personal archives
Jul
7
2008
fisher towers
(In which we resume the recap of last month’s vacation to Colorado and Utah…) After our morning hike through part of the Devil’s Garden Trail at Arches National Park, we decided to take the scenic route back to Denver. Utah…
(In which we resume the recap of last month’s vacation to Colorado and Utah…) After our morning hike through part of the Devil’s Garden Trail at Arches National Park, we decided to take the scenic route back to Denver. Utah…
Jun
3
2008
race for the cure 2008
This Saturday, Rob and I are participating in the National Race for the Cure in downtown D.C. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research and support programs. If you care to donate: My Donation Page | Rob’s Donation Page | Post Newspaper…
This Saturday, Rob and I are participating in the National Race for the Cure in downtown D.C. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research and support programs. If you care to donate: My Donation Page | Rob’s Donation Page | Post Newspaper…
Apr
29
2008
year two
Rob and I celebrated our second anniversary last night. Last year, we marked the occasion with a weekend in Virginia Beach. This anniversary was a much more low-key affair, featuring dinner at a sushi restaurant in Bethesda and a…
Rob and I celebrated our second anniversary last night. Last year, we marked the occasion with a weekend in Virginia Beach. This anniversary was a much more low-key affair, featuring dinner at a sushi restaurant in Bethesda and a…
Feb
20
2008
playing hooky
This past Friday, I had the day off, and I intended to make the most of it. I treat days off during the work week a bit differently than a holiday or weekend. They’re rare, special — sacred, even….
This past Friday, I had the day off, and I intended to make the most of it. I treat days off during the work week a bit differently than a holiday or weekend. They’re rare, special — sacred, even….
Feb
8
2008
the power of panic
I can really identify with how Dave Shea describes what motivates him: But nothing motivates me better than last minute panic. When things absolutely, positively must get done, they do. I’m able to juggle a scary number of things at…
I can really identify with how Dave Shea describes what motivates him: But nothing motivates me better than last minute panic. When things absolutely, positively must get done, they do. I’m able to juggle a scary number of things at…
Jan
24
2008
don't shop when you're hungry, no no no
During my brief tenure in Okinawa (1988-89), the only English-language TV station was run by the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS). The television shows were typically a season or two behind the U.S., and in lieu of ads,…
During my brief tenure in Okinawa (1988-89), the only English-language TV station was run by the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS). The television shows were typically a season or two behind the U.S., and in lieu of ads,…
Dec
29
2007
photo of the day: frisbee toss
The weather was gorgeous on Christmas Eve in Tucson: sunny and warm (but not too warm). That afternoon, Rob, Ross, Ashley and I took advantage of the lovely weather and headed out to the high school to toss around…
The weather was gorgeous on Christmas Eve in Tucson: sunny and warm (but not too warm). That afternoon, Rob, Ross, Ashley and I took advantage of the lovely weather and headed out to the high school to toss around…
Dec
16
2007
coat quandary
My five-year-old winter coat is showing its age: The lining is gradually shredding, and it may be more trouble than it’s worth to try to have it repaired. Eying the current holiday sales and promotional offers, I’m pondering possible…
My five-year-old winter coat is showing its age: The lining is gradually shredding, and it may be more trouble than it’s worth to try to have it repaired. Eying the current holiday sales and promotional offers, I’m pondering possible…
Dec
4
2007
not my kind of technology
I consider myself fairly savvy when it comes to dealing with technology — at least, computer technology. But put me in front of a jammed copier, a fax machine or a fancy coffeemaker in need of emptying (today’s challenge), and…
I consider myself fairly savvy when it comes to dealing with technology — at least, computer technology. But put me in front of a jammed copier, a fax machine or a fancy coffeemaker in need of emptying (today’s challenge), and…
Dec
2
2007
empty your pockets
The temperature has turned decidedly colder here of late, which has necessitated bringing my winter coat out of hibernation. One cool thing about reviving the the winter coat is that inevitably I find stuff in the pockets from the…
