Waiting for Sandy
Well, here we are. Our hatches are battened. Our emergency kit is filled. Our pantry is stocked. We are Boy-Scout-style prepared. We are ready. Sandy, bring it on! So far, we still have power and are just sort of going about our business like any other bad-weather day. As long as the power is on, the laundry is…
How the Rotten Cats Celebrate Autumn
The Rotten Cats love autumn, it seems. All three have been busy driving me crazy enjoying the fall decorations around our home, visiting with an old friend, and honing their haunting skills…
What’s Going On Today?
I’m going to be a bit MIA Tuesday night through Wednesday. Here’s what I’ll be doing… 1. Trying to stay as current as possible with the OnlineBlogCon 2012 posts. I came upon this online blog conference quite by accident, but I’m glad I did! It’s perfect for the life I’m living right now. 2. Sending hot…
Good for the Body, Good for the Soul
Late last week, I was feeling a bit run down. Not physically ill, but more like worn out. I know several other people – friends, colleagues, family – who have been feeling similarly or are actually sick. So I started thinking about the things that make me feel better when I am not well in…
A New Favorite
Can’t lie. Despite my much-needed afternoon off, I am still feeling a bit whirlwindish. Yes, that’s a word. English majors are allowed to make up words whenever it suits them. It’s in the handbook. Anyway… It’s Thursday so I’m joining Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop again. This week I opted for the easy prompt. (Told you…can’t…
Battery Critically Low
My cell phone is just about dead. I just tried to use it and got a message that said: “Battery Critically Low!” Out loud (because I do that), I said to my Self, “yeah, you’re not kidding.”
Treading Water
Ever have one of those days where you feel like you just can’t get ahead? Welcome to my Monday.
Ten Things I Love/Hate About Me
Know that saying, “The more things change, the more they stay the same?” It’s actually a French proverb, attributed to French novelist Alphonse Karr. An often-debated topic is whether people can actually change or whether a person’s nature is constant throughout his or her life. In considering this question, I thought of several things about…
By Request
For your weekend viewing pleasure (and because Batman is my favorite super hero), here is a short video requested by the Fab Hub.
Five Friday Favorites – Pumpkin Edition
It’s time once again for Five Friday Favorites! Autumn is in glorious full-color swing and to celebrate, this week I am listing my five favorite “pumpkin-y” things.