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Thursday, December 2, 2010

at home for a moment

Three days to get everything done, everything fixed, appointments kept, laundries done and appropriately put away or packed... Yesterday, two appts at the doctors' offices and one to the computer store where I acquired my laptop last August, that went wonky over the past two weeks: I lugged it to Colorado just to watch it sit useless for a week. The wonkiness, it turned out, was a dead hard drive. I hear you say, ouch! and yes, ouch! Ouch also, that it could not be sorted before probably next... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Not exactly a stunning success...

There were a few folks who stopped and looked, fewer who stayed to chat... no one was in the market for photography coffee table books... Ah well... exposure is exposure of my exposures... After several fine clear days, it is snowing tonight in the Springs. Tomorrow, temps are supposed to reach 50s F. Welcome to Colorado! I'm hoping for a few hours at the Cheyenne Mt Zoo tomorrow. Tuesday morning I'm outta here, bound for the airport for a flight out ~2:30. Home for 3 days, then Saturday, back... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Mission accomplished...

My son and I are back at his house,after an enjoyable family dinner and visit. My mom, 88 last September, finally agreed a few months ago to move in with my sister. Actually, she's my stepmom and my sister is my stepsister, her own only child. For their first years as a family, it was just the two of them, and finally, the circle has come round and they are both very pleased with the new arrangement. So, I am likewise very happy that they both have what they need and want, and everyone is less... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

High yesterday in Colorado Springs was 44F. Low was -1F

Today, it is, at 9:30, 10F with the expected high, 28F; tomorrow the high is predicted to reach 53. As my son is prone to say when faced with such conditions: Welcome to Colorado! Soon we will be on the road north to Estes Park to celebrate Thanksgiving with my mom and sister. Such is our family dynamic that I have not sat down to such an occasion with them since I was in high school, and this will be a first for Charlie. There is potential for... the kind of family gathering that become... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Colorado is not warm, but it is sunny

and thus a more than welcome contrast to Washington State where it was snowing and blowing yesterday morning. Frustrating to discover, my laptop is all... wonky. One error, sorry must close message after another. Not even willing to fire up now. Virus? Another motherboard death? I can't say how much I regret bringing it along, adding several pounds pointlessley to my already-heavy luggage. There won't be time or funds to set it right before I get back from the next trip, the end of January. So... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

It surprises me...

When I see how long it's been since I've written here. Truth is, I have been in a slump. Feeling overwhelmed by futility of... so many things that comprise my life. Truth is, I have conflicting cravings, that have fought me to a stand-still. I daresay I will remain wedged in this place, in this unpretty pass, until I commit to one or the other direction and let go my inner death-grip on the other. The following might be the prologue of a soul-wrending novel, if the rest ever gets written. I... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

I sent an email to Souljacker1972 today.

We have not had a 'postcard from Kabul' since May. I know very well that he is not likely to have much personal time nor opportunity to share here, and that what a soldier there has is very likely going to be spent connecting with 'real life' friends and relatives. Just reminding you here, our friend is there, and your thoughts, prayers, golden clouds of good vibes, are not wasted, flowing in his direction. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

People leave.

There are people I consider friends, that I enjoy exchanging emails with, and play with in that online multi-player game I play, and chat on a regular or occasional basis. Certainly there are differences between this kind of relationship and one of face-to-face meetings, actual coffees and meals shared over the same table... Some advantages, some not so much. I am reminded of one advantage today, with an email from one of these friends saying, Goodbye-for-now. I will miss this friend, the fun... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

For Cheerygirl: Sydney. Australia

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Saturday, October 23, 2010

Tickets acquired... The Adventure is on!

It will be turkey on the barbe--Christmas in New Zealand! And about two months of being there: early December through most of January--Folks, when winter here begins to bite, I am heading out to summer! Charlie and his dad will be there, too, though they are each spending only a couple of weeks. Plane fares and free miles set the schedules somewhat, and the demands of work and school. Dec 4 I will fly from Seattle to Salt Lake City, hang out for 5 hours, then fly on to Los Angeles where I will... Sign in to see full entry.

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