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So begins the Year of the Rat
February's chill is just as appropriate as January to start a new year--and this one's the year of the rat. Perfect knowing I'm not going to Austin ( Read more... ) -
Just a quote for the moment
"You cannot control the world outside,
but you can choose what you will bring into yourself.
If you do not see anything of value in your life,
begin by finding one thing of beauty every day until it becomes a habit."
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Add one name to the list of my heroes
It's Tony Kyle, my spouse of almost 26 years. Today, he found an injured robin at work. The poor little bird could not walk straight or hold its head up. He called me almost in tears and I told him to call Dr. Wright ( Read more... ) -
Didn't get a Werd in the Top 15, but I did get 4 werds of the Day
The Addictionary.org is pleased to announce our top 15 WERDS of 2007! Thanks to all our loyal contributors for making it a memorable year. Keep those werds coming!
Following are the top 15 Addictionary werds of 2007.
15. petophile (n) - A person that cannot stand to see an animal go homeless and feels compelled to adopt every stray ( Read more... ) -
The Upside of Alzheimers
I just got off the phone with Aunt Jeanne. Uncle Dick's dementia is progressing far more rapidly than any of us imagined or hoped. He now needs 24-hour attendance ( Read more... ) -
Something else to look forward to--NEW BOOKS!
Guess what's waiting for me at B&N!!!!! Mwaa haa haa!!!!
Iron Kissed--Patricia Briggs
Kitty--Carrie Vaughn
PLUS:
1/29/08--Unquiet Dreams-Marc Del Franco
2/26/08-Madhouse-Rob Thurman
2/26/08-The Outlaw Demon Wails-Kim Harrison
4/1/08-The King’s Bastard-CE Murphy
4/1/08-Magic Burns-Ilona Andrews
5/6/08-From Dead to Worse-Charlaine Harris -
Go Tartar!!!
I laughed so hard when I saw Tara in the bathtub last night chasing her tail. She'd capture that snaky tail against the side of the tub and try to snatch it. And she plays now. She's doing so well, I am very impressed and proud of her ( Read more... ) -
Happy New Year
I didn't wake up in a good frame of mind. Well, honestly, I never do, but the 'heating system' in this house is beyond ridiculous. I'm not quite sure what to do about sleeping hot now. I guess I'm opening the vent in my office and letting my legs freeze so I can sleep cooler. Currently, that seems to be the only sensible option. Meanwhile, Tony's ( Read more... ) -
Good day
SPRAWLIDAYS was werd of the day. Someone told me it ended up on her local radio station. How cool is that ( Read more... ) -
Got 2 out of the Top 10 Werds this Christmas!
They had a contest this year with the winner getting an iPhone. I had two werds in the top 10, but didn't win. Still, I'm pretty happy about it. Want to see the werds? Here they are ( Read more... )