punchline of this story. But here goes anyway. I have written before about using my tiny iPod Shuffle for audiobooks from Audible. I... Continue reading "Wash and Dry iPod Shuffle"

$105 to Learn our Kitty is in Heat

Last month, on a rare hot San Diego day, our ten-month old kitty was panting. Now we have dogs that pant plenty, but we'd never seen a cat pant. Long... Continue reading "$105 to Learn our Kitty is in Heat"

Toilet Paper Origami

Toilet paper origami My mother-in-law has toilet paper origami in her guest bathroom. I felt awful using it. I'm sure she didn't mean for me to feel awful using... Continue reading "Toilet Paper Origami"

Getting Things Done

Do you ever listen to books on tape or on an iPod? I have become a huge fan of listening to audio books on my iPod Shuffle ... mostly in... Continue reading "Getting Things Done"

No Reservations

As Howard and I were returning from our four-day road trip, I noticed that "No Reservations" is playing at our local theater. While I don't know anything about the movie,... Continue reading "No Reservations"

Virginia Tech Massacre Leaves Me Nearly Speechless

The Virginia Tech massacre has left me nearly speechless. But at this point in the events, what strikes me most is that MANY teachers and students recognized Cho as troubled,... Continue reading "Virginia Tech Massacre Leaves Me Nearly Speechless"

Hag Sameach and Sharing Links Update

Hag Sameach to my Jewish readers. My daughter thought this year's seder was the longest ever! It was also the first in nineteen years without my son in attendance. But... Continue reading "Hag Sameach and Sharing Links Update"

Hit and Run: Part Two

I got a call from Officer Rena yesterday afternoon. The San Diego Police showed up at the house of the woman who ran from the scene of our accident yesterday.... Continue reading "Hit and Run: Part Two"

My First Hit and Run

About an hour ago a woman in a silver BMW X5 SUV backed into me at a street light where I was waiting behind her to make a right turn.... Continue reading "My First Hit and Run"

Barking Like a Dog

Last week I was totally whipped by a case of bronchitis. And even though I am still barking like a dog, today is the first day in eight that I... Continue reading "Barking Like a Dog"

Is Yawning Contagious?

My daughter is doing a project for Biology ... and needs your help. Can you watch this 14-second video, and answer the one-question poll below it?... Continue reading "Is Yawning Contagious?"

Our New Kitty

Would you like a peak at our new Maine Coon kitty? She's two months old, and doesn't have a name yet. Names under consideration are Boo, Snookums, Pepper and Twinkle.... Continue reading "Our New Kitty"