Archive for December, 2007

Seven Days

 
In 7 days, I will be at home, packing our suitcases for The Big Trip.  I will be questioning how many sweaters I should take and whether black shoes really do go with everything.  And then there is the business of reading material.  Hmmm, 5 days with my in-laws…just what kind of books go well [...]

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Poem of the Day

Praying
It doesn’t have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeks in a vacant log, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, then patch
a few words together and don’t try
to make them elaborate, this isn’t
a contest but the doorway
into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak
-Mary Oliver

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I could really use some sugar…

So if any of my dear friends are out and about tonight and want to drop by and deliver some delightful concoction of chocolate and coconut, who am I to object?
On the other hand, now might be the time to practice “tough love” and tell me to get over my sweets addiction already. (Say it [...]

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When Good Gingerbread Men Go Bad…

I made a quick overnight trip to my parents house this weekend, to spend some time together since we won’t be here for Christmas.  I arrived later than expected due to the obligatory stop in Mountain Home to fetch “supplies” that my mom discovered at the last minute were missing.  Let it be known that [...]

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I’m headed in…

The shopping bug has bit and I’m headed forth to do my part for the economy.  I’ve kissed my sweetie goodbye, pet the animals and made arrangements for my absence.  I’ve advised dh if I’m not back in 3 hours, to send for back-up.  Which means any of you that know me may be getting [...]

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On Vacuums, Christmas Trees and New Jobs…

I have been severely remiss in my blogging duties as of late.  Life stepped in and just swallowed me whole for a few days!  So here’s a quick update on the events of the last few days…
My new vacuum cleaner arrived via UPS last Wednesday and *cue the drums* man does it SUCK!  Bad puns [...]

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