Well, I have to say WordPress made it pretty easy to get back up and running on a new server, and of course it’s great to have this site at Hurricane Electric. Shoulda started here, dunno what I was thinkin’. At first I thought there was an automated XML file made of all my posts, … [Read more…]
If you’re reading this, and you have kids… do not ever, under any circumstances, tell them that they are stupid. If they make mistakes, and they will, they are kids, and they are human — then explain that mistakes are how we learn. But do not ever, ever tell them they are stupid, make fun … [Read more…]
This morning as I was waiting for my cinnamon raisin bagel to be toasted, buttered and added to the rest of my breakfast purchase from the corner deli, I spied the Dunhills in the cigarette display behind the counter. Ahhhh the thought of just having one cigarette, really enjoying a good smoke entered my mind. … [Read more…]
change habits, outlook, feelings grow learn lose sight sometimes but gain perspective still, who did you expect when you walked in the door i’m the same person from before
It’s not a necessarily bad thing, rage. Don’t like knowing it’s there, but it has come to my rescue as a tool for protection. It can be of use when dealing with threatening strangers or potentially abusive situations. When my rage gets woken up, and that part is usually automatic, the offender can see that … [Read more…]
It’s been 2 years since I had a cigarette…. 730 days. :-) This makes it officially the longest time I’ve stayed away from the nicotine. When DH recently had to be hospitalized (appendicitis — he’s fine :-) ), despite all the stress I didn’t even think about it. I saw someone outside the emergency room … [Read more…]
Cool Tool: SoyGel Paint & Urethane Remover When I read about this on KK’s, I thought it was great! It’s a soy-based, biodegradable paint & urethane stripper.
In addition to my love of Jazz, I also love rock ‘n’ roll… from stuff that goes back to the origins like Muddy Waters, to 50’s doo-wop to Motown, through the Beatles, Stones, Led Zep, Sting, etc., etc. But I gotta confess — I am also a disco fan (and funk too!). That’s right, you … [Read more…]
My first and second visits to NOLA were vacations I took when single. The first trip was for a whole week, and I had a blast. My favorite spot was a bar called Maison Bourbon. I spent enough time there on consecutive nights that the bartender and I became friendly and the drummer would sit … [Read more…]
I think the whole ‘merry christmas’ movement (you know people who woke up one day and decided to be offended by the phrase ‘happy holidays’) is yet another diversion set up by the extreme right to keep us from focusing on what’s really going on (or what’s not going on). You know real issues, like … [Read more…]