1. The Desert Sessions Vols. 9 & 10 (with Josh Homme, PJ Harvey, etc.) for $3.99 in the Hastings Used bin
2. Finding new ways to increase workplace productivity
3. My "Nibbles" Lunch Review about Monte Vista Fire Station's steak salad in the 13 June 08 issue of the VENUE
4. Completing my first book review for the Sunday Journal Books Page ( Read more... )

He wanted to stay.
He didn't ask for much.

He wanted to know what was "going on,"
He read the paper every day.

The world is like a sponge.
It absorbs us.

Mother was grieved with the nursing home.
He said, "Kiddo, it's all right."

The world goes on its way.
Now that he's gone, who will know?

- Joyce Kennedy, from Ghost Lamp

Listen, children ( Read more... )

Jonesing to post now for the last several days, but no time. No time no time no time.
Promise to make some soon, though.

In other non-everyday-strife-whining news, today my parents celebrate their 32nd wedding anniversary. YAY!

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I am quite tickled by my new mood theme - although it does make me miss my mom.

1. Today is my mother's 55th birthday
2. Free sack full of fabric scraps
3. Judy Carter - The Comedy Bible: From Stand-up to Sitcom - The Comedy Writer's Ultimate "How To" Guide
4. Ordering the 2-disc deluxe version of Jimmy Cliff's soundtrack for The Harder They Come (retail value: $29.98) for $13.98 from yourmusic.com ( Read more... )

What?: Local electro-punk weirdo sensations Vertigo Venus release their much-anticipated new album, "Run For Your Lives"!

Day: Friday, 17 August 2007 (that's today for all of you calendar-deficient citizens)

Time: 10 p.m.

Location: Atomic Cantina, 315 Gold SW, ABQ

And the best part? IT'S FREE!
Hope to see you there. :)

You may be feeling a sense of kinship with your closest family and friends today. While appreciating the warmth of their friendship, you may be feeling especially companionable ( Read more... )

Today I have read three separate, equally horrific stories about fetuses, infants, and children dying due to negligence or malice.
I need this.

Baby Girl FoundHe found her wrapped in a brown towel ( Read more... )