Since the only fever I got on Valentine’s Day was accompanied by nasal congestion, a hacking cough, and other romantic bits, my Valentine’s Day series, Snippets of Love, is late. But I am still posting them, because, dammit, I was excited and February 14th is just some arbitrary day schemed up by the folks at [...]
Monthly Archive for February, 2008
A writer writes (notes to herself).
Posted in daily on Feb 18th, 2008
The process of writing a book is quite possibly the most overwhelming commitment I have ever made. In the 2005, I sat lonely in my apartment, looking down on Williamson Street. I was listening to Michael Franti loudly enough to mask the sounds of the traffic below and the vibrating tattoo guns in action downstairs [...]
As we hunker down for 10 more inches of snow (on top of the freezing rain from this morning), I am really grateful that Diene and I took the time yesterday evening to take a walk and enjoy the rare sunshine.
Breathing Easy
Posted in daily on Feb 16th, 2008
I am just so happy to wake up feeling healthy today, that I can only express my gratitude for that. My health is improving each day and soon I will be back to normal! I am also grateful for Sinusalia, which worked wonders! After one day of taking it, I felt so much better. I [...]
Turning a Profit with Your Passion
Posted in 9-5, dreams, grant writing, love, project japale goune, speeches, writing on Feb 15th, 2008
Do what you love and the money will follow. This is a maxim I really want to believe, but it just takes so much courage. And quite possibly, a lot of sleepless nights wondering how long behind “rent” is following you… Still, life is short enough that I can accept the first part (do what [...]
Happy (cough) Valentine’s Day
Posted in love on Feb 14th, 2008
Today, on Valentine’s Day, love comes home bearing gifts of cough medicine, extra soft tissues, unsalted almonds and figs (my favorites!) and a bouquet of flowers. For Diene, I am grateful

An expression of gratitude for all that is good in my life.