The temperature has turned decidedly colder here of late, which has necessitated bringing my winter coat out of hibernation. One cool thing about reviving the the winter coat is that inevitably I find stuff in the pockets from the…
Nov
27
2007
one hundred thousand
My happy little Saturn SL2 hit its milestone 100,000th mile last month. I’d hoped that we’d hit the mark on our trip to St. Mary’s, Md., but, alas, we arrived home just a few miles shy of 100,000. I…
My happy little Saturn SL2 hit its milestone 100,000th mile last month. I’d hoped that we’d hit the mark on our trip to St. Mary’s, Md., but, alas, we arrived home just a few miles shy of 100,000. I…
Nov
2
2007
los dias de los muertos
Today marks the last day of the three-day Day of the Dead holiday. There’s so much I love about this holiday: the playful-yet-respectful attitude towards death, the brightly-colored festivities, the beautiful artwork. A few years ago I helped design…
Today marks the last day of the three-day Day of the Dead holiday. There’s so much I love about this holiday: the playful-yet-respectful attitude towards death, the brightly-colored festivities, the beautiful artwork. A few years ago I helped design…
Oct
25
2007
pay no attention to that man behind the curtain
Upgrading the blog to Movable Type 4.0 this evening. There may be some strange behavior with search, archive pages, commenting, etc., while I figure this out. Upgrade installed. Now it’s time to tinker. It’s going to be a bit of…
Upgrading the blog to Movable Type 4.0 this evening. There may be some strange behavior with search, archive pages, commenting, etc., while I figure this out. Upgrade installed. Now it’s time to tinker. It’s going to be a bit of…
Oct
14
2007
class of 1997
I flew back to Tucson earlier this month for my ten-year high school reunion. It was hard hard not to approach the whole thing with a certain degree of ambivalence. (Plus, I’ve seen Grosse Pointe Blank. Many times.) What…
I flew back to Tucson earlier this month for my ten-year high school reunion. It was hard hard not to approach the whole thing with a certain degree of ambivalence. (Plus, I’ve seen Grosse Pointe Blank. Many times.) What…
Oct
11
2007
light the night 2007
Rob and I are walking in the Light the Night 5K on Saturday in downtown Washington, D.C. (It’s in the evening, so there’s little chance of oversleeping this one!) Last year’s walk was really cool — everyone got lighted balloons…
Rob and I are walking in the Light the Night 5K on Saturday in downtown Washington, D.C. (It’s in the evening, so there’s little chance of oversleeping this one!) Last year’s walk was really cool — everyone got lighted balloons…
Oct
8
2007
Signal Hill
It only took ten months but I finally went through my photos from a mini-hike that Rob and I took with my parents to Signal Hill in Saguaro National Park West last December. We arrived just in time for…
It only took ten months but I finally went through my photos from a mini-hike that Rob and I took with my parents to Signal Hill in Saguaro National Park West last December. We arrived just in time for…
Oct
7
2007
papago park
Yesterday morning, I met up with my sister in Phoenix for a girls’ morning out, which started with a mini-hike through Papago Park to the rather literally-named Hole in the Rock. We took drinks up with us and sat…
Yesterday morning, I met up with my sister in Phoenix for a girls’ morning out, which started with a mini-hike through Papago Park to the rather literally-named Hole in the Rock. We took drinks up with us and sat…
Sep
16
2007
a beach outing
For the past month or so, Rob and I had been tossing around the idea of going out to Cape Henlopen this weekend. When the appointed day (yesterday) came, though, we overslept. But we’d resolved to go to the…
For the past month or so, Rob and I had been tossing around the idea of going out to Cape Henlopen this weekend. When the appointed day (yesterday) came, though, we overslept. But we’d resolved to go to the…
Sep
9
2007
lovebirds
Best wishes to Doug and Mele, who are getting married today (and, it should be noted, had the most creative wedding invitations I’ve seen, in the form of origami birds on custom-printed paper). Updated, 11:02 p.m. - Photos from…
Best wishes to Doug and Mele, who are getting married today (and, it should be noted, had the most creative wedding invitations I’ve seen, in the form of origami birds on custom-printed paper). Updated, 11:02 p.m. - Photos from…
Aug
27
2007
my event apart
I’m in Chicago today and tomorrow for An Event Apart, an intensive two-day conference about Web design, from CSS to design to information architecture to JavaScript. It’s certainly been interesting so far, and I’m looking forward to Day Two….
