Monthly Archives: February 2009

Alabaster, you’re a nut

My cat has been a bit of a flake lately. But that has nothing to do with this post. He has always liked to hang out on the back of the office chair. The top of the chair shows evidence … Continue reading

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Thursday’s Thirst for Wisdom

Proverbs 1Prologue: Purpose and Theme “The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; … Continue reading

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Wednesday Wants

When I got the e-mail from NaBloPoMo, I ignored it. Later my sister prodded me and with all of about 3 seconds of consideration I signed up. The theme this month is “WANT.” Ironically, I blog because I want to … Continue reading

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Tips for Better Living

Here’s a tip that only applies to a few and unfortunately for the rest of us they are not likely to consider it applicable: Tell the truth. Don’t lie. Be honest with yourself and others. As my mother often quoted, … Continue reading

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Home Improvements

I recently finished a lovely microwave cart that is really (in my world) a printer/turntable cart (more on that later). I was charmed that the brush I bought for the urethane was hand made and labeled – with a personal … Continue reading

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Do not be deceived. There is only way in and this isn’t it. I wish I could read the sign over this would-be door. Was there once a door that’s since been closed over? Was the awning put up and … Continue reading

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Here we go again!

I can’t believe I signed up so readily. God help me, here we go again. 28 days, 28 posts.

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Oh! Those Guppies! Desperate Fishwives, Episode V

Tragedy! After 4 weeks, the last litter of our proud late heroine Mama Guppy were released into the tank. This is a full week older than the 1st was when she was released. There were almost 20 fry in the … Continue reading

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It was a long time ago

There are things that happen in our lives that shape who we are. Things that overcome our genetic code, our DNA. Maybe behavior is trained into our make-up by our parents. Reactions we formulate after repetitive actions and conditioned responses. … Continue reading

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