Getting very windy out there. We spent the morning stocking up on stuff — although we still had the water and stuff we bought when it looked like Gustav was coming this way — and bringing everything inside. All that's left on the back porch is the grill (too big) and … [Read more...] about Hello, Ike.
Life
Random nattering
Got the MRI on my neck. No word yet from the doctor, naturally. The neck is not too bad at the moment, but the insomnia and the migraines have been slapping me around for the last few days. You know you're having a lousy week when PMS is a welcome relief. I have design ideas … [Read more...] about Random nattering
Greek feast
Sorry for being all spammy with the sidebar links rather than writing a real post. I've been super-busy with the beginning of school and have been feeling very bleh since before we left for vacation. Something's wrong with my neck — or possibly my shoulder — and it's … [Read more...] about Greek feast
Vicky Bliss PSA
Laughter of Dead Kings, the new Vicky Bliss mystery, is out this week. Back to work. Frantically busy. First week of school. GAH. … [Read more...] about Vicky Bliss PSA
Trip photos
… uploading now. … [Read more...] about Trip photos
Oops, time for vacation
Our vacation has snuck up on me. Sarah and I are driving to Houston tomorrow night and flying to Boston on Saturday, meeting up with the boys there. They'll be in training all next week, so we'll be on our own during the day. We have food and touristy recommendations, but if you … [Read more...] about Oops, time for vacation
Olympic stuff
How much do I love Shawn Johnson for using the August Rush soundtrack ("August's Rhapsody") for her floor exercise music? Lots and lots and lots. And then they had to spend ten minutes on Bush. Who can't even pronounce the names of the world leaders he's been talking to, much … [Read more...] about Olympic stuff
Paco y Juan
When Michael and Shenan are cooking, fixing a computer, or tiling a bathroom, they become Paco and Juan. As of this week, their adventures will be chronicled at the new Paco y Juan website. As you can see, the monkey has found a new home, and Shenan Juan has a snazzy soap dish … [Read more...] about Paco y Juan
Contemplating the monkey
I can't stop thinking about the process that led to a ceramic monkey trash can arriving on the shelves at Target. I mean, let's take another look at this thing: Someone designed that. ("What is missing from my monkey trash can? YES. A banana. That's it. My work here is done.") … [Read more...] about Contemplating the monkey
Learning, and practicing, and confidence
So, Bear's new column is up at Subterranean. It's about learning, and learning how to learn. This made me stop and think: But thereâ … [Read more...] about Learning, and practicing, and confidence
