The Confederate Jasmine that has taken over the old arbor in our backyard is blooming. It smells wonderful; clean and light, reminding me that Spring is here… Read more “Mid-weekend, middle class neighbourhood”
Month: April 2008
Ushering in Friday
I did it by getting a full 6 hours of sleep, oh-so peaceful sleep. I thank the Claritin that I finally gave in and took. Sure, it… Read more “Ushering in Friday”
Day 11 – x365
Malia – my internet friend When we began emailing from a Star Wars site, 1999, I never thought we’d still be friend 9 years later. Or that… Read more “Day 11 – x365”
My head is about to implode
Allergies: I has them. And bad. Last night, around 11 and when we were finally done being sucked in my horrible and addicting monster called The Real… Read more “My head is about to implode”
Day 10 – x365
My maternal grandfather, Robert Jazz playing on a garage radio, old Model-T’s, bicycles you built; you supported education, listened intently, and were generous with your money. I… Read more “Day 10 – x365”
Ill communication
My day has begun with a ginormous miscommunication between another department, a teaching assistant, myself, and a tenured faculty member. Apparently, a few of the parties involved… Read more “Ill communication”
Day 9 – x365
Ash – my husband What’s there to say? My rock, my adviser, lover, best friend, always pushing me yet supportive, fun, funny, caring, wonderful father. So happy… Read more “Day 9 – x365”
As much as I tried to kill her…
…the writer in me just won’t go away. Not that I actually did any writing. But I’ve felt like it, certainly felt compelled to actually start something.… Read more “As much as I tried to kill her…”
Day 8 – x365
Alyson, my sister: For all you could be, you keep falling behind, trying to do it yourself and having to learn the hard way. I really hope… Read more “Day 8 – x365”
First injury
So, we had our first major panic attack heightened sense of worry moment this morning with Elliot. I had put him on the floor in the nursery… Read more “First injury”