Wanted: One hole into which I can crawl until everything I'm supposed to do gets done on its own, or doesn't matter any more ( Read more... )

Went shopping yesterday. How is it that everything happens in May? Graduations, Mother's Day, Dad's birthday, brother's anniversary, end of school terms... It's enough to drive someone to sitting lethargically on the couch instead of doing her work ( Read more... )

I was stupidly optimistic this morning. You all should have known that. I got a tip from Tobias Buckell that he uses a program called Scrivener for his writing projects and I have to say that despite my resolution to wait until next week to download the 30-day free trial, so much drool was running down my chin at the very thought of some of its ( Read more... )

Whee! It's Wednesday and I'm still alive! I'm operating at about 65% of my normal mental capacity, but I am not physically dead, though I have so many ideas about things I'd like to do with my manuscript RIGHTNOW that my head might explode by Saturday ( Read more... )

You might remember that I was unhappy with the Apple Store's selection of laptop carrying arrangements. I took matters more or less into my own hands and started researching all my options. I've always been fond of the idea of having a bag made by Timbuk2 but let's face it - they're expensive. Nevertheless, I was near our lovely REI store this ( Read more... )

Today has been a pretty good day. I slept in longer than I thought I would, but it doesn't really matter. We decided that Labor Day sales are a good time to get a grill, so we went to Lowes and did just that. On the way home, we found a big farmers' market and bought a few peaches and ears of fresh-picked corn, and a 22-pound box of apples. ( Read more... )