If you want to see more pictures from the cruise, Maggie posted her description with pictures here. Kyra had 4 cruise related posts, of which this is one (you can click through her others on her site). Irene posted some here and made …
Some of you asked me in person whether there was a part 2 to this post. Um, yes. Forms notarized this weekend. Filing jointly tomorrow. In case you were curious, in Colorado it takes more paperwork to buy a home …
I’ve been wanting a new car for the last year or so. Whenever I would sit in traffic, I would promise myself that my next car would be an automatic. I have only ever had cars with standard transmission. I …
Back in about 2000, my not yet husband gave me my first computer game, Asheron’s Call. It’s one of those massively multiplayer on-line role playing games (MMORPGs). I’ve been playing essentially continuously since the fall of 2000. It’s one of …
If you have been reading here awhile, you know I love these silly quizzes that can be found around the web. I found this one on Irene’s blog. Your Aura is Violet Idealistic and thoughtful, you have the mind and …
I cannot remember the last day I have taken completely off. I worked through December 31 at my old job before starting the dream job on January 1. I still spend my weekends (at least one day per week) being …
There are days I wish I had my katana at the office rather than decorating my wall at home. Yes, I know how to use it. (Thank you Greg & Iwakabe Sensei.) On days like today, I wish I were …
Blogs are an odd thing. They allow one a glimpse of people that you often would never have the opportunity to meet. If you subscribe to their blogs or become a regular reader, you may begin to feel like you …
The wheels of justice keep turning. I continue to be surprised by this experience. My purse was stolen on February 4 from my office. Within a week, I knew the alleged thief’s name. From conversations with my police detective, I …
I have been searching for a software product to help me better organize all of my ongoing projects and voluminous notes. I have 4 or 5 meetings per day where I end up with 2 or 3 pages of notes …