Things Learned

(OK, just one thing learned.) This weekend while in Illinois, I learned a very horrifying thing about my father. He wears Crocs. Granted, they’re black, but still… they’re Crocs. I didn’t even mock him for it, I was so horrified.

[What, were you expecting something more substantial? Are you new here?]

Who needs Photoshop?

Playing around with Picnik

Yeah, I should probably post something of substance, but this is all I have for you today. Some fun with photos from our trip to Chicago this weekend. Picnik is an online photo editor that’s built in to Flickr, and even for free, there are some fun/neat effects. Enjoy! …keep reading

Equinox

Back in June, I decided that summer ended when classes begin (August 22nd), and then promptly forgot about that. That is my excuse for not having done a Summer Goals wrap-up yet. I’m only a month overdue. In short, my goals were to:

  • Use hammock more than last summer. Kind of, but not much. Must set …keep reading

A Good Weekend

I have lots I could tell you about my weekend, but no pictures, and it all seems pretty boring without pictures. But, in brief:

  • My quilt from Doll Quilt Swap 7 arrived and it’s beautiful and wonderful and I love it! Thanks again, Sondra!
  • I finished a dress (which included 2 hours spent on Sunday afternoon trying …keep reading

Friday Fill-Ins

  1. My car is not mine.
  2. You never know what is coming up next.
  3. Lately, things seem to be happening either more slowly or quickly than they should; never at the right pace.
  4. The chair in our bedroom is one of my favorite ‘hiding’ places.
  5. What happened here we shall never talk about again; this blog is …keep reading

For the record…

… I would be really happy if people would stop talking about health care reform, to me, around me, within earshot.

… tonight I start volunteering at the library’s Homework Hub. Supposedly at my library the age group is elementary school, and everywhere kids need help with math. This could go very poorly.

… I left my …keep reading

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Omelette :: Cheese
  2. Classic :: Movies
  3. Thrifty :: Shopper
  4. Search :: Function
  5. Fan :: Page
  6. Fussy :: Eater
  7. I am not :: Amused
  8. Indulge :: once in a while
  9. Poor :: Girl
  10. Manicure :: Pedicure

Huh

There’s soap in my coffee. I’m only a little embarrassed to admit that I think I’ll keep drinking it anyway (I was halfway through before I realized that the funny taste wasn’t the fat-free creamer, but soap). It’s not a lot of soap, just some residue that I apparently didn’t get all the way washed …keep reading

Friday Fill-Ins

  1. That’s a funny way to be.
  2. Pssst; I’m over here!
  3. The possibilities include: now, never, or when I feel like it; which would you prefer?
  4. Apple crisp is one of my favorite cool day recipes.
  5. How will you know unless you try (because asking me to give you the answer is not always an option).
  6. My tomatoes need a few …keep reading

Bookmarks for today – The Grilling Edition

Time to share some things I’ve bookmarked recently, since grilling season is coming to an end for many people (not for those of us with a hard-lined gas grill two feet from the kitchen door):

  • Grilling: Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Portobellos [Serious Eats]
  • On the Grill: Baby Artichokes [Planet Green]
  • BBQ Cajun Spatchcock Chicken [The Good Mood …keep reading

Whoops. Totally missed that milestone.

In case you were wondering, last Friday was one year of being caffeine-free (with a few exceptions). Who would have thought I could last that long?

After discovering a new blog today, I’ve decided to throw the ice cream attachment (for the KitchenAid mixer) into the freezer tonight. It should be all nice and cold for …keep reading

Surprisingly NOT Labor-free

We spent a great portion of our Labor Day… doing manual labor around the house. But let’s back up a bit.

Saturday morning, and I drove into Minneapolis together. I went to class, and he went to the State Fair, meeting up with and her boyfriend and his kids. They had a blast. I… …keep reading

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Abusive :: Relationship
  2. Psychotic :: Dreams
  3. Parents :: are people too
  4. Yell :: Don’t
  5. Amulet :: Sword
  6. Sandstorm :: Protection
  7. Amusement :: Park
  8. Imitation :: is the sincerest form of flattery (not that I believe that)
  9. Baby :: Lotion
  10. Rainbows :: Willie Nelson

Friday Fill-Ins

  1. I feel simultaneously hot and cold. It’s cold in the office, and my fingers are icicles, but my space heater is way too hot to have on. There’s no winning.
  2. Having a holiday from work is always fun.
  3. Right now, I can hear these things: co-workers talking, typing, and the photocopier (exciting, I know).
  4. Facebook is awesome and …keep reading

Thankful

… that this [work] project will soon be over.

… for all the Caramel Nut Clusters that have helped me make it through this week.

… for the Aunt Martha’s cookies brought home for me from the State Fair.

… that I was raised to filter the thoughts in my head before saying them aloud or putting them …keep reading