Sunday, September 19, 2004
Columnist's Note: Since I've been complaining about able-bodied people lately and bitterly, I figured I'd write this in appreciation of the all those folks who contradict the theme. Wade Blank, ADAPT's co-founder (may he rest in peace) My mom My second cousin Caleb, who's 6 months old My... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 17, 2004
Ten Serious Things that Piss Me Off
Bigotry Abuse of animals Fair weather friends US military families on food stamps Small minded people with power An ever more corporate media Less interest in international development than unilateral war The fact that dissent has become a crime Rising prescription co-pays The debacle that is our... Sign in to see full entry.
Ten Petty Things that Piss Me Off
Jars or boxes being put back in the refrigerator or cupboard empty Running out of toilet paper at 3 AM Missing the bus, while still being close enough to see it drive away Bad hair days No comments on my blogs Broken laundry machines Overflowing toilets Lost luggage Anything being stuck in my teeth... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Some Things that Entice Me
Columnist's Note: This list was written in response to Pecanflower's blog asking about our greatest temptations. You can find the original blog here. Here, in no particular order, are a few things that seduce me into spending too much money, frittering away valuable hours, or making bad decisions... Sign in to see full entry.
My Advice to People Recovering from Protracted Illnesses
Columnist’s Note: Although I’m on the mend now, I’ve spent much of the past few months practically bed ridden and definitely house bound. I’ve learned a lot through the process and feel like my insights might help others, so here goes. § Go outside whenever possible, even just for a minute.... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Things I’m Grateful for Today
C olumnist’s Note: I’ve had a bad day, for more details read my journal blog, and now I have a sore throat, so I’ve decided I need to write a gratitude blog in order to stop feeling sorry for myself. The oulet that is Blogit My PCA Olivia, who spent all day with me when my other PCA no showed... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Shows that Make You Want to Check to Make Sure The Door is Locked
Any Law & Order series, especially SVU Open Court on Court TV American Justice Forensic Files The evening news on almost any day Columnist's Epilogue: Sut Jhally, a communications professor at UMass/Amherst, says that watching shows like this leads to "mean world syndrome", or the opinion that the... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, September 13, 2004
I Love To Wear
Anything sparkly Purple Radical, political t-shirts Cool, funky socks Short skirts Bright colors and bold patterns Dresses that don’t look like my mom picked them out Combat boots Denim Feather boas (although I don't own one as of yet ) Sign in to see full entry.
What I Did Today Instead
Wrote in my journal blog Had a five hour nap Did PCA paperwork Read a few blogs Ate Took meds Watched TV Sign in to see full entry.
What I Needed to Do Today
Read books in order to review them for the National Women's Studies Association Order new latex glove shipment Call about a grant I'm supposed to get Call the guy who's going to drive my Uganda boxes to Boston for shipping Excercise Go grocery shopping Sign in to see full entry.