- So far, I'm convinced this was a good idea. I may not be happy with all the details, but the gist is going the right way. Sort of the way I feel about a first draft, actually ( Read more... )

Since I have been so behind on posting. These, for those who don't read my facebook or who missed some, probably sum up several things I don't feel like discussing at length.

On the Desolation of Smaug:I liked expanding Bard's story so he doesn't just appear at the end of the Dragon thing. I liked the dwarves in the mountain attempting to do ( Read more... )

We have more kitchen. Otherwise, though, not much new. So here, have some songs. A range of what I've been listening to lately.

From the sweet and pure:

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( plus the ridiculous, the sublime, and a couple more )

Last night was the Heather Dale Band's concert "an Ancient Yule", obviously mostly Christmas and seasonally focused (But not exclusively). Now, I continue to be Heather's raving fan, so take as a given that it was awesome ( Read more... )

If you've ever been curious about Heather Dale, a soemtimes-celtic/folk/singer-songwriter/etc. etc. musician I've raved about a few times here, she's offering an album of her most popular tracks for free (or for a suitable donation)

Perpetual GiftTrust me. Give it a try. She's awesome ( Read more... )

We were partway through the Folk fest and JoJo had a tooth ( Read more... )

July 6: Tooth!

Ahem.

Also, Folk fest. Fun. Not too strenuous on JoJo, though it didn't help his cold. Will go back Sunday unless the cold itself worsens for either of us.

That is all.

Everything is crossposted to DW and LJ until further notice. Post comments here or there. (Comments at DW:
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Life is busy. Short post, I hope ( Read more... )

I don't think you're supposed to be in a happy mood all day on the last day at a job at a workplace you like, with no immediate prospect of future work. But... it was a good day. The new receptionist is sweet and will fit in well, a number of people say they'll genuinely miss me ( Read more... )

I have to admit, Colin’s and my plans for the few weeks Jeff is back in Houston packing did *not* originally involve being down with the flu for several days. Just sayin ( Read more... )