I’m in Chicago today and tomorrow for An Event Apart, an intensive two-day conference about Web design, from CSS to design to information architecture to JavaScript. It’s certainly been interesting so far, and I’m looking forward to Day Two….
Aug
25
2007
meta refresh
I decided it was long past time to update the banner photo and color scheme (the previous one had been up since last July!), so here’s a beachy new “theme,” taken from a photo of a seagull at Assateague…
I decided it was long past time to update the banner photo and color scheme (the previous one had been up since last July!), so here’s a beachy new “theme,” taken from a photo of a seagull at Assateague…
Aug
21
2007
out of the box
So after about a year of dithering about it, I took the plunge this weekend and bought a new MacBook Pro to replace my aging Powerbook G4. (It seriously has been a year. Rob was going to buy me…
So after about a year of dithering about it, I took the plunge this weekend and bought a new MacBook Pro to replace my aging Powerbook G4. (It seriously has been a year. Rob was going to buy me…
Aug
8
2007
town of hurt
On our way to Peaks of Otter on Thursday, we noticed a road sign that mentioned Bedford (the next town) and another town past that called Altavista. Randomly curious, I looked it up in our road atlas and found…
On our way to Peaks of Otter on Thursday, we noticed a road sign that mentioned Bedford (the next town) and another town past that called Altavista. Randomly curious, I looked it up in our road atlas and found…
Aug
3
2007
plugging back in
Rob and I just got back from two days in Peaks of Otter, Va., just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke. The place was just beautiful. But for someone who’s used to being plugged in nearly 24/7, there were…
Rob and I just got back from two days in Peaks of Otter, Va., just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke. The place was just beautiful. But for someone who’s used to being plugged in nearly 24/7, there were…
five years
In 2002, I took what were, for me, some big risks: I applied to grad school, took a two-week trip to Italy by myself (albeit with a tour group) and quit my job to move across the country from Phoenix,…
In 2002, I took what were, for me, some big risks: I applied to grad school, took a two-week trip to Italy by myself (albeit with a tour group) and quit my job to move across the country from Phoenix,…
Jul
11
2007
function before form
While I perusing the sale section of Piperlime this evening, I came across some unbearably adorable shoes. Alas, a new shoe purchase is not in the cards right now, as: 1) it’s a bit frivolous, ridiculously impractical, and, besides,…
While I perusing the sale section of Piperlime this evening, I came across some unbearably adorable shoes. Alas, a new shoe purchase is not in the cards right now, as: 1) it’s a bit frivolous, ridiculously impractical, and, besides,…
Jul
7
2007
a girl!
