We’re getting lots of rain here, which is good. We need it. I knew we were going to have a good series of storms because of the nasty headache I’ve had since yesterday. It gradually passed, after the thunderstorms struck. Two days of off-again, on-again rain.
Here it is a new year and I’ve been bad about posting for the past few months. Last year saw many opportunities and disappointments. For a while, I was so despressed about the riding accident and then the subsequent recovery for Isis and me. We did finally get her in shape, and it has seemed…
According to an article in the Union Leader, Newt Gingrich stated that ‘a “different set of rules” may be needed to reduce terrorists’ ability to use the Internet and free speech to recruit and get out their message.’ Ironically, this statement was made at the t the annual Nackey S. Loeb First Amendment award dinner….
One of those weeks. Roof is still leaking. The kitties are going in places where they shouldn’t and leaving presents. I heard something running around in the attic. I was convinced it was a squirrel (luckily it was just a loud heating system kicking in). Most nights I have been hearing something loud, like a…
When I was still living at home, every Christmas, Mom would take us caroling to the neighbor’s houses. We had a pretty good knowledge of carols thanks to Tasha Tudor’s Carol book. We’d to the requisite songs and some lesser known ones. Having a good knowledge of carols is a fine thing, unless you are…
I’m watching the inauguration ceremony and my absolute favorite classical musicians are playing in an ensemble: Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, and Anthony McGills playing a composition by John Williams. Wow. These are incredible musicians, probably some of the best in the world. And John Williams? LOVE his stuff. I love the bits from…
One of the fun things for belly dance is that you get to go shopping for things you would normally only get to wear to a fancy dress ball. I’ve been enjoying shopping for full-crcle skirts, fancy tops, and belts that make a lovely sound when you walk. It’s been a hoot. I can see…