Writing and whatnot

Got to get to writing.  I quite often wonder if other “writers” ever do everything they can to avoid the actual writing part of being a writer.  I mean, sometimes when I think about writing I feel like I did back in high school, 6th period, Freshman English class, right before basketball practice.  I’d know [...]

Hot and Soupy

Man, is it hot outside!  But, if I’m going to run at 5000 ft., then I’m going to have to push myself somehow (or so I’ve read).  I think San Antonio, which is where I am, is only about 1000 ft. above sea level, so I’m a little bit worried about how I’ll do in [...]

Just a little note…

I started reading the blog of an old boyfriend’s sister today, and it made me homesick for my old blog (this one) so I thought I’d post something.  I’ve got to go for a run now (training for the Denver Rock ‘n Roll Marathon in October), but I’ll be back.  No one reads this but [...]

The Secret

Found out the secret to my dad’s low blood pressure (possibly): he’s dehydrated. We took my father to see his neurologist yesterday because my mom and he had a scare last week when my father looked like he might have had a seizure. It wasn’t, but my mom took him to the emergency room anyway [...]

Weird

Quick note. I had emailed The Animal Defense League about the neighbor pups and had gotten an email back from the shelter manager requesting more information about the dogs to see how they could help. I sent the information as requested, and now they’ve gone all radio silence for the past two business days. I [...]

Passion

Oh, man, where does the time go? Well, a quick update on the pups next door. I’ve been busy with them and am currently in contact with the Animal Defense League. Keep your fingers crossed. I’d love for them to find a good home where they’ll be loved and well cared for. On the home [...]

If You’re Happy, Blog First, Read The New York Times Second

Man, I was so high before I read The New York Times just now (50 Killed In Plane Crash Near Buffalo). You know, I was reading my copy of VegNews magazine‘s VegNewsletter, which I get vía email. In it is this great recipe from Chef Bryant Terry’s new book, Vegan Soul Kitchen, Black-eyed peas fritters. [...]

I Bet You Didn’t Know…

So, I’m crocheting–you know, trying to get back those 13 inches of Blueprint vest I had to rip back because I hadn’t been paying well enough attention–and I like to listen to NPR or podcasts or watch things like episodes of the Daily Show, etcetera when I’m creating.  It’s relaxing.  I get to catch up [...]

Livin’ La Vida Oprah

Okay, so Oprah’s got this thing going on this year, Living Your Best Life, and one of the guests she’s had on (one of her favorite guests) was Suze Orman (she always reminds me of a circus ringmaster for some reason). Don’t get me wrong. I like Suze Orman. For the most part, her advice [...]