So, time has just flown by. I got sick in late September, and then again two weeks later on Columbus Day. Having the death plague twice in a one-month timeframe really throws everything out of whack. I had to scramble at work, and while I was doing a lot of lying down trying to get well, I was not online ( Read more... )

Because I spent it on a vacation from reality ( Read more... )

Happy Holidays, whichever ones you celebrate.

We have a norfolk pine as our tree this year, and Mom just added purple garland. It's terribly festive.

I got a BlueTooth headset for making Skype calls and a totally cool tripod: http://joby.com/gorillapod It's grabby!

The book launch party for Carousel Tides was a lot of fun, with some great conversation and lovely art. Sharon Lee throws a good party.

I've never been to OOB before, and had a lovely time. Most of the town was shuttered, but the few stores that were open had the nicest stuff, like Board Silly and the candy factory ( Read more... )

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Back from vacation.

Back in the same state as Vinny (see icon).

Both a visit to a friend and work have confirmed that the WiiFit is the coolest thing ever. Sadly, no money for a new gizmo and a bigger TV.

Once again, I am in Maine.

Arrived Friday evening. I'll be leaving Tuesday night, and staying with a friend on the way back to New York.

Vacation is good. I've already read one book. For reference, I have not had the opportunity to read a single novel since getting my new job and moving. I've been that busy.

Small Favor is a great novel, very ( Read more... )

One of the less fun parts of being a librarian is writing grants and jumping through hoops to get grant money.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has nicer hoops than most.

These hoops include an all-expenses-paid trip to the Sagamore resort ( Read more... )

Currently very full of food and listening to my parents watch Pirates of the Carribian for the first time.

I went to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins today with my family (and since I dragged Panther along we outnumbered the other side of the family for the first time ever).

Happy Holidays to freinds - I've got many all over the globe.