Going Soft
I’ve decided I don’t do well without a focus, and that apparently “fun” isn’t focus enough for me. I like fun, I just think I do better getting to it … Continue reading Going Soft

I’ve decided I don’t do well without a focus, and that apparently “fun” isn’t focus enough for me. I like fun, I just think I do better getting to it … Continue reading Going Soft
Half Empty by David Rakoff My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love Rakoff’s style. He’s articulate, witty, and self-effacing. He’s got a larger vocabulary than I have, although not … Continue reading Book Review: Half Empty by David Rakoff
Today’s my 34th birthday. I was raised on horror films, so every year on my birthday I think about this one from 1981. And yes, I was watching horror films … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me!
Santa’s a very sensitive subject, it seems. So I’m not going to say much about him or how we handle him at our house. Instead, I’m going to link to … Continue reading He Sees You When You’re Sleeping
We spent Thanksgiving with some homeschooling friends this year. We had a lovely time, but not having a carcass to stew up left me with the sense that something was … Continue reading Talkin’ Turkey (Soup with Brown Rice)
Between the lovely rains that came through today and cleaned out a good chunk of the pollution and the wonderful workout I had this afternoon, I’m feeling in a much … Continue reading Ah, Endorphins and Clean(er) Air…
Gotta say, Fun Month so far hasn’t been incredibly fun. Not only is the air quality still poor enough to keep me feeling icky, but I’ve been rather over-involved in … Continue reading Week 18 Review: What I Have in my Pants is an Issue of National Security?
Why did I go with my children to two birthday parties today when I’ve just said recently that I don’t want to go to too many parties? My best guess … Continue reading Yes, As a Matter of Fact, Overanalyzing Things is Quite Fun for Me
I have a lot of mixed feelings about Utah, but on the balance, I like living here. At least during the summer. During the winter, the balance tips way over … Continue reading Why I Don’t Mind Getting a Freezer for Christmas
We made these on our happy stay-at-home day yesterday for dinner. I was worried when I saw how wet the mixture was. Letting it sit in the fridge was a … Continue reading Mung Bean Burgers with Kiwi Lime Salsa
I’m a homebody. I admit it. But that doesn’t mean I always accept it. I started hanging out with a new homeschooling friend a couple of months ago. At one … Continue reading Fun at Home
Finally, time for a little fun! Not only is December all about parties and celebrations, but it’s also my birth month. All of my life, I’ve looked forward to December … Continue reading December is Fun Month!