Monthly Archives: January 2006

I spied lots of folks this weekend. First, I had a fabulous time at TransMet then Mercury with Anne Marie, Alison, Sean, and Jenny. Then saw Leslie and Josh at Room 13 on their second anniversary. Then was going to … Continue reading →

Last night I was feeling kinda sorry for myself, and decided to medicate by knitting and watching a Netflix, and soon I felt so much better, because I thought, “At least, thank God, I’m not thirteen.” Of course, being thirteen … Continue reading →

I’ve been completely swamped at work, so haven’t had/don’t have much time to blog, but want to mention these things, since they might interest my vast readership: I finally sat down and watched a movie. City of God. Beautiful, horrifying, … Continue reading →

Pat at work suggested we take a picture of this sculpture to show to the author of our dragonfly and damselfly book and ask him to help us identify it. I’m trying this from my new computer, so we’ll see … Continue reading →

I urge everyone to use these words at least once this this weekend. flabbergasterisk n. (flabbergast + asterisk) A punctuation mark suggested by journalists to serve as a more intense version of the exclamation point. A flabbergasterisk is represented by … Continue reading →

So the first short story club meeting went pretty well. Most people there read the story, and we actually discussed it. Then I drank two and a half margaritas and fell out of my chair onto the floor. Chip came … Continue reading →

So we’re trying to think up a good slogan to put on bookplates that we can give to contributors, something original and brief about how great books are. So far some brilliant–but not serious–suggestions have been made: From Jane Kobres: … Continue reading →

So I think I’m going to postpone my housewarming party. I just don’t have time to get ready. However, you’re all welcome earlier. I think I may hold the party on my birthday, February 18, which is conveniently a Saturday … Continue reading →

Last night I stayed up late writing. Yes, writing! It was very exhilarating at the time, but now I’m groggy and exhausted coding electronic manuscript files. May share the story here eventually if it turns out. Felt so wonderful to … Continue reading →

So I’m okay again. I remantled my old bed and decided to be patient about getting my new bed. The new mattress is wonderful no matter what it is on. So glad I took Problem Solving freshman year in high … Continue reading →