Monthly Archives: January 2009

The mystery of why 2008 seemed like such a long year may be explained. Apparently it was 16 months long. Also, I may need to accept the fact that my office is not an Island Paradise. My backyard, however….. This … Continue reading →

I’m called upon to sing praises. “Sing to the LORD, you saints of his; praise his holy name….Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. When I felt secure, I said ‘I will never be shaken.’ … Continue reading →

On November 1st I began working for a new employer. For my old employer. In the same old building. In a new lab. Things have been….interesting, to say the least. We’re still trying to figure it all out. On the … Continue reading →

There’s a young woman I’ve come to know who was seriously injured in a head-on collision. She has spent the last 6 weeks recovering. The first 5 weeks were spent in the hospital. Now she is in rehab. She has … Continue reading →

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) Three weeks ago I made changes in my life:1) I quit weighing myself (2-3 times per day!)2) I quit drinking … Continue reading →

I am now a devoted camera-carrier. I would not want to miss capturing the occasional oddity such as this.

Today’s Episode: Extreme Makeover EditionBefore: It finally became too much. The chi was not a-flowing. The feng shui was all out of balance. Negative energy abounds in the form of rampant algae. The plastic plants are alive with the stuff. … Continue reading →

I am the first to confess, I am not perfect. As much as typos irk me, I know that I am often guilty of leaving behind evidence of my rush to the finish. Occasionally I neglect to hit the “ABC” … Continue reading →

A few months ago I lamented my situation regarding the need for a purse handbag. This is a relatively trivial problem in my world today, but one that was causing me aggravation. I’m delighted that I can now consider this … Continue reading →