Monthly Archives: November 2007
Seasonal Work in the Garden
After doing a whole lot of nothing after Thanksgiving, we came back to Madison on Saturday, a day earlier than planned. This was a great idea. If you are going to do a whole lot of nothing, sometimes its … Continue reading
Tell Me You Love Me in African
Its tragically hilarious how ignorant Americans are about the world’s geography. Since Diene moved here, I have watched the evolution of his answer to the question: “Where are you from?” At first, the dialogue went something like this. American: “Where … Continue reading
A Day of Thanks
Today, being The day of giving thanks, I’ve rounded up some links to favorite websites that have caught the spirit. Quotes of Gratitude at eMomsatHome Why I am Thankful at Freelance Writing Jobs Gratitude at Steve Pavlina And a few … Continue reading
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Handcuffs Optional
A conversation in the work lunch room: Coworker 1: “I’m going to a wedding shower. Everyone was given an occupation and our gift is supposed to be appropriate if the bride was that occupation.” Coworker 2: “Hmm. What occupation did … Continue reading
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Listing My Way Out of a Bad Mood
Quite frankly, I do not feel like being grateful for anything this morning. I feel like wallowing in the bad mood I woke up in. I want to sulk and suck down coffee. Listen to desperate music about unrequited love … Continue reading
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Days of Turkey and More
Is it just me or has everyone been counting down until the biggest grubfest of the year? Turkey Day! A sanctioned day of gluttony. How am I supposed to be productive at work this week when the thought of candied … Continue reading
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