While sitting at my parent's desk doing their taxes last week, I noticed that my dad keeps a classic To Do list for each day. He has a notepad with a list of numbered lines with the title "To do for today" or something similar. A great organizational tool to be sure. I know SweetPrince... Continue Reading →
Blogging colored glasses
Here we go back on the blogging merry-go-round. I wont go through the entire string of links, but I read this yesterday on Kelly O's site it's stuck itself into my brain and been rattling around. First of all it was the thought that I am a writer now. I guess so huh? The person... Continue Reading →
Beware those first impressions!
It's funny sometimes how totally independent conversations drop topics into your mind that rattle around for a few days. Even funnier when they come to life 🙂 Friday evening I had a long chat with a friend I had not spoken to in awhile. We got caught up on things and then somehow it came... Continue Reading →
Ah, technology
The only way out is through The faster we're in the better The only way out is through ultimately The only way out is through The only way we'll feel better The only way out is through ultimately --Alanis (Out is Through) First, I need to share this poem written by my friend Bill Harnsberger... Continue Reading →
Vive le difference!
I recommend getting your heart trampled on to anyone I recommend walking around naked in your living room Swallow it down (what a jagged little pill) It feels so good (swimming in your stomach) Wait until the dust settles --alanis (You Learn) Last night I was watching World Report on HDNet. If you do have... Continue Reading →
Fantasy vs Reality on TV
Can blindly continued fear induced regurgitated life-denying Tradition be overcome? -- Alanis Morissette (These R The Thoughts) This is one of those days when my muse is asleep. So far anyway. Actually, what happened was that I had a great idea as I drifted off to sleep last night. Now, what’s the point of that?!... Continue Reading →
But isn’t it all about football?
If we Americans analyzed our social problems as much as we analyze pro football, there would be no more AIDS, homeless people, or pregnant teens... by wry twinger  So true. And of course, hits home since what do I do on Sunday am? Turn on ESPN NFL countdown of course! Ah, human nature. So complex.... Continue Reading →
If you thought the last post was tiring….
...here was today (just to show that weekends are no better right now): 8:45 - Drop SportsBoy off at UCSD baseball field for a 3 hour Padres Alumni skills camp. Chat with coach who got him into this event for a bit. 9:30-10:45 - Get gas. Drop off dry cleaning. Pay annual P.O. box rental... Continue Reading →
Swimming Upstream
Any clue why I cannot get into the title bar? I see other friends on Blogger have been able to post titles to theirs over the last couple of days - why is it just giving me a problem?The picture above is from the walk this morning. This Red Tailed Hawk was just sitting on... Continue Reading →
More on SiCKO and health care notions
First of all, I am on an almost all-liquid diet to get me through the weekend without having to eat ibuprofen like candy. I've given myself permission to exist on smoothies, tomato soup, creamed spinach (I now, many of you hate it but I love it), meatless pasta, mashed potatoes, yogurt, scrambled eggs and ice... Continue Reading →