Well, I've been taking care of the neighbor's house for the past week while they've been away in FL.  Despite dealing with blizzards and dog crap and an animal that really misses his "parents", I've been happy here.  Today, they come home.  I've realized what makes me productive while I'm here.  (I've done quite a bit of writing and have crocheted ( Read more... )

So-o-o-o-o, I was watching a documentary on the Roman emperors today. The first official Roman Emperor was Caesar Augustus, original name Octavian. He tried to promote a clean image and family solidarity throughout Rome, and criticized Marc Antony's drunkenness and affair with Cleopatra before eventually forcing his rival into suicide. But his ( Read more... )