There have been times in my life when any given Monday was my least favorite day of the week. Coming down off the weekend was depressing and the energy-drop felt like an inescapable dark cloud. But that…
…The Ultimate Result of All Ambition
” To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition…” Samuel Johnson (1709 – 1784) The new pad is basically a never-ending list of projects. And I admit, I’ve had moments of feeling overwhelmed…
My Life Has Come to This?
I was a little early for an appointment, and was looking through a magazine as I waited in the lounge. In the mag, I spied with my little eye all kinds of things. Things I want to remember.…
Please See This Movie!
Mister and I recently saw “20 Feet From Stardom.” I thought it would be good, but had no idea it would be flippin’ fantastic. I thought I’d enjoy it, but had no idea I’d be crying tears of…
Seriously, Dude?
I don’t get hit on by guys. That’s just a fact, and honestly, I’m okay with it. But once in a great while, some dude will say something to me, thinking he’s being smooth and hoping to…
Rock Camp – Showcase!
Today was the big showcase! And it couldn’t have been Awesomer! As it started early (1 pm), it didn’t take up much of the day. After a full week of volunteering each and every day, it felt…
Rock Camp – Day 5
Day 5. The last day. It takes so long to get here, and yet it gets here so fast. It’s the same every year, but I still seem to forget how it goes. After morning greeting duties…
Rock Camp – Day 3
Hump-day. It happens. Every year. The mid-way point of the week brings a lot of emotion. Some campers are still unsure what’s going on. Some are frustrated. Some are overwhelmed. Some are simply realizing there are only…