I've been very sporadic around here, and I aim to remedy that; besides which, I do have news ( Read more... )

Well, I got my carrot cake made today, and also got a lot of other things done--mailing my little great-nephew's b'day presents (a Thomas the Tank Engine DVD and a book of ABCs), some other cards and a couple of belated thank you notes ( Read more... )

God knows, I love my godkids dearly--all you have to do is check this blog to see how much I talk about them and how much time we spend together ( Read more... )

I submitted my final bound research paper (33 pages worth), including documentation of my special project and "academic underpinnings" today to complete the process for this degree ( Read more... )

I took my oral comps (comprehensive exams) for my master's degree this afternoon, and I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm home, baking oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for a new neighbor (and for me, too ( Read more... )

Dinner with friends at a local Italian place tonight--I had a chicken breast with garlic butter sauce, served over angel hair pasta. Being good, I only drank diet Cokes and water--my special worship service that's the final project for my second master's is tomorrow, and I want a clear head ( Read more... )

because I've gotten quite a lot accomplished today; had the programs printed for the worship service Saturday, written the introduction, gathered all the "supplies" needed (mainly candles and photographs ( Read more... )

When I retired last month, several friends gifted me with restaurant gift cards, including one for Chili's and one for The Olive Garden. I used the Olive Garden one tonight with a friend that used to go to church with me ( Read more... )

I'm on the last section of this bloody paper, writing about the musical selections in this healing service. I'm going to finish this section before 3 P.M.! ! ! Go me ( Read more... )