Top Twelves of 2008


I’m a bit late for the 12 days of Christmas to start, but here are my top 12 lists of 2008 (because 10 are just not enough!) Top 12 Obsession Albums of 2008Twilight SoundtrackBlack Holes and Revelations by MusePerfect Symmetry by KeaneOnce SoundtrackViva la Vida by ColdplayRiot by ParamoreNarrow Stairs by Death Cab for CutieOn […]

Good ol’ Oregon Sunshine: frozen variety


Just dropping in for a moment to say hi from Tualatin, OR. Grandma doesn’t have wireless internet, and I feel bad hogging her computer. Today the Pacific Northwest was hit with a doozy of a winter storm. There’s currently about 5 inches on the ground here. Church was cancelled at the end of sacrament meeting […]

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What to pack?


Earlier this month, I posted about my intended gypsy lifestyle for the remainder of the month. I will be leaving Detroit today, and will not return until December 28/29, depending on flight loads. Above is a picture of (a new version of my) trusty silver suitcase. It has traveled with me for over 40,000 flight […]

Oh, Kay!


It makes such a difference when you work with great people, even if only a few. My first day of work, I was strolling by Kay’s desk. She was perusing Zappos, and I sauntered in her cubicle and we began discussing our shoe preferences. (She’s a Merrell lady, while I prefer Keens). Then later in […]

Dear Government,


Dear Government,All eyes are on the Detroit Automakers request for a multi-billion dollar bailout. I realize this is a huge request, with many long-term consequences either way. However, at this moment I’m requesting another type of bailout in the Detroit region. Help my struggling family for the next month. I just paid my bills- car […]

True Love


True love is being willing to wake up at 4:20 am to drive your husband to the airport in 16 degree windy weather with a smile on your face. And true love is having a hubby willing to come home on his “relaxing” weekend off to fix your computer when it crashes from the Facebook […]

Honest Mistakes


On Thursday night, I was Facebooking to my heart’s content, and got a message to from my visiting teacher to view a video of her cute kids. I clicked on the link. I’d been updating other media players that night, so when the pop-up for Flash player update came on, I clicked it without thinking. […]

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I need a new drug


Lately, my addiction and craving has been for all things pomegranate. I’ve loved the fruit for years, but really got hooked on it in California. I have been happy that so many companies are hopping on the Pom bandwagon, and introducing delicious pom products. I love the Crystal Light Immunity cherry pomegranate single-serving mix-ins. I […]

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