Monthly Archives: January 2008

We are trying writing time in a cafe this morning. Actually, our internet access has been compromised, probably by the hamsters who are supposed to be running the show. I understand little of the whole network setup and if jm … Continue reading →

How are you? A simple and polite inquiry that expects nothing more than a simple and polite reply. I am fine, how are you? I am not fine all the time. Work is a place one goes to exchange effort … Continue reading →

A few months ago jm asked me what my definition of “wife” is. Do I think I’m a good wife? I had no answer. I’m a good person. A good friend. But wife? The term itself makes me bristle, and … Continue reading →

My week off work is coming to a close. I’ve had time to reflect on, and adjust my personal life in positive ways. Time to catalogue my various complications at work. It’s been time spent well. My coworkers may not … Continue reading →

OK, we are insane. We have five cats in a bantam-weight, one-bedroom basement apartment. Two of the cats are very energetic kittens. Aside from buying cat food by the 14-pound bag (four at a time), jm has the awesome chore … Continue reading →

“Take it like a man,” my boss said to me. Criticism is what she was discussing with me. The gist of the conversation was that I need to grow a spine, be more confident in what I know and not … Continue reading →

Well, it’s 7:30 am, and that’s writing time. jm and I have agreed to make 7-11 am the time to sit and write, he his novel and me, well, whatever strikes me. Unfortunately, jm hasn’t sat down with his computer … Continue reading →

The Snow Man One must have a mind of winter To regard the frost and the boughs Of the pine-trees crusted with snow; And have been cold a long time To behold the junipers shagged with ice, The spruces rough … Continue reading →