New blog coming.More photos, more updates. More, more, more. I don't know *who* you are per se, but I can tell by the stats that this page is checked daily and I thank you. For checking and for caring. I'll be back soon. I promise.Now, I'm going grocery shopping. Here's a picture of my niece. She's getting so big! Read Full Story

Maybe there are some questions you're not suppose to ask.For instance, we all know it's probably not a good idea to ask an overweight female if she's pregnant. EVER. Not even in an OB/GYN office with "What to Expect When You're Expecting" propped up on her perfectly round bookshelf of a belly. not even then.In my case, it was a different kind of doctor's office. Nuclear Medicine to be exact. The kind of medical facility that has magnets at the doorway to zap you,... Read Full Story

"It could go either way," my doctor said as he was giving me back my biopsy results on a Friday evening at 6:32 p.m. "We won't really know until we take it out surgically and do a frozen section for pathology at the time of surgery." That was ten days before I went under the knife.I didn't need no stinkin' frozen section. I knew during that phone call, I HAVE CANCER. I kind of knew before, but it was after that phone call, cancer grabbed me by the neck (HA,... Read Full Story

Last weekend, Curtis and I went to Orange County to see Ralphie May at the Improv. Orange County is just as close as downtown San Diego. Los Angeles is just a little bit further, but still a do-able hour and a half drive. We'd seen Ralphie May on a couple of different TV shows and also saw him open for Jay Mohr a few years ago in Vegas. I love stand up comedy and he is hilarious. My cheeks hurt from laughing so much. We had a great time in Orange County before and after the show, ... Read Full Story

Friday, we started the first day of summer by heading to the Del Mar Fair. Curtis and I took our nephew and we had such a great time. It's been ages since I've been to the fair, seriously, sometime in the 80's sufficiently counts as ages. I don't remember much but I'm pretty sure it sucked so I never had any longing to go to a Fair since then. Not so with the Del Mar Fair. With the exception of the agriculture auctions and the pony "rides" (I've seen duc... Read Full Story

We had our furniture delivered today and I am not happy. Actually, I am fuming. This is where I become acutely aware of my character flaws. Part of me is saying, it's just furniture, but another part is screaming at the carelessness of it all and reminding myself of the cost of the furniture. Instead of letting myself go crazy with frustration, I took it out on an email. I once heard that it is never good to send an email when angry, well, I just broke that rule:Jill,I'm finding i... Read Full Story

I've spent the last few weeks getting comfortable with my new schedule, as well as a new house and relatively new job. It hasn't been a torturous experience, but it certainly hasn't been pleasant. Somewhere amidst the transitions, spring is turning into summer and the sunshine is infectious. Luckily, it's a very mild and gentle shift between the two seasons here. Oddly June is known for it's gloom, hence June gloom to the locals; however, with the exception of a day or... Read Full Story

We've spent the last several days moving. Wouldn't you know, the weather has been not so much southern California as it has been freakishly hot Las Vegas, with a kick of tropical humidity. I think today the temps are going back to the normal upper 60's mid 70's range. All in all, it was not a fun move. AND, it was only a small fraction of our stuff. The rest is coming out from Omaha in the next few weeks, but the professionals are taking care of that portion, thank goodne... Read Full Story

**Why is it that when I hear George Michael's "Freedom" I get so beside myself I think I can sing, and sing loudly. That song is so incredibly good (the louder the better) and I don't really care for George Michael.**To all you mothers out there--Happy belated Mother's Day. You have the most important job in the world, I hope you all feel so appreciated. **So many horrific things happening in the world lately (China, Myanmar, Sudan, and the Midwest tornado). I'... Read Full Story

Thought I'd post some pictures from a recent Senior Session. After graduation, she is joining the marines to protect and serve. Absolutely love her! --I graduated in '92 and my senior pictures looked nothing like these. What a welcome change from the black drape and fake red rose. Remember those days? Think Aqua Net and big hair. Have a great Wednesday everybody! Read Full Story