A hearty congratulations go out to our friends Megan and Michael, who just welcomed their first child, Maya, on Friday morning. Best wishes to them and their new little one!…
A hearty congratulations go out to our friends Megan and Michael, who just welcomed their first child, Maya, on Friday morning. Best wishes to them and their new little one!…
Jul
3
2007
lambertville
On our way home last Sunday, we made a small side-trip to Lambertville, N.J., to find the house where my grandmother grew up. My mom and aunt lived here for a time as well, when my grandfather was deployed…
On our way home last Sunday, we made a small side-trip to Lambertville, N.J., to find the house where my grandmother grew up. My mom and aunt lived here for a time as well, when my grandfather was deployed…
Jul
2
2007
at the quick stop
There are a few interests that my youngest brother Ross and I share that the rest of the family doesn’t totally get. One of those things is a love of comic books. Another is an appreciation of Kevin Smith…
There are a few interests that my youngest brother Ross and I share that the rest of the family doesn’t totally get. One of those things is a love of comic books. Another is an appreciation of Kevin Smith…
Jun
26
2007
adventuring
These days, every time something goes a little wrong when we’re on the road — be it a wrong turn or a mis-transcribed driving direction that leaves us 20 miles off-course — Rob and I try to put a positive…
These days, every time something goes a little wrong when we’re on the road — be it a wrong turn or a mis-transcribed driving direction that leaves us 20 miles off-course — Rob and I try to put a positive…
Jun
23
2007
missing in action
This week has been obscenely busy at work, so I haven’t had time for anything but the automated daily link posts for most of the week. Hopefully this will change soon. In the meantime, Rob and I are hitting the…
This week has been obscenely busy at work, so I haven’t had time for anything but the automated daily link posts for most of the week. Hopefully this will change soon. In the meantime, Rob and I are hitting the…
Jun
18
2007
chins up, ladies
On Thursday I went to a reading / booksigning by Laurie Notaro, a humor writer I used to work with at The Arizona Republic. We both left the Republic around the same time in the summer of 2002 —…
On Thursday I went to a reading / booksigning by Laurie Notaro, a humor writer I used to work with at The Arizona Republic. We both left the Republic around the same time in the summer of 2002 —…
Jun
9
2007
do-over for the cure
To some extent, I’ve been hiding in shame from the blog this week. (Granted, I also was ridiculously busy this week, but The Shame just made me even less inclined to blog.) The reason for my blog avoidance: I totally…
To some extent, I’ve been hiding in shame from the blog this week. (Granted, I also was ridiculously busy this week, but The Shame just made me even less inclined to blog.) The reason for my blog avoidance: I totally…
Jun
1
2007
this weekend: race for the cure
I keep meaning to post about this but keep getting sidetracked, and now it’s pretty much too late… Tomorrow morning, Rob and I will be participating in our third Race for the Cure, a 5K run/walk through downtown D.C. to…
I keep meaning to post about this but keep getting sidetracked, and now it’s pretty much too late… Tomorrow morning, Rob and I will be participating in our third Race for the Cure, a 5K run/walk through downtown D.C. to…
May
26
2007
roundabout chicago
Still catching up on a backlog of photos / blog entries here… After the “Nancerus” wedding on May 12, Rob and I had two days left to enjoy Chicago. On Sunday, we met Rob’s parents in Chinatown for a…
Still catching up on a backlog of photos / blog entries here… After the “Nancerus” wedding on May 12, Rob and I had two days left to enjoy Chicago. On Sunday, we met Rob’s parents in Chinatown for a…
May
22
2007
wedding party
(Photo above of the Indiana University contingent by Rachel Kipp.) Two weekends ago, Rob and I flew up to Chicago to attend the wedding of one of his college friends, Christin, who had gotten engaged during the weekend of…
(Photo above of the Indiana University contingent by Rachel Kipp.) Two weekends ago, Rob and I flew up to Chicago to attend the wedding of one of his college friends, Christin, who had gotten engaged during the weekend of…
May
21
2007
colonial triangle
I keep meaning to post about the second day of our weekend trip to Virginia Beach at the end of April. That Sunday, our actual anniversary, we woke up early to catch what turned out to be a spectacular…
I keep meaning to post about the second day of our weekend trip to Virginia Beach at the end of April. That Sunday, our actual anniversary, we woke up early to catch what turned out to be a spectacular…
May
17
2007
office games
I finally got to see last week’s episode of The Office tonight. Great episode, and, cliché as the “big speech” plot device is, I was so proud of Pam for walking over the coals — both literally and figuratively. Another…
I finally got to see last week’s episode of The Office tonight. Great episode, and, cliché as the “big speech” plot device is, I was so proud of Pam for walking over the coals — both literally and figuratively. Another…
May
9
2007
lean on me
After I sprained my ankle this weekend, I thought that crutches would be the answer to my mobility problem: no more limping around, I could move a little faster, etc. Obviously, I’d never had occasion to actually use crutches before….
After I sprained my ankle this weekend, I thought that crutches would be the answer to my mobility problem: no more limping around, I could move a little faster, etc. Obviously, I’d never had occasion to actually use crutches before….
