Live, then give
Today is the funeral for a friend and colleague of Tom’s. It’s the second one in about 6 weeks. It’s been a rough couple of months for his company; two funerals and another colleague diagnosed with advanced liver cancer. It’s …
Monday Madness
Hallelujah! The basement is emptied, even down to a cursory sweeping job. What a PITA. The garage is packed with stuff, the living room has more furniture than a living room should have, and there is a queen sized bed …
I survived!
There are a few things that are guaranteed to send me over the edge. Ok, more than a few, but three of them hit this weekend.I hate having my home in disarray. The place isn’t sterile clean, by any stretch, …
Thursday Thirteen–Things on my mind
Thirteen Things On My Mind1. J is 21 months today. Where has the time gone? He was such a little guy when he was born, and now he’s traipsing about the backyard with A. I’m so glad they’re such good …
Eyes in the back of my head
I got my first Anonymous comment this weekend. I would have responded to it sooner, but I was so busy watching my sons’ every move that I just didn’t get to it earlier. I finally gave up and threw them …
The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated
Why is it, when you try to do something that is going to make your life easier, it ends up sucking your very life source dry? I have been trying to install a new modem and wireless router for my …
Why Jen absolutely HATES April Fools Day
So, for those of you who are of a mischievious nature, this is a warning message. Don’t.Do.It. Yes, tomorrow is April Fools’ Day, you’re dying to try to pull something. Please don’t. I was once the inadvertant victim of a …
Magnetix Recall
These are some of A’s very favorite toys. If you have them, return them. I have to go hunt down all the pieces and get them the hell out of my house.
Thursday Thirteen–my playlist
Thirteen Things on my playlist 1. Ok, to start, I really don’t have a playlist, I’m not that cool. 2. Right now, I’m listening to Crazy Frog’s “Axel F” on continuous repeat. I promised A I’d play it for him, …
Always darkest before dawn
I’ve always had a problem with winter, with the short days and cold temperatures and the way it just goes on and on. Chicago winters are abysmal. Long and cold and never-ending. Colorado winters are considerably better. Not quite as …