Monthly Archives: November 2007
Update, Sort Of…
Mother sent an email to Middle Sister in England. I have neither Mother’s email nor the response that MS sent to Mr. Chili at work, but he called me this morning in a state. It seems that Middle Sister essentially … Continue reading
Oh, Why the Hell Not?
Contrary has decided to do the Holidailies this year – it’s the December flavor of NaBloPoMo – and she’s asked her peeps to participate with her. Since we all know that I’m obsessive-compulsive about writing every day anyway, I told … Continue reading
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And Thus, It Begins
Mr. Chili has been talking to his parents about changing the Christmas traditions. It’s going about as well as can be expected. He started a week or so ago by suggesting that we modify our already beloved Christmas Eve traditions … Continue reading
The Last Class
Because my schedule at TCC is shifting next term from a Tuesday/Thursday grouping to a Monday/Wednesday scheme, I’m having to give up my Wednesday morning step class at the health club. Today is the last time I’ll teach it for … Continue reading
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Ten Things Tuesday
Times TEN! Gerry over at TwoBlueDay inspired me to put together a list of 100 songs that I love. I’ve finished it, and have posted it as a page on the blog. It would have made for a MONSTER post; … Continue reading
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At the Risk of Exciting the Trolls
Disclaimer: I’m writing another Christmas post. I know I probably shouldn’t, but I’ve decided not to let thoughtless and inconsiderate commenters dictate what I do or do not say on my blog. I’m not going to abide obnoxious comments – … Continue reading
Filed under frustrations, Home and Family, Parenting, Worries and Anxieties
All I Want for Christmas
… is a little human kindness. I don’t partake in the retail feeding frenzy that is the weekend after Thanksgiving. With the exception of going to the health club to teach my morning class, I didn’t even leave the house … Continue reading
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‘Bugs Wants to Know
Derek over at Eats Bugs has tagged me for the Crazy Eights: Eight things I’m passionate about (about which I am passionate): • correct grammar (duh). • being a good wife / mother / friend. • equal rights. Right now, … Continue reading
Filed under Blogroll, Little Bits of Nothingness, meme, my oh-so-exciting life, Questions
Yoga National Guard, Take Three
Last Friday began our third tour of duty with Yoga National Guard. Seven more to go. I came into this month’s adventure with better attitude than I did last month, but not by much. As we sat in a circle, … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope that all of you who celebrate it have a great Thanksgiving! cartoon credit
Filed under celebration, cooking, Home and Family
