It was a surreal experience all around. It was cloudy, yet the sun was shining down upon us, and yet rain was falling. And it wasn’t really falling in drops; the wind was blowing in such a way that it felt more like rain was being flicked at us. My senses were on edge andContinue reading “Pentagon Memorial 09/11/09”
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Stupid Murphy
I know I’m not the only one that this happens to. I (and you too, I’m sure) can pretty much guarantee that if I have to be somewhere at a very specific time, like the don’t be late kinda thing, “everything” will conspire against me to make me late. Well, tonight we were not onlyContinue reading “Stupid Murphy”
Lincoln and Buddhist Monks
I can combine anything can’t I. First it’s orange and chocolate. Now it’s Lincoln and Buddhism. Here’s the story. Last week I decided to take the girls into the city to picnic at a monument. This is something I’ve dreamed about doing since I found out we were moving here. It’s one of the reasonsContinue reading “Lincoln and Buddhist Monks”
Who’s afraid of a challenge?
Apparently I am. I’m placing the blame of my blogosphere absence squarely on the shoulders of one blogger. It should be myself, but who likes to blame themselves? Ronnica of Ignorant Historian wrote a post, several weeks ago now, on five words and what they meant to her. These five words were given to herContinue reading “Who’s afraid of a challenge?”
Orange Chocolate Love
One of the greatest flavor combinations ever invented is that of orange and chocolate. I would like to thank the culinary genius who created this most excellent concoction from the bottom of my chocolate (and orange) loving heart. It really is the best combo for me as I’ve always loved chocolate and, get this, orangeContinue reading “Orange Chocolate Love”
Picking battles
Today I had to lose a battle even though I was fully capable of winning it. I know though that I’m prepared to win the war if need be. Homeschool laws are different in each state. I guess I should be happy about this because it puts power in the state’s hands, not the federalContinue reading “Picking battles”
Not So SAHM 