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This was my third year doing the 50 Book Challenge. A community on Live Journal is dedicated to reading at least 50 books each year. In 2006, I just made it. In 2007, I read 72 books. In 2008, I have just finished 50.… Continue Reading “50 Book Challenge”
I have been on a mission from God for a pair of decent boots. I have cute leather ankle boots, but last year’s attempt at something warm and relatively waterproof that did not involve the word Ugg failed miserably. I looked online and found… Continue Reading “Shoes Again”
Eloise, the African Grey I am fostering (pictured for reference), can whistle “Bridge on the River Kwai”. Just now, when she was doing it, I heard a second whistle: Kiwi the Grey chiming in. Maybe I am going all anthropomorphic, but I think Kiwi… Continue Reading “No Way.”
Galena, Illinois is a little town in the northwest corner of Illinois, right on the Mississippi River. Galena is famous for two things: the home of General U.S. Grant and the most historic homes per capita in the United States. These homes are all… Continue Reading “The Great American Popcorn Company”
Over the holidays, my Chief IT Guy e-mailed to ask me to come into the office while I was on vacation. He was going to be in town from Washington and wanted to set up my shiny new Blackberry. I didn’t really need a… Continue Reading “Late Sort of Christmas Present”
On that same trip to Hallmark, I walked by the Scruples Salon and Spa in Glenview. There was a big sign on the door that said they were running a special this month – 60 minute facial or massage for $39.95. That is called,… Continue Reading “Scruples Salon and Spa”
Among the 10,000 Christmas ornaments in my house are several pieces from Star Wars. Millenium Falcons and X-Wing fighters and even a couple of Darth Vaders. I got into a scuffle with my sister-in-law, whose only allowable ornaments are hand-crafted by someone she knows… Continue Reading “Where I Draw the Line”
I just got back from seeing The Maids, the current production at Writers’ Theatre. I am sorry to say I was not impressed with this one. At first I thought the actors were over-acting, but really it was the story. Two maids, sisters, have… Continue Reading “Writers’ Theatre – The Maids”
You may have a gratuitous picture of the dog. This is Shadow, after his Christmas bone, in his favorite spot in the family room.
This, Ladies and Gentlemen, is what I made my mother for Christmas. Decorative felt thingy that goes over a chair. Why did my mother get this disgustingly cutesy thingy? Because I actually managed to put it together without any assistance from her. First time… Continue Reading “No, this was not her real Christmas Gift.”
The Next Dark Age 