May
7
2007
i've gotta think i'm saving the day
Verizon Broadband has this new “Be an Action Hero” promotion where users can upload their pictures and insert themselves into a short 3D action movie. It takes a good while to see the completed film (in my case, it was…
Verizon Broadband has this new “Be an Action Hero” promotion where users can upload their pictures and insert themselves into a short 3D action movie. It takes a good while to see the completed film (in my case, it was…
May
5
2007
ow
I suppose it was bound to happen: I injured myself in this morning’s soccer game. And, true to form, a) it happened for no reason (i.e., I wasn’t throwing myself in front of the goal to block a shot) and…
I suppose it was bound to happen: I injured myself in this morning’s soccer game. And, true to form, a) it happened for no reason (i.e., I wasn’t throwing myself in front of the goal to block a shot) and…
May
1
2007
eastern market
I got a few IMs early yesterday morning with some truly sad news: Rob: sad about eastern market Me: what? Rob: read dcist … or the post Rob: eastern market was gutted by fire last night Eastern Market is…
I got a few IMs early yesterday morning with some truly sad news: Rob: sad about eastern market Me: what? Rob: read dcist … or the post Rob: eastern market was gutted by fire last night Eastern Market is…
Apr
29
2007
anniversary
One year ago today — has it really been that long already? — Rob and I tied the knot. To celebrate (not to mention take a much-needed mini vacation), we drove down to Virginia Beach for the weekend. More…
One year ago today — has it really been that long already? — Rob and I tied the knot. To celebrate (not to mention take a much-needed mini vacation), we drove down to Virginia Beach for the weekend. More…
Apr
25
2007
back on track
Our Internet service suddenly cut out on Sunday night … and just as suddenly somehow restored itself by the time we got home from work today. (Note to self: Cancel Comcast repair appointment.) I’m so accustomed to being constantly plugged-in,…
Our Internet service suddenly cut out on Sunday night … and just as suddenly somehow restored itself by the time we got home from work today. (Note to self: Cancel Comcast repair appointment.) I’m so accustomed to being constantly plugged-in,…
Apr
19
2007
grim
I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around Monday’s events at Virginia Tech, or even coming up with words to describe my reaction. It’s a sad, tragic story, and I feel for those who were affected by it. One thing…
I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around Monday’s events at Virginia Tech, or even coming up with words to describe my reaction. It’s a sad, tragic story, and I feel for those who were affected by it. One thing…
Apr
12
2007
gray
I overslept this morning, waking up to an oppressively gray sky and the news that Kurt Vonnegut has died. I can’t say anything appropriately eloquent, just this: Bummer. :(…
I overslept this morning, waking up to an oppressively gray sky and the news that Kurt Vonnegut has died. I can’t say anything appropriately eloquent, just this: Bummer. :(…
Apr
4
2007
greening
Rob and I watched An Inconvenient Truth tonight. I have some qualms with how the film is structured — too much focus on Al Gore, and some of the animations and appeals to emotion ring hollow — but for the…
Rob and I watched An Inconvenient Truth tonight. I have some qualms with how the film is structured — too much focus on Al Gore, and some of the animations and appeals to emotion ring hollow — but for the…
Mar
31
2007
bouncing back
I’d been thinking for a while that a vacation might be nice. Take a couple days off, catch up on a few things, just generally chill out. Getting sick and spending a week on the couch wasn’t exactly what I…
I’d been thinking for a while that a vacation might be nice. Take a couple days off, catch up on a few things, just generally chill out. Getting sick and spending a week on the couch wasn’t exactly what I…
Mar
26
2007
bleh
One of the joys of marriage is that you get to share everything. Including the latest bug that goes around. Rob’s been sick since Friday, and I suppose it was only a matter of time until I picked it up,…
One of the joys of marriage is that you get to share everything. Including the latest bug that goes around. Rob’s been sick since Friday, and I suppose it was only a matter of time until I picked it up,…
scope it out '07
For the second year in a row, this Saturday Rob and I participated in the Scope It Out 5K, an event to raise money for / awareness of colon cancer. I have to say, I was impressed by this event’s…
