My Life 2008

Do You Make New Year's Resolutions?

I usually don't make New Year's resolutions because I find that they are easily ignored. On the other hand, throughout the year I do set new goals and try to... Continue reading "Do You Make New Year's Resolutions?"

It's a Two-Dog-One-Kitten Escape!

As I sit down to write this email, my voice is hoarse from screaming at the top of my lungs when earlier I suffered a two-dog-one-kitten escape through the front... Continue reading "It's a Two-Dog-One-Kitten Escape!"

Cranberry Sauce with Raspberries

I know. I know. Bloggers usually share their Thanksgiving recipes BEFORE Thanksgiving, but I didn't think of it at the time. We had a wonderful holiday at my parents' house.... Continue reading "Cranberry Sauce with Raspberries"

Five a Day

Chatting with my business coach today, lamenting for the umpteenth time about how difficult it is for me to deal with all the paper than comes across my desk, she... Continue reading "Five a Day"

Kitty Drama

We've been having a bit of kitty drama at our house recently. We got a new kitten from the rescue shelter, and she's really cute and completely friendly and lovable.... Continue reading "Kitty Drama"

The Remember Song

I was just listening to Tom Rush's Remember Song on my desktop iTunes player. It is part of the Judy Collins Wildflower Festival album I picked up at eMusic.... Continue reading "The Remember Song"

Halloween Photo Tips

Last time I saw my friend Audri Lanford, she was carrying a huge camera case, and was bubbling over with enthusiasm for her new hobby, photography. Then she told me... Continue reading "Halloween Photo Tips"

My Weekend in New York

I just returned from a trip with the kids to New York. We had a great time. I wish I knew how many miles we walked. Highlights were Atlantic Avenue... Continue reading "My Weekend in New York"

Terrible Jet Lag

Whee! We had a great time on the cruise, but are happy to be home. I have terrible jet lag; been waking up everyday at 4AM. Because I am in... Continue reading "Terrible Jet Lag"

First Photos from Cruise

The first time I tried to upload photos to Flickr using the on ship Wifi, it just didn't cooperate. This time I chose fewer photos, and had the Flickr uploader... Continue reading "First Photos from Cruise"

Tomorrow We Leave for Southampton

Tomorrow we are leaving for Southampton, where we will pick up our cruise ship, and be off for two and half weeks. I do get a bit of the pre-trip... Continue reading "Tomorrow We Leave for Southampton"

The Cruise is Booked!

As some of you may already know, this is the first time in twenty-years that my husband and I have been alone for two whole months. My son (who is... Continue reading "The Cruise is Booked!"

Random Daily Quotes

I had a hard getting back into the swing of work on Tuesday, after a long 4th of July weekend off. One thing I did get done though, was to... Continue reading "Random Daily Quotes"

The Server's Down!

For Mother's Day, I scored a beautiful bouquet of red roses, a ceramic sun for my patio wall, and a chaise lounge for the patio. I had been wanting a... Continue reading "The Server's Down!"

On Giving and Getting Thanked

I just received a big packet of thank you notes from the students of Gunston Middle School in Arlington, Virginia. Through DonorsChoose.org, I helped them purchase a number of 24... Continue reading "On Giving and Getting Thanked"

Bittersweet Empty Nest

Just got the great news that my son got the summer undergraduate research fellowship he applied for. And about a month ago, my daughter was accepted as a counselor-in-training at... Continue reading "Bittersweet Empty Nest"