Posted in art, poetry, righteous on July 4, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Because it’s useful to remember just how much ass we can kick, and in how many different ways, when we choose to:
In my next life, I’ll be able to dance like that.
What I really, really love about this video is at 2:47, where she gives a little stomp, [...]
Posted in Idaho, home, local, righteous on January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been surprised to discover this winter that I’m a demon with a snowshovel. That’s right. I keep the sidewalks clear around here, and I do it with a certain innate talent. I’m not a superhero, like William Macy. But I’m good. I’m consistent. And I get the job done.
Until I look at the neighbors’ [...]
Posted in genius, righteous on January 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
33. KNOW how to withdraw. If it is a great lesson in life to know how to deny, it is still greater to know how to deny oneself as regards both affairs and persons. There are extraneous occupations that eat away precious time. To be occupied in what does not concern you is worse than doing nothing. [...]
Posted in crafts, disasters, genius, home, righteous, romance, travel on July 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
June is gone. While it was still here, this is what I was doing:
Took the kids on a breakfast picnic at Idler’s Rest.
Took Little Sunshine to the Emergency Department after she dislocated her left patella falling off that tree.
Finished my Minimalist cardigan (pictures later!)
Moved into an adorable little house in town, with the never-to-be-forgotten help [...]
Posted in food, games, genius, recipes, righteous on March 8, 2008 | 4 Comments »
One Sunday a month, Tuxedo Boy goes to Pokemon Club–a gathering of Pokemon-minded second graders at the home of a true saint, Adam’s Mom. As many as ten kids show up for this two hour event, which includes card swapping, Game Boy playing, movie viewing, and bonding. I bow down in awe to Adam’s Mom, a woman [...]
Posted in food, local, righteous on January 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’m so pleased to give a shout out to my good, good friends at RavenCroft Farm, now on the web for YOU. RavenCroft is my favorite organic farm, mostly because Debi and Dave are my favorite organic farmers, and they kindly sell me endless bags of spectacular mixed lettuces, sometimes with edible flowers and herbs, at [...]
Posted in nerdalicious, righteous, romance on October 11, 2007 | 2 Comments »
The Spotnicks – Johnny Guitar 1962
Swedes in space suits. Many guitars. The haunting sound of Scandinavian surfer music . . .
Chris Isaak, eat your heart out.
Posted in righteous on August 7, 2007 | 3 Comments »
It’s IBARW. Lots of really interesting people are blogging, and you can find them listed here. Go forth and read them.
You might also try one of these interesting little tests, and then give yourself 5 minutes to think about it. Just think about it, without arguing, denying, contesting the methodology, or coming up with a lot [...]
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