For the second year in a row, this Saturday Rob and I participated in the Scope It Out 5K, an event to raise money for / awareness of colon cancer. I have to say, I was impressed by this event’s…
Mar
24
2007
baby baby
Big congrats to my friends Danielle and Kevin, who welcomed their first child, Lucas Paul, into the world this past Thursday. I’ve known Danielle since high school, and she was a bridesmaid at my wedding. Best wishes to them and…
Big congrats to my friends Danielle and Kevin, who welcomed their first child, Lucas Paul, into the world this past Thursday. I’ve known Danielle since high school, and she was a bridesmaid at my wedding. Best wishes to them and…
Mar
20
2007
memory lane
While I was in Austin, I took the opportunity to revisit some of my old stomping grounds. I lived here for three and a half years, after we moved from Okinawa, and I wanted to see how things had…
While I was in Austin, I took the opportunity to revisit some of my old stomping grounds. I lived here for three and a half years, after we moved from Okinawa, and I wanted to see how things had…
Mar
15
2007
married finances
Soon-to-be-married Doug asked a question about finances on his wedding blog earlier this week: But here’s something I never found out from married friend or parents or … or anyone. How the heck DO married couples deal with personal expenses,…
Soon-to-be-married Doug asked a question about finances on his wedding blog earlier this week: But here’s something I never found out from married friend or parents or … or anyone. How the heck DO married couples deal with personal expenses,…
Mar
7
2007
volleyball champ
Big kudos to Rob, who, with his team “Spike TV,” just won their volleyball league championship tonight. Congratulations, everyone! (Photo taken at a game earlier this season.)…
Big kudos to Rob, who, with his team “Spike TV,” just won their volleyball league championship tonight. Congratulations, everyone! (Photo taken at a game earlier this season.)…
Feb
26
2007
on the telly
This afternoon I have tickets to a taping of The Daily Show here in New York. I’ve been super-psyched for about a month about this, and it’s a bit weird that it’s finally here. Since they overbook every show to…
This afternoon I have tickets to a taping of The Daily Show here in New York. I’ve been super-psyched for about a month about this, and it’s a bit weird that it’s finally here. Since they overbook every show to…
Feb
20
2007
afternoon on the mall
After our screening of Breach on Sunday, we headed into town for an afternoon on the Mall. Our first stop: the National Gallery. For whatever reason, none of the exhibits really appealed to me that day. I did, however,…
After our screening of Breach on Sunday, we headed into town for an afternoon on the Mall. Our first stop: the National Gallery. For whatever reason, none of the exhibits really appealed to me that day. I did, however,…
Feb
17
2007
roadblock
For the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with a particularly painful case of designer’s block. I pride myself on being able to turn out good work fairly quickly. But when I can’t produce — when my brain’s not…
For the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with a particularly painful case of designer’s block. I pride myself on being able to turn out good work fairly quickly. But when I can’t produce — when my brain’s not…
Jan
31
2007
uptime
I just rebooted my PowerBook for the first time since … Oct. 16, 2006. That’s 107 days without restarting my machine. I don’t know if that’s an achievement or utter folly. I did have five Apple system updates waiting to…
I just rebooted my PowerBook for the first time since … Oct. 16, 2006. That’s 107 days without restarting my machine. I don’t know if that’s an achievement or utter folly. I did have five Apple system updates waiting to…
Jan
14
2007
mvhs class of 1997
Organizers have gotten things rolling for my high school class’s 10-year reunion, including a MySpace page. As the former yearbook editor, I feel like I should contribute somehow, so I’m reposting the info here, in case someone does a Google…
Organizers have gotten things rolling for my high school class’s 10-year reunion, including a MySpace page. As the former yearbook editor, I feel like I should contribute somehow, so I’m reposting the info here, in case someone does a Google…
Jan
12
2007
soccer-riffic
Move over, pilates and aerobics. Looks like I’m back to playing soccer sooner than I expected. One of my team captains sent out information this week about a Wednesday-night soccer clinic sponsored by the Washington Freedom, a local women’s soccer…
