Friday, July 05, 2013

Ah, the good old days!

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This evening my friend John and I went out to celebrate his birthday. We had drinks at his place and he seemed to really like his gift -- Th...
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On my day off ...

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I had promised myself that I'd spend my July 4th being productive: primarily, cleaning out and organizing my bedroom. I didn't get a...
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Thursday, July 04, 2013

Doing it old school

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I found out through Facebook that a once close, highly disappointing, former friend is suffering through a family tragedy. The last membe...

A big, heaping serving of corn

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Yeah, I know it's corny. But it gets me every time. Ever since I was a little girl. I used to worry that I'd miss this number wh...
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She shouldn't get to me

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A really rude old biddie snapped at me today at Walgreen's and made me sad. It's the same store where a pushy younger man snapped at...
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Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Let it ride!

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I just won $3 in the Illinois Lotto. I reinvested it more lottery tickets.
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Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Balance of Power

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It's not optimal, but the way the local food pantry works is that it's open for donations during the very hours that they distribu...
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Monday, July 01, 2013

No guilt today!

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Some evenings, while I'm on the el platform, waiting for the train, I gaze into the health club windows and feel bad as I watch the le...
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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Loved it!

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I so enjoy going to the movies but this summer, so far the only one I've seen is Leo's turn as Gatsby , and I really didn't en...
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Sunday Stealing

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The Summertime Meme 1.) What first tells you that Summer is here? Forget the calendar. For me, it's summer when I can get away with s...
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Woke up and found myself looking at Paul Newman (ca 1966)

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Got up very early this morning and dropped a small bag of groceries off at the local food pantry before taking Reynaldo to the vet. When w...
Friday, June 28, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Suit and Tie Thanks to Bankerchick for suggesting JT    1) When was the last time that you got dressed up, or to...
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Weary

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Nothing is wrong , really. •  I believe my recent work has been well received. •  Reynaldo still has his moments -- today he was most ...
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Thursday Thirteen #227

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  THIRTEEN COVER SONGS  I LIKE BETTER THAN THE ORIGINALS   I admit it -- I stole this idea shamelessly from Kwizgiver .  The or...
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I'm good at this job

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We presented concepts for The Big Project I began last Monday. We received client feedback this afternoon. Of the four we shared, two we...
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

My city is very happy this morning

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Good for you, Blackhawks! This Cub fan can only imagine your joy.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Fourteen! That's more than a dozen!

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That's how many runs the Cubs scored today within the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. And I was there! My friend Kathleen, her n...
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Sunday Stealing

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IF I WON 100 MILLION DOLLARS....  What kind of car would you buy?   I wouldn't. Very bad investment. A new car is worth less when you...
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Party!

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Last night I went to the graduation party at my friend Kathleen's. I'd been dreading it. I knew it would be mostly couples -- peop...
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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Livin' on a Prayer 1) This song tells the tale of Tommy, who works on the docks, and Gina, who works in a diner. Where d...
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Friday, June 21, 2013

Feeling beat up

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My older sister sent me a letter today, filled with big words, threatening to sue me over our mother's estate. Or, rather her mother...
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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Thursday Thirteen #226

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THIRTEEN OF TV'S BEST-SCRIPTED SHOWS Earlier this month I came upon this list , compiled by The Writers Guild of America, of ...
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Progress Report

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My little man, Reynaldo, is coming along like a little champ. He hasn't peed on the table in more than two weeks! He's less destru...
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Happy Birthday, Milord

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Who knows how long I've loved you? I know I love you still. Shall I wait a lonely lifetime? If you want me to, I will.
Monday, June 17, 2013

Guess who is actually writing today

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That would be me. I am a happy gal right now. I have actual, real-live, billable work to do!
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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Sunday Stealing

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The Weird Question Meme, Part Two What is your ring size? 9. I have short, fat sausage fingers. How often do you wear jewelry?   Every...
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