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Childhood Memories

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:37:00 -0500

Distant childhood memories flash before me as I stare longingly into the flame of a bright burning candle. Transfixed, I’m drawn into the visions that spew out and settle into the translucent molten pool of days long gone. Wishing that others

thank you for being a friend...

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:57:00 -0500

yes, i'm so behind on everything, though mostly just email replies and blog posts... ha!exploding brain matter.... i've been super busy, flying from one thing to another, flying from one project to another, meetings, researching, scouting, too many p

A Land Of Make-Believe

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:23:00 -0500

Choo-Choo Charlie & Me

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:27:00 -0500

Review: Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:48:15 -0500

Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table by Ruth Reichl is a memoir of the editor of Gourmet magazine’s childhood. I love to read, and I love to eat, so this book, combining two of my favorite things, seemed like a natural choice for me. It

Past & Present all in my head and feelings!!

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:52:00 -0500

Take That Sister!

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:00 -0500

When I was in Catholic school the Sisters truly didn't like me.Sister Dominique Dominatrix hated that I was always making the other kids laugh, especially during those times when she was trying to intimidate them.Sister Bertha Bloodletter referred to

My Maternal Grandfather as a Baby (Restored Tintype) [two]

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:21:00 -0500

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Go! Smell the 44th Anniversary!

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:30:30 -0500

Although I don’t remember much of it (like most birthdays in later life i suppose), today is the 44th anniversary of my arrival on planet earth. Now don’t go getting all sentimental and slushy on more… no - what set me thinking was

Childhood Dreams

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:44:33 -0500

When I started this blog two years ago I had a different idea of what I wanted it to be about. You see, ever since I’ve been young I’ve wanted to be a journalist. If you asked me why, I’m not sure I could say; maybe I just wanted to be like Cla

Bringing More Joy Into Your Life

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:07:40 -0500

The other day I was having a conversation with a friend about how frequently I was biking. I take a bike ride almost every day (although this week has been really bad in terms of weather, and biking in the…

Dirty Wow Wow

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:58:00 -0500

Dirty Wow Wow (and other love stories) is a charming little book written by Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz. I discovered it when Josh and I were in San Francisco on our road trip back in June. The book holds a collection of photos and short stories about

Becoming a Mysterious Lady

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:47:00 -0500

Back when I was "an Evans" (with my little sister)As I sat in McCoy's Tuesday night over ginger shandys, listening to a New Zealander call me "so mysterious" in her cute little accent, I thought back to when I was just a dumb kid dreaming of some mag

PAST JOURNAL ENTRY: July 28, 2005~during work day

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:01:00 -0500

The Best Money I've Ever Spent

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:13:00 -0500

RUNNING LATE, AS USUAL

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:19:00 -0500

the embarrassment of being knownas the ones who are always last minute,backing up the true blue ’72 Cutlass,a quick rise, then a drop, like a speed bump.“What the Sam Hill was that?”My sister’s cat under the wheel,tears flowed from both of us

nightmares

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:11 -0500

Some lumpy pillow nightmares shake your shoulders til you are awake to watch shadows span the wall from the fan see a man by mistake Dinosaur fangs in the night light puppets seem to move to the right toy truck tires have eyes for figurine spies tedd

Growing up with a mother with a borderline personality disorder!!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:01:00 -0500

Kidspeak

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:04:01 -0500

“Daddy, Daddy!” I’m looking at a movie. Max is crawling all over my back looking through the window behind me into the sunroom. “Daddy, Daddy! Ma Targit!” he pleads, tapping me on the shoulder. I’m watching a movie

Childhood Summer Vacation

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:55:23 -0500

Becca has again inspired a nice little list from me. My favorites are nostalgia based, so today's is right up my alley: Give Me Five fun summer vacation memories from your childhood.1. Moving cross country - Being a Navy family, we didn't so much vac