Move over, pilates and aerobics. Looks like I’m back to playing soccer sooner than I expected. One of my team captains sent out information this week about a Wednesday-night soccer clinic sponsored by the Washington Freedom, a local women’s soccer…
Jan
10
2007
summit
This evening my office hosted a summit for local bloggers who write about life in the D.C. area. The event featured a panel q&a with Post and post.com editors and bloggers, a mini-seminar on Internet libel law and a “here…
This evening my office hosted a summit for local bloggers who write about life in the D.C. area. The event featured a panel q&a with Post and post.com editors and bloggers, a mini-seminar on Internet libel law and a “here…
Jan
8
2007
hamster wheel
After work today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I stepped on the elliptical machine, I scrolled through the contents of my iPod in search of my workout playlist, only to find that it…
After work today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I stepped on the elliptical machine, I scrolled through the contents of my iPod in search of my workout playlist, only to find that it…
Jan
7
2007
one thing resolved
I’m still formulating my list of of new year’s not-resolutions. (Actually, I’ve been working on this since my last birthday, when I do my real annual “re-assessment.”) Beyond the usual “lose weight / exercise / eat better / save…
I’m still formulating my list of of new year’s not-resolutions. (Actually, I’ve been working on this since my last birthday, when I do my real annual “re-assessment.”) Beyond the usual “lose weight / exercise / eat better / save…
Jan
1
2007
happy 2007!
I love new years. It’s such an arbitrary thing that January 1 should be any more significant than December 31, simply by virtue of its place on the calendar, yet it provides a fantastic opportunity to make a fresh start….
I love new years. It’s such an arbitrary thing that January 1 should be any more significant than December 31, simply by virtue of its place on the calendar, yet it provides a fantastic opportunity to make a fresh start….
Dec
30
2006
sabino canyon sunset
On Sunday, my family made its now-traditional Christmas Eve pilgrimage to Tucson’s Sabino Canyon. We took the tram up to the fourth stop (the rest of the tram route had been washed out by late-summer torrential rains), then walked…
On Sunday, my family made its now-traditional Christmas Eve pilgrimage to Tucson’s Sabino Canyon. We took the tram up to the fourth stop (the rest of the tram route had been washed out by late-summer torrential rains), then walked…
Dec
27
2006
trump card
My mom generously gave Rob and I custody of her van during our visit this week. By the time Christmas Eve rolled around, our travels through Tucson had brought the fuel meter down to about ¼ of a tank. After…
My mom generously gave Rob and I custody of her van during our visit this week. By the time Christmas Eve rolled around, our travels through Tucson had brought the fuel meter down to about ¼ of a tank. After…
Dec
25
2006
a desert christmas
Another year, another lovely Christmas Day in the Arizona desert. Best wishes to everyone for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year! The photo above was taken on Saturday at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, just west of…
Another year, another lovely Christmas Day in the Arizona desert. Best wishes to everyone for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year! The photo above was taken on Saturday at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, just west of…
Dec
24
2006
round about town
Thursday was kind of a surreal “preview of things to come” for my 10-year high school reunion next year. In the morning, Rob and I stopped by my old high school to surprise visit my friend Danielle, who works there…
Thursday was kind of a surreal “preview of things to come” for my 10-year high school reunion next year. In the morning, Rob and I stopped by my old high school to surprise visit my friend Danielle, who works there…
boomeritis
The New York Times ran a story earlier this week urging retiring baby boomers to stay (or become) physically active, or else risk falling prey to the health risks that come with a slow, sedentary lifestyle, a condition it calls…
The New York Times ran a story earlier this week urging retiring baby boomers to stay (or become) physically active, or else risk falling prey to the health risks that come with a slow, sedentary lifestyle, a condition it calls…
Dec
23
2006
layover
On Wednesday, Rob and I had a three-hour layover at Chicago’s Midway International Airport. So we did something slightly crazy: We went out for pizza. Rob had it all planned out: Land at Midway around 11:30 a.m., hop on…
