This is what I woke up to this morning. That is nothng compared to what the snow accumulation is at now. It has enveloped those poor, winter-dead mums. The snow is mocking my rain gauge. I wanted an accurate read of the snow inches (yes, I do snow too - not just rain: I'm equal... Continue Reading →
they'd tell me to stop torturing them.Even if you avoid the scale, there are little ways you're reminded it's time to lose a couple pounds. And I'm very aware of all of them. 1. You leave your pants unbuttoned until right before you leave the house2. You come home and immediately change into sweat pants3.... Continue Reading →
As it stands right now, on my side of our family, there is just one niece. I get to see her at least every December. Two years ago, it was at Chad and Keri's weddding in North Dakota. It was freezing cold and Saryn cried when I tried to hold her. Last year, we went... Continue Reading →
Our first year of marriage, Steve and I lived in Fairview Heights, IL. Of course, you don't know where that is. It's just over the river east of St. Louis. We lived there in the ghetto, far away from our friends, and talked every day about moving back to Omaha. But now that we're back... Continue Reading →
I couldn't concentrate in church today. On anything, that is, except the dog in front of me. It was a lab, in training to be a seeing eye dog. I love labs.I've wanted a chocolate lab since I left home. Honey, I know what I want for Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I am happy... Continue Reading →
Steve and I stopped at Chipotle to grab dinner after doing our Christmas and grocery shopping. When I came out with Steve's piping hot burrito, our car wouldn't start. So I asked a stranger for help. Just a quick jump, we have the cables, you just need to keep your car running. He said no.... Continue Reading →
There are very few days each year any more exciting than the one where I pull out all my Christmas decorations. I love wreaths. I have so many, this one had to be hung on the bathroom door. I love pine garland with lights in it. I love personal stockings. Oh, how I love everything... Continue Reading →
Right near my work, there is a sod farm. One of the only farms left in Omaha, and it is under I-80 right near these large corporate buildings which house thousands of people. It offers serenity, peace of mind in a way no man-made lake or fountain can. Some mornings, when I'm driving in, this... Continue Reading →
So it's official. I'm running a half marathon. On January 17, 2010 I will run 13.1 miles in Phoenix, AZ. 21,097.5 meters. 20.96 kilometers. 13+7⁄64 miles. Wow. That sounds scary. I have registered online and bought my airline ticket. Now to train. Oh, to train. I'm a bit behind on that. In fact, I'm taking... Continue Reading →
Ah, the Christmas spirit. When I was young, it was wrapping presents and listening to Bing Crosby on our Grafonola and reading the Bernstein Bears' Christmas Tree over and over. And how I wish it was still that. Now it's drawing names and price ranges and checking off lists and coveting. Yes, coveting. So hard... Continue Reading →
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