*For updates on Anissa, you can visit her CaringBridge Page. ~~~~~~~~~~ I was going to tell you about how great it is to have my laptop back and tell you a little about what I went through to get it fixed, but being on Twitter more again today led me to learn some awful news about a wonderful lady who is a friend and fellow blogger. Anissa, of Free Anissa and Aiming Low, had a stroke this afternoon. (This is her second. You can read about her first one in 2005 here.) Often when you hear bad... Read Full Story

Hey guys – no photos for me today. I’ve been too busy this week with appointments, errands, and a certain little boy to process photos in the office, and I’m still without my laptop. Hang in there with me – I should have it back soon and then I can attach it to my ankle again. John was home briefly last night, and I forgot to post this then. Sorry about that! Please still link in with your posts if you have them! Hope you all had a great week and a peaceful weeken... Read Full Story

November 1st – 7th Some shots taken with my: Canon Powershot G9 Others taken with this loaner: Nikon Coolpix P90 (click through and view photo info to see which) Body At Rest, Mind Furiously Working Chug-Chug, Puff-Puff Simple Elegance A Quiet Warmth There were more, but they are currently trapped on my crippled laptop. It’s in a state of suspended animation… a coma, if you will. Surgery is scheduled for 2:15pm CST, Sunday. I’ll let you kn... Read Full Story

November 1st – 7th Some shots taken with my: Canon Powershot G9 Others taken with this loaner: Nikon Coolpix P90 (click through and view photo info to see which) Body At Rest, Mind Furiously Working Chug-Chug, Puff-Puff Simple Elegance A Quiet Warmth There were more, but they are currently trapped on my crippled laptop. It’s in a state of suspended animation… a coma, if you will. Surgery is scheduled for 2:15pm CST, Sunday. I’ll let you kn... Read Full Story

And when I say “blows” I am not thinking about bubbles or dandelions. Or even that hot guy I saw standing in line at the grocery store the other day. Rawr. I’m referring more to hairy ballsacks, possibly even diseased ones. I have a good running list of reasons (39756385 items long, clearly) for this particular brand of Makes You Want To Vomit All Of Your Meals From Ever suckage, but today let’s talk about: “When Shit Breaks And Doesn’t Get Fixed In A Time... Read Full Story

And when I say “blows” I am not thinking about bubbles or dandelions. Or even that hot guy I saw standing in line at the grocery store the other day. Rawr. I’m referring more to hairy ballsacks, possibly even diseased ones. I have a good running list of reasons (39756385 items long, clearly) for this particular brand of Makes You Want To Vomit All Of Your Meals From Ever suckage, but today let’s talk about: “When Shit Breaks And Doesn’t Get Fixed In A Time... Read Full Story

So, I have a confession: I have been having a hard time keeping my shit together lately.  See also: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness, hair loss, and more!), See also: Miscarriage Anniversary Looming, See also: Financial Distress, See also: Marital Issues, See also: I’m a headcase. And it is true that I have had something like Writer’s Block for some time.  I have long spaces of time when I believe I have nothing to say that you will be intereste... Read Full Story

So, I have a confession: I have been having a hard time keeping my shit together lately.  See also: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness, hair loss, and more!), See also: Miscarriage Anniversary Looming, See also: Financial Distress, See also: Marital Issues, See also: I’m a headcase. And it is true that I have had something like Writer’s Block for some time.  I have long spaces of time when I believe I have nothing to say that you will be intereste... Read Full Story

October 25th – 31st Some shots taken with my: Canon Powershot G9 Others taken with this loaner: Nikon Coolpix P90 (click through and view photo info to see which) Braden: “Screamitty Scream Scream” Dog: “The small gringo is particularly annoying.” A Slice of Tub Time Sittin’ In Slants ‘O Sun Resting For A Moment What Big Eyes You Have Flit, Flit, Flutter Biding His Time I Just Want You To Hold Me We... Read Full Story

October 25th – 31st Some shots taken with my: Canon Powershot G9 Others taken with this loaner: Nikon Coolpix P90 (click through and view photo info to see which) Braden: “Screamitty Scream Scream” Dog: “The small gringo is particularly annoying.” A Slice of Tub Time Sittin’ In Slants ‘O Sun Resting For A Moment What Big Eyes You Have Flit, Flit, Flutter Biding His Time I Just Want You To Hold Me Wee... Read Full Story