On Wednesday, Rob and I had a three-hour layover at Chicago’s Midway International Airport. So we did something slightly crazy: We went out for pizza. Rob had it all planned out: Land at Midway around 11:30 a.m., hop on…
Dec
21
2006
christmas cheer
I think I’m finally starting to get into the “Christmas spirit” thing. It takes me a long time to warm up to it every year — probably because I usually start off on the wrong foot, cursing the appearance of…
I think I’m finally starting to get into the “Christmas spirit” thing. It takes me a long time to warm up to it every year — probably because I usually start off on the wrong foot, cursing the appearance of…
Dec
3
2006
battle of the bulge
At long last, I finally went in for a haircut this morning. (I hadn’t had anything done to my hair since the wedding, back in April … and it’s shown.) After about a year of ponytails and clippies, I’ve got…
At long last, I finally went in for a haircut this morning. (I hadn’t had anything done to my hair since the wedding, back in April … and it’s shown.) After about a year of ponytails and clippies, I’ve got…
Nov
22
2006
texting with t-mobile
Our T-Mobile bill came with a bit of an unpleasant surprise this time around: $15 in extra text-messaging charges. Now, Rob and I use text messaging to keep in touch with friends and with each other, and we each get…
Our T-Mobile bill came with a bit of an unpleasant surprise this time around: $15 in extra text-messaging charges. Now, Rob and I use text messaging to keep in touch with friends and with each other, and we each get…
Nov
20
2006
photo of the day: trees in water
This photo was taken last Thanksgiving weekend at Swan Lake in Sumter, S.C. I love how the trees just rise up through the water. Rob and I will be heading out that way again on Thursday for the holiday…
This photo was taken last Thanksgiving weekend at Swan Lake in Sumter, S.C. I love how the trees just rise up through the water. Rob and I will be heading out that way again on Thursday for the holiday…
tomorrow or february
I called up my dentist this morning to schedule a cleaning. I was hoping for something within the next few weeks, to give myself at least a week to be extra-attentive with the brushing and the flossing and such. “We…
I called up my dentist this morning to schedule a cleaning. I was hoping for something within the next few weeks, to give myself at least a week to be extra-attentive with the brushing and the flossing and such. “We…
Nov
15
2006
calm after the storm
Was the election really a whole week ago? The three weeks leading up to the election — and the week before in particular — my work life revolved around the elections, and my personal mantra was a countdown to Election…
Was the election really a whole week ago? The three weeks leading up to the election — and the week before in particular — my work life revolved around the elections, and my personal mantra was a countdown to Election…
Oct
29
2006
reunions
Poking through the MySpace messageboards for my old high school (what a wonderful way to procrastinate!), I came across some photos from the class of 1996 reunion from earlier this month. There weren’t a whole lot of people I recognized…
Poking through the MySpace messageboards for my old high school (what a wonderful way to procrastinate!), I came across some photos from the class of 1996 reunion from earlier this month. There weren’t a whole lot of people I recognized…
Oct
18
2006
oh, snap
I really am a mess these days. For the past week or so, I’ve had the mental fogginess of a head cold mixed with the intense scatterbrainedness that comes with being in the middle of a move. Now I’ve added…
I really am a mess these days. For the past week or so, I’ve had the mental fogginess of a head cold mixed with the intense scatterbrainedness that comes with being in the middle of a move. Now I’ve added…
Oct
10
2006
same bat-time, same bat-channel
I began my Saturday by loopily swooping around the apartment wearing a homemade bat costume. Yes, I’m a dork. But there was a reason. Backing up… Every year, my friends Eric and Caroline hold an elaborate Halloween party at their…
I began my Saturday by loopily swooping around the apartment wearing a homemade bat costume. Yes, I’m a dork. But there was a reason. Backing up… Every year, my friends Eric and Caroline hold an elaborate Halloween party at their…
Oct
9
2006
let the eagle soar in aisle sixteen
On Saturday, Rob, Dari and I drove over to the Home Depot in Seven Corners. We had separate goals, Rob and I to scope out paint an
On Saturday, Rob, Dari and I drove over to the Home Depot in Seven Corners. We had separate goals, Rob and I to scope out paint an