Monthly Archives: May 2010
Quick Hit: Half Staff
Please pass the word around – “half staff” does NOT mean “half-pole.” When flying the flag at half staff, one raises the flag to the top, then lowers it one flag’s width back down. When bringing the flag back in, … Continue reading
Filed under doing my duty, dumbassery, frustrations, General Bitching, technical difficulties
Pausing to Remember
As we celebrate this holiday with parades and cookouts, let’s try to remember, even for a few moments, what this day is really about. image credit
Filed under celebration, doing my duty, remembering
Birthday Love
We celebrate another year with Mr. Chili on the planet today. Our plans included brunch with his parents, napping and general sloth and idleness (thanks, Gerry!), and setting up Mr. Chili’s brand new iPad. I’ve regaled you all numerous times … Continue reading
Filed under admiration, celebration, family matters, My husband rocks!
The Toast
I’m fulfilling my responsibilities as Bowyer’s best man this afternoon. I haven’t yet written here about how honored I am to have been asked, or how blessed I am to be able to call this man my friend, but that … Continue reading
Filed under admiration, celebration, doing my duty, love notes
Whole Lotta Nuthin’…
Sorry, you guys. I’ve been out straight all day, and tomorrow’s going to be busy, too, because Bowyer and Tonks are hitching up at noon! I’ll try to upload a picture here, but the wedding’s being held just west of … Continue reading
Filed under celebration, Friends, Little Bits of Nothingness, love notes
Quick Hit: Busy
There is a pervading sense of nuttiness to my life right now; a bunch of little things are happening in quick succession – nothing major, mind you, but enough to keep me from having the kind of time required to … Continue reading
Filed under Little Bits of Nothingness
Nearly Wordless Wednesday
I still believe, despite the seemingly overwhelming abundance of evidence to the contrary I’ve been seeing lately, that people are essentially good and kind.
Filed under Little Bits of Nothingness, politics, social issues
Quick Hit: One Step Closer
The era of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell might finally be coming to a close! Mr. Chili and I have been re-watching The West Wing and loving every second of it. In the episode “Let Bartlet be Bartlet,” White House staffers … Continue reading
Filed under GLBTQ/Ally issues, politics
Ten Things Tuesday
Ten things I love about warm weather: 1. Driving with the windows open. 2. Fresh fruit, particularly watermelon, rhubarb, blueberries, and strawberries. 3. Sleeping with the windows open. 4. The particular scent in the air when the weather is warm. … Continue reading
Monday Meme
From my dealer, NurseExec. Thanks, Honey! 1. When was the last time that you felt your world got turned upside down? Last summer. Helping my mother die was almost surreal. I’ve got to tell you, too; sometimes, I wake up … Continue reading
Filed under Little Bits of Nothingness, meme
