Enjoying Vacation

Hello on this last day of 2007.  Hard to believe that this year is already over.  We are enjoying some down time on the shore of Lake Michigan in Indiana with my brother and his partner.  2007 has been a fantastic year, but I know 2008 will only bring more joy and amazement.  Wishing everyone … Continue reading Enjoying Vacation

My Modem Hates Me

I get this fabulous new computer for Christmas and my modem decides it no longer wants to work and offer me internet service.  So here I am at Panera using its free wi-fi and rue the day.  I just want to be able to play with my new computer and check my email.  I love … Continue reading My Modem Hates Me

Must Focus Now

Must not procrastinate (some how my warped mind does not feel that posting is task avoidance).  Must get paper done.  Must read hundreds of pages of articles with titles like "Engendering Naturalism:  Narrative Form and Commodity Spectacle in U.S. Naturalist Fiction" or perhaps "The Display Window: Designs and Desires of Weimar Consumerism."  Must write 12+ … Continue reading Must Focus Now

Degree of Loserness

It only took me 7+ years to buy and hang curtains on the front windows of our house.  So, for all of you who are driving or walking by at night, that is right--you can no longer watch our too big for our house tv nor watch me walk around naked...I know upsetting isn't it?  … Continue reading Degree of Loserness