Well, that was special. I just saw someone on Facebook, who probably thinks of themselves as a perfectly decent and good Christian, dismiss all of Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism, among others, as ‘just tribal laws.’ Honey, it’s ALL just ‘tribal laws.’ You’re just prioritizing your tribe over everyone else’s, and the name for that ain’t […]
As we used to say on Livejournal, 3 things makes a post. Read More »
I’ve just taken on some new obligations (because I didn’t have enough already?) that requires me to drive into Seattle several times a week. Making the best of the situation, I decided to use that driving time, and pulled out the old language CDs to see if I could bring my Italian back up from
Language, children! Read More »
ok, so, risk of jinxing myself, but legal counsel says we’re good… After multiple delays of the paperwork and bureaucracy sort, an offer was made and accepted, and the co-op board approved the buyer. So, as soon as the final paperwork delays are over and a closing is set, I will officially be homeless. No,
Changements de latitudes, changements d’attitude Read More »
Given the choice between sitting and watching it snow, and tromping outside IN the snow, I…am usually split 50-50. But knowing it wouldn’t last long today got me outside. Which was nice, because there was lots to enjoy, including some very unhappy birds saying “duck this weather, anyway.” Sadly, the falling snow also smudged my
Snow Day, North Creek Read More »
A few months ago, a friend and I were discussing the possibility of my doing some editing work for her. But, she admitted, she couldn’t afford my rates. “Well,” I said, lifting my drink, “I do work for coffee…” My friend roasts her own beans. And a few days ago, she delivered a canister of
So very PNW of us…. Read More »
There are people who use a bicycle for fun, people who bike for exercise, and people who bike for transport. I am – for the most part – in the last category, with the second category being an unexpected but appreciated bonus, and the first requiring some sort of destination (which brings it back to
the joys of biking…. Read More »
It’s May, and I’m still behind on things. At least I have a better grip on the things I’m behind on, and have spoken with everyone about revised deadlines? I’m calling that as much of a win as April was going to give me. Meanwhile, there’s some bad news and some good news, and some
I don’t know if you can but you certainly